Recent Volunteer Gardener Clips

Pocket prairie

March 24, 2022

A pocket prairie is a small handcrafted parcel that is dominated by grasses and forbs. Troy Marden visits Mike Berkley of Growild Inc to learn the various plants that are recommended, their growth requirements, and the maintenance recommended.

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Nature’s Way to Garden

March 24, 2022

Sheri Gramer strolls through the mountain top garden of an experienced grower. Rich color is seen in the selection of trees, there is year-round interest in the ornamental beds, and sustainable gardening methods are evident in the vegetable garden.

Clean Genes Farm

September 30, 2021

Clean Genes Farm specializes in growing salad greens 365 days a year. And here on this family farm, efficiency is a must. Annette Shrader sees that first-hand in the seeding, the transplanting, and weed control.

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No Till Agriculture

September 30, 2021

Tammy Algood explores the benefits of no till agriculture for both the farmer and the land. Hutchinson Farms has been at the forefront of this environmentally responsible production technique for three generations.

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Beekeeper + Flower Farmer

September 23, 2021

Sheri Gramer introduces us to the son of a grower who also feels compelled to grow. He decided to do annuals in a big way. They are beautiful to look at, and support the 25 beehives he maintains. Zinnias, cosmos and sunflowers thrive in this home garden on a grand scale.

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Blessings of a Community Garden

September 23, 2021

Julie Berbiglia tours a new community garden on the grounds of St. John AME Church in Nashville TN. The church was working toward creating a commercial kitchen, but circumstances changed. In 2020, a tornado took out the church building, and then 2 weeks later the COVID protocols were established. Partnerships were formed, the plan pivoted in scope, and now the community has an inspiring and bountiful garden. All those in the neighborhood are invited to participate in its plantings and harvest.

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Accenting Mother Nature’s Gifts

September 23, 2021

The prevalence of natural stone in this backyard could be daunting to a garden designer. However, this gardener has embraced the stone and accented its borders and even planted the crevices and craters.

Southall Orchard

September 23, 2021

More than 1500 apple trees representing 35 different cultivars grace this hillside at Southall Orchard in Franklin TN. Some are bred over generations for a unique flavor profile, some for ciders, for firmness or longevity. All of the trees are pruned in espalier form.

American Heritage Trees

September 16, 2021

Troy Marden tours a specialty nonprofit nursery which is dedicated to preserving and growing trees with historic lineage. It is located on a Century Farm in Lebanon TN that has been in the same family for more than 200 years.

A Landscape with Visual Impact

September 16, 2021

Annette Shrader is impressed by both the design abilities and the plant knowledge of this gardener in Summertown. The home landscape includes some spectacular specimens at front of the home, and a large border garden in the backyard.

Blooming Joy Flower Co.

September 16, 2021

Being on a flower farm is rejuvenating for the soul. Sheri Gramer is enjoying her visit to Blooming Joy Flower Co in Christiana TN where the blooms come in a wide array of colors, forms and size.

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Pollinators welcome in this garden

September 02, 2021

Troy Marden, knowing how gardens evolve, checks back in at a home garden in Nashville. Updates include the instillation of a lot of lilies, bog gardens, and milkweeds to support pollinators.