Episode 2554

Volunteer Gardener

March 23, 2017

Season 25 | Episode 54

On Nashville Public Television's Volunteer Gardener, we sneak a peek at how designer Troy Marden plans and plots for a cohesive perennial border bed. Jeff Poppen shares his experiences of overcoming common problems that come with growing tomatoes, squash, and cucumbers. We'll see the common and uncommon in a spectacular herb garden.

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Common Problems with squash

Common Problems with squash, tomatoes, cucumbers

Jeff Poppen explains the challenges to growing squash, tomatoes and cucumbers and shares his approach to combat those pests and diseases.

Herb Society of Nashville Display Garden on NPT's Volunteer Gardener

Herb Society of Nashville Display Garden

The display garden of the Nashville Herb Society is a well-designed, plant-filled feast for the senses. Located behind the Fine Arts Center in Centennial Park in mid-town Nashville, admission is free and open to the public.

Perennial Border Design on NPT's Volunteer Gardener

Perennial Border Design

We sneak a peek at how designer Troy Marden plans and plots for a cohesive perennial border bed.