Greenhouse Operations

April Moore visits the greenhouse at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage to learn about their propagation efforts. In the fall, most of the propagation is from cuttings. Then in January they begin propagating from seed. The new plants are used both in the landscape beds onsite, and also for the annual plant sales.

Plants Featured in this Clip

Salvia coccinea (Scarlet sage)

Gardener Extras

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (blue porterweed) is the host plant of the Tropical buckeye and is a nectar source for many butterfly species.
Salvia elegans (pineapple sage) is a hummingbird favorite, blooming in late summer to early fall when food sources may be less abundant.
Pelargonium graveolens (rose geranium) has intensely fragrant leaves that can be used in drinks, desserts, or even in a bath.

Gardener Notes

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April Moore

April grew up roaming the hills of Tennessee and has always had a love of nature, especially flowering plants, shrubs and trees. Though the plants she grew up with are nearest and dearest to her heart, she also loves history, art and travel and has visited many gardens and parks in other parts of the world. Her favorite souvenir from those journeys has always been bringing back new ideas to try out in her own garden in Tennessee.