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.
This suburban home has a garden rather than any lawn in the backyard. Japanese maples and conifers are both the foundation, and the dazzling features that grace each garden vignette. We highlight the attributes and mature growth expectations of several varieties.
M.B Carter kept a journal with information about his post-Civil War orchard and vegetable garden. Under the guidance of Carter House advisers and the assistance of the Williamson County TN Master Gardener's Association (WCMGA), a representative heirloom orchard has been planted and is thriving.
