Recent Volunteer Gardener Clips

Growing sweet cherries

April 02, 2020

Tammy Algood tours the very productive cherry orchard at Forgie's Fruit Farm. While there are challenges to growing cherries in the South, choosing the right varieties that are proven to perform well is the key. Growing tips and ways to keep the crop protected from birds is also discussed.

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Pollination services

April 02, 2020

It is estimated that bees are responsible for one third of the world's food production. We introduce you to a man who takes his bees on the road for the majority of the year as a service to growers/farmers of a variety of crops across the U.S.

Beardless Iris

March 26, 2020

On this visit to Iris City Gardens in Primm Springs Tennessee, we look at several varieties of beardless iris that can grow in water and also in garden beds.

Conversation Starters and Pretty Plants

March 26, 2020

Annette Shrader tours a home garden in Memphis that reflects the diverse passions of its keepers.

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.