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Unique Trees

Trees are important to the urban landscape, and the Nashville Tree Foundation celebrates trees with its annual Big Old Tree Contest. This year there are 2 new categories for nominations: unique trees and story trees. We take a look at four healthy and vibrant trees, but are quite unique and awesome.

Gloxinia

Gloxinia are magnificent flowering plants in the same plant family as African violets but with bigger blooms and leaves. Troy Marden shows off his collection he grew from seed 4 months prior indoors under LED grow lights. Learn growing tips and maintenance pointers.

Winter Blooms for Indoor Spaces

Troy Marden shares his experience and some growing tips for plants that offer blooms during the winter months. Holiday cactus, poinsettias, and spring bulbs - including paperwhites, are highlighted.

Oaks Collection

Host Annette Shrader is in awe of the beauty found in a collection of desirable varieties of oak trees on a visit to the home landscape of a couple who are passionate about plants.

Native Trees with Fall Brilliance

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, near Nashville Tennessee, is certified a Level III arboretum. Host April Moore tours the grounds to spotlight some grand specimens with beautiful autumn color. The arboretum boasts nearly 100 trees, including 6 nearly 200 year old cedar trees, 19 species of oak trees, and 5 species of hickory trees.

Butterfly Garden, Tennessee Aquarium

There's so many species of butterflies to see in the tropical lush setting of the Butterfly Garden at the Tennessee Aquarium. We'll learn what attributes of a plant make it attractive to butterflies.

Houseplants

Houseplants are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, especially among young people. Not only do they add to the decor of an indoor space, but greenery contributes to a positive environment. Troy Marden showcases a collection of pretty aroids.

Fall Greens

In autumn, the display garden beds at the entrance to Andrew Jackson's Hermitage are planted in heirloom varieties of greens. These tasty greens are plants that you can cut continually until first frost, and beyond.

Herbs beyond the typical

Growing herbs can be fun, rewarding, and a taste sensation. Tammy Algood discusses herbs that are easy to grow, and worthy of a spot in the garden.

The allure of daylilies

Since the early 1930s, hybridizers have made great improvements in daylilies. From the color range, to the patterns, to the form, there's a lot to love. Annette Shrader visits Bluebird Springs Farm where the daylilies are blooming, and taking center stage.

Cost of a nursery plant

What determines the price of a potted perennial, or a mature field-grown tree? Troy Marden visits with Matt Dawson, the owner of Samara Farms wholesale plant nursery, to gain insight into what costs are incurred from acquisition to consumer. It goes beyond the nursery pot, media, fertilizer, and infrastucture.

Daffodils: Undemanding and Reliable

Daffodils are some of the easiest flowers to grow, and they multiply readily. They come in different forms and colors. Some even change color as they mature. April Moore shares several of her favorites.