Recent Volunteer Gardener Clips

Latin American Garden-Medicinal Plants

March 26, 2020

We visit the Ethnobotanical Garden on the Vanderbilt University campus and focus on those plants native to Latin America that have medicinal properties.

Harmony + Color in the Landscape

March 19, 2020

Annette Shrader is in the tri-cities region of Tennessee to tour the garden of Jeff Calton, a true plants man. They share some good plant recommendations, growing tips, and design ideas.

Leak Detection Protocol

March 19, 2020

A leaky home pond can be a head scratcher. Tammy Algood learns the leak detection protocol from an expert.

Philodendron Pink Princess

March 19, 2020

One of the most popular plants on Instagram is Pink Princess, and for good reason.

Dahlias: Culture and Care

October 03, 2019

Enjoy a walk in the flower fields of Green Door Gourmet in Nashville and learn about the culture and care of dahlias in Climate Zone 7A.

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Garden to inspire and educate

October 03, 2019

We tour a vegetable garden on the land trust for Tennessee's historic 64-acre farm, Glen Leven. It is meant to inspire and teach young people about how food grows, and includes a lesson on compost and the importance of bees.

Hand made sparkling strawberry wine

October 03, 2019

Beans Creek Winery in Manchester, TN produces their Valley Home Sparkling Strawberry using the traditional bottle fermentation process known as 'methode champenoise'. Fresh strawberries are used, no grapes.

Dual Benefit Plants

September 19, 2019

Here's a showcase of plants that will serve a dual role in the garden. Tammy Algood spotlights hybrids that have earned raves from consumers.

Mid-South Roses

September 19, 2019

Marty DeHart was honored to have spent time in the greenhouse with beloved rose hybridizer Whit Wells. We take a look at several of his introductions.

Nashville Tree Conservation Corp

September 12, 2019

We introduce you to some energized advocates who are working with local government to protect mature trees when possible in a city that is experiencing rapid growth.

No Lawn, Just Garden

September 12, 2019

Jeff Poppen is delighted to walk through the herbs, perennials, vegetables and wildflowers of this urban yard in the heart of Nashville. This garden starts at the 'herb curb' and continues all the way past the backyard to the 'sky bed' that's positioned above the trash cans in the alley.

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Backyard Renovation: Blending old and new

September 05, 2019

Matt Kerske walks us through a backyard renovation project that seeks to maximize the homeowner's enjoyment of all the available space. Water runoff management, hardscape choices and plant selections are all part of the master plan.