We visit an organic farm in Nashville to learn the media and the methods they have selected for their seed starting operation.
Tammy Algood makes selections from this season's inventory at Digger O'Dell Nursery and gets good planting advice from these nurserymen. They have a lot of knowledge and want customers to have success with their plant purchases.
The emerald ash-borer is a significant threat to our urban, suburban and rural forests as it kills ash trees at an alarming rate. Now documented in 30 states, learn what you need to do to protect your home and property.
We can derive inspiration for both garden design and plant selection from this two-year old demonstration bed at Bennett Nurseries in Huntsville, Alabama.
Soil pH is a measure of the acidity and alkalinity in soils. The optimal pH range for most plants is between 5.5 and 7.0 so the roots can take in the soil nutrients. We discuss the importance of getting a soil test for optimum growing success.
Jeff Poppen explains the challenges to growing squash, tomatoes and cucumbers and shares his approach to combat those pests and diseases.
Imagine that you are faced with a decision. Change the entire plant palette in the dozen backyard garden beds you love, or quit gardening altogether. Meet the tenacious gardener who traded out roses and hostas for only deer-resistent ornamentals in what is now a cutting garden.
Sheri Gramer learns about the art of bonsai from a student of the art. We tour his collection that includes quite a wide variety of specimens.
At Long Hungry Creek Farm, Jeff Poppen has the farming experience to know that sometimes the best approach is to sit back and let Mother Nature do her thing.
Patricia Lanza, author of "Lasagna Gardening: A New Layering System for Bountiful Gardens", demonstrates how to create a fertile garden bed in 45 minutes.
A step-by-step guide for using a textured leaf as a mold to create a concrete casting.
Did you know you can grow tasty mushrooms in a bale of wheat straw? We'll learn step-by-step how easy it is to grow these edibles.
