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Gardening for Good

Homeowner Responsibilities toward Healthy Waterways

Julie Berbiglia talks with Ryan Jackwood, Director of Watershed Science & Restoration about what the positive impact that a mindful homeowner can have on our waterways. From lawn care choices, garden fertilizers and even washing your car - all can be done in a way that is more environmentally friendly.

Cul2Vate

Julie Berbiglia visits the Cul2Vate farm in Nashville TN. This non-profit seeks to feed the hungry by growing food and growing people. First, Cul2vate grows and delivers fresh, nutritional local produce to those in need. Second, Cul2vate offers assistance to those in need of a second chance through job readiness, life skills, and business training with the goal of helping individuals find full-time employment.

Drake’s Cove Community Trail

There was a sizeable parcel of land in a subdivision that was deemed undevelopable as it was on a 100 year flood plane, plus it had a sink hole at its center. While the developer talked of putting in a walking trail around the perimeter of this parcel for resident's use, it never happened. So, the homeowner's association decided to move forward and survey the land. They called on neighbors and community volunteers to clear a wide trail, make trail borders with logs and rock, plant native perennials / trees /shrubs, and create purposed garden areas. Now it is a treasured spot for outdoor fun and exercise.

Mansker’s Station Community Garden

Sumner County Master Gardeners maintain several garden areas at historic Mansker's Station in Goodlettsville TN. These include a vegetable and herb garden, a pollinator waystation, and a wildflower area. Jeff Poppen explores the garden beds to see what's growing, and to learn about the educational opportunities for school age children as well as community members.

Harvesting/Preserving Herbs

Clipping, drying and preserving herbs is the topic at No. 9 Farms in Ashland City, TN. Lemon balm, basil and dill are discussed specifically.

Durable plants at the Nashville zoo

The plants at the Nashville Zoo must endure getting trampled at times by guests. Many of the beds are also surrounded by concrete. Julie Berbiglia seeks out their plant pallette that has proven to be durable.

Permaculture Action Day-Nashville

GROW Enrichment held a permaculture action day in which volunteers worked together to enhance and beautify the land. The list of projects included forest reclamation, incorporating edibles into a children's play space, and sheet mulching an established orchard.

Compost Nashville

Phillipe Chadwick spotlights the good work of Compost Nashville. It's a win for the community, for the environment, and for local gardens and growers. Their motto is Grow Food, Not Landfills.

Chicken Chat

We visit with an experienced urban hen keeper in Nashville, TN to glean great tips and know-how. @judyschickens gives us the scoop on the coop, realistic expectations, and unexpected things that are going to happen. Judy is also an extensive gardener, so she talks about how backyard chickens and backyard garden beds can co-exist.

Pollinator and People Friendly Garden

Julie Berbiglia tours the garden spaces of a husband and wife team who appreciate the beauty of plants, and the importance of pollinators.

Pollination services

It is estimated that bees are responsible for one third of the world's food production. We introduce you to a man who takes his bees on the road for the majority of the year as a service to growers/farmers of a variety of crops across the U.S.

Garden to inspire and educate

We tour a vegetable garden on the land trust for Tennessee's historic 64-acre farm, Glen Leven. It is meant to inspire and teach young people about how food grows, and includes a lesson on compost and the importance of bees.