Where does a gardener's passion for plants come from? Well, for this flower farmer in Clarksville Tennessee, it came from her grandmother. Dahlias, zinnias, marigolds and amaranth are just some of the pretty flowers she has available for purchase at her flower stand at the end of her driveway. She plants and harvests throughout each growing season.
A cottage garden is designed with an informal, overflowing and romantic style. And that is certainly on display in this well-established residential garden in Jackson, TN. Annette Shrader learns about the top performers in this very diverse plant palette that includes magnificent trees, top-performing perennials, showstopper shrubs, and colorful blooms.
Bees and butterflies are drawn to this flower-filled front yard, located in a busy urban neighborhood. Anchored by trees and shrubs, this garden is a rainbow of colorful blooms. The outdoor spaces are filled with beautiful garden vignettes, border beds, impressive trees, showy shrubs, and lots of potted perennials.
Cacti and succulents are captivating and resilient plants, as they come in so many different sizes, shapes and colors. It’s no wonder why they’ve surged in popularity. Phillipe Chadwick brings us a showcase of cool specimens. from the small flowering kind, to some that weigh a hundred pounds. We’ll get insight into the necessary soil media and lighting to make these plants thrive.
There’s a wonderful oasis of flowers, fragrance and flavors in this garden designed and maintained by the herb society of Nashville. Located within Centennial Park, this public garden was refreshed from the soil up, with a new design that includes several varieties of favorite herbs like basil, rosemary and thyme, plus purposeful plants boasting blooms of purples, pinks and a pretty blue.
Annette Shrader visits with an accomplished gardener who loves color. She has a talent for selecting plants with gorgeous hues and stellar growth habit, and displays those in containers throughout her outdoor spaces. The long front porch features eye-catching window boxes with a trio of plants. Vignettes are created in spots with using a dozen or more containers in combination. Her design skills are evident in the plant placements and combinations. There are showstopper spots throughout the outdoor spaces.
Nepenthes, or tropical pitcher plants, are carnivorous plants that have a prey-trapping mechanism featuring a deep cavity filled with digestive liquid. Surprisingly, they are pretty easy to grow. We're at Red Leaf Exotics Nepenthes Nursery in Morrison Tennessee to learn about both species and hybrid specimens. Care and growing tips are also discussed.
Ever hear the term 'geophyte'? It's a perennial plant with an underground food storage organ. Geophytes include bulbs, tubers, corms and/or rhizomes. Come along as we tour the Geophyte Border at J.C. Raulston Arboretum in springtime when the tulips and iris are in their full splendor.
