Recent Volunteer Gardener Clips

Fall vegetable garden pointers

September 15, 2022

Fall vegetable gardens require planning, especially if those plants are to be grown from seed. Calculating the days to maturity allows one to start seeds at the proper time. Host Annette Shrader visits an experienced grower to see how the cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and peas are performing mid-autumn.

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Gardening makes me happy

September 08, 2022

We visit a gardener who took the blank slate that was her home's backyard and turned it into a lovely garden space she can't wait to go check out each morning. Tammy Algood walks the paths of this energetic gardener who loves her ornamental plants, the vegetable beds, and her water feature.

Rose Care for hybrid tea

September 08, 2022

Marty DeHart explains how to plant, prune and care for hybrid tea and grandiflora roses. She shares her preferred fertilizer and application information. Marty also discusses the diseases and pests that these roses are susceptible to and how to manage it effectively.

Pretty garden with a personal touch

September 01, 2022

There are so many wonderful themed garden spaces to see in the landscape of a couple of ambitious, creative and passionate homeowners. There's an Asian garden, a Railroad garden, and a couple of vintage areas featuring antique gas pumps, a beloved old truck, and Ronald McDonald pieces from yesteryear.

Community strengthened by a garden

September 01, 2022

We visit the McGruder Community Garden in North Nashville where neighbors grow healthy food, and enjoy learning together. We hear about how the history of this productive space, and how it works now to meet the needs of the community.

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Dividing Hardy Perennials

September 01, 2022

Autumn is a good time to divide hostas, daylilies and peonies. Troy Marden demonstrates how to divide, and how to pot them up in his own soil mix recipe.

Natives in Plain Sight

August 04, 2022

We visit a gardener who cherishes native plants even though a lot of lawn services refer to them as weeds. Her yard is a certified wildlife habitat, and she provides as best she can on her urban lot.

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Landscape that’s not cookie cutter

August 04, 2022

We tour the garden beds of a couple who enjoy growing. They have created interest in the landscape with rounded beds. They also take advantage of the sunny areas of the yard to plant flowers and vegetables.

Glorious garden on a suburban lot

July 28, 2022

Everything's coming up roses in this home garden in Hendersonville, Tennessee. It's a beautiful day in May, and this garden is flush with blooms on more than 150 rose plants. We learn about some of the grower's top performers including climbers, shrub roses and miniatures.

Ornamental Grasses, Crowder Fields

July 28, 2022

Sheri Gramer tours Crowder Fields where they specialize in field-grown ornamental grasses. We take a closer look at several varieties from tall and substantial down to compact and graceful.

Friendships Garden

July 21, 2022

Over time, a person's garden becomes a sentimental space. That certainly holds true for host Annette Shrader's garden. It is brimming with plants that symbolize friendships. Co-host Tammy Algood leads us on a stroll through well-established beds, plus a spot that is getting re-imagined.

Green Manure: Plants and Benefits

July 21, 2022

Biodynamic farmer Jeff Poppen walks us through one of his large production fields in early spring that's covered in green manure crops. He shares information about the plants used, and how each one benefits the soil health.