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Plants

Plant this Instead

Plant breeders are continuously introducing new hybrids that are improvements on popular perennials and annuals. Troy Marden has a showcase of some of his favorites on the market now.

Hemp Harvest and Processing

Many Tennessee farmers say hemp production isn't living up to the hype. Pests, diseases, the space needed for conventional drying, and finding a buyer are some of the challenges. Sheri Gramer visits Allenbrooke Farms in Maury County TN to find out about the first year of hemp production.

Butterfly Waystation

Jeff Poppen explores the Certified Monarch Butterfly Waystation at Mansker's Station in Goodlettsville, TN. The plant palette includes quite a variety of annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs that provide habitat and food in support of butterflies and other pollinators.

Growing sweet cherries

Tammy Algood tours the very productive cherry orchard at Forgie's Fruit Farm. While there are challenges to growing cherries in the South, choosing the right varieties that are proven to perform well is the key. Growing tips and ways to keep the crop protected from birds is also discussed.

Beardless Iris

On this visit to Iris City Gardens in Primm Springs Tennessee, we look at several varieties of beardless iris that can grow in water and also in garden beds.

Latin American Garden-Medicinal Plants

We visit the Ethnobotanical Garden on the Vanderbilt University campus and focus on those plants native to Latin America that have medicinal properties.

Philodendron Pink Princess

One of the most popular plants on Instagram is Pink Princess, and for good reason.

Dahlias: Culture and Care

Enjoy a walk in the flower fields of Green Door Gourmet in Nashville and learn about the culture and care of dahlias in Climate Zone 7A.

Dual Benefit Plants

Here's a showcase of plants that will serve a dual role in the garden. Tammy Algood spotlights hybrids that have earned raves from consumers.

Mid-South Roses

Marty DeHart was honored to have spent time in the greenhouse with beloved rose hybridizer Whit Wells. We take a look at several of his introductions.

Great Begonias

We take a look to marvel at what the plant breeders have been doing for the wonderful world of begonias.

Home Blueberry Production

A mature rabbiteye blueberry bush should produce more than ten pounds of blueberries annually. Jeff Poppen visits with a family that has a substantial blueberry patch as part of their home garden.