Recent Volunteer Gardener Clips
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Tools of the Trade
October 08, 2026
Being both a gardener and a farmer, Jeff Poppen has a wealth of tools to work the land. He showcases a wide range of hand held manual tools, as he explains how to use them efficiently and effectively. He also compares the function of those tools with their counterparts - heavy duty tractor implements.
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Perennials to Divide in the Fall
October 01, 2026
Dividing perennials is an effective way to revitalize overcrowded plants, encourage more blooming, and get new plants to keep or give away. Fall is the time to divide a lot of those spring and summer blooming perennials. Annette Shrader invites us to her garden where she has a wide variety of these reliable perennials and shows us how to divide them for the best chance of success once they are re-planted.
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Winter Sowing Made Easy
September 24, 2026
Winter sowing of cold-hardy perennial or native seeds is a great way to let nature do the work, and save money. Julie Berbiglia is with an experienced grower who shares a space-saving method to germinate seeds outdoors over winter. Along with the seeds, this method requires gallon-size freezer bags, potting soil, and clothespins.
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Flower Farmer
September 17, 2026
Where does a gardener's passion for plants come from? Well, for this flower farmer in Clarksville Tennessee, it came from her grandmother. Dahlias, zinnias, marigolds and amaranth are just some of the pretty flowers she has available for purchase at her flower stand at the end of her driveway. She plants and harvests throughout each growing season.
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Rock Crevice Gardens
September 10, 2026
Rock crevice gardens are architecturally striking, and the growing environment allows for a more varied plant palette than a typical garden bed. Phillipe Chadwick gets inspiration from the garden designer / plantsman who created these long stacked stone walls featuring a crevice garden, and circular rock beds that add an even greater interest to a beautiful mixed garden bed with 4 seasons of interest.
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Charming Cottage Garden: An Array of Pretty Plants
September 03, 2026
A cottage garden is designed with an informal, overflowing and romantic style. And that is certainly on display in this well-established residential garden in Jackson, TN. Annette Shrader learns about the top performers in this very diverse plant palette that includes magnificent trees, top-performing perennials, showstopper shrubs, and colorful blooms.
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Home Grown Garlic
September 03, 2026
"Growing your own garlic is worth it" says Jeremy Tolley, host and farmer. It yields bulbs with a stronger, juicier and more pungent flavor than store-bought varieties. And you can enjoy the bonus of edible mild garlic scapes before the bulbs are ready to harvest.
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Continuous Color in the Garden
August 27, 2026
Bees and butterflies are drawn to this flower-filled front yard, located in a busy urban neighborhood. Anchored by trees and shrubs, this garden is a rainbow of colorful blooms. The outdoor spaces are filled with beautiful garden vignettes, border beds, impressive trees, showy shrubs, and lots of potted perennials.
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Hydroponic Vertical Growing
August 27, 2026
Farm to Yards is Nashville's first commercial-scale hydroponic vertical farm. Housed in a shipping container, the computer-controlled environment of LED lights and watering system makes this lettuce production ninety percent more efficient than traditional farming.
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Counter-balancing weather conditions
August 20, 2026
Because weather conditions can get extreme, farmers employ practical methods to buffer those extremes so damage done to the crops is minimized. Using various mulches such as hay, leaves, and wood chips is helpful. Hilling the soil around plant rows is also beneficial to retain moisture. The change in climate can also provide opportunities to grow things successfully that weren't possible before.
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Cool Cactus
August 20, 2026
Cacti and succulents are captivating and resilient plants, as they come in so many different sizes, shapes and colors. It’s no wonder why they’ve surged in popularity. Phillipe Chadwick brings us a showcase of cool specimens. from the small flowering kind, to some that weigh a hundred pounds. We’ll get insight into the necessary soil media and lighting to make these plants thrive.