Recent Volunteer Gardener Clips

New Hope Christian Academy Urban Farm

September 05, 2019

This farm is a vital part of the campus of New Hope Christian Academy which serves children kindergarten through 6th grade located in a busy area of Memphis. The garden allows students the ability to enjoy nature, the chance to learn how to grow and nurture, and the opportunity to taste a variety of fresh-picked produce. The cafeteria manager sponsors a Try It Tuesday that features a fruit, greens or a vegetable from the garden.

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Green Roof: Music City Center

August 29, 2019

Nashville TN has the largest green roof in the Southeast U.S. It's atop the Music City Center and features 4 acres of sedum plants, plus beehives. Troy Marden takes us 100 feet up for a tour.

Greener Roots Farm: Controlled Environment Agriculture

August 29, 2019

There are thousands of heads of beautiful lettuce thriving in this controlled environment greenhouse, even on a 100 degree day. Phillipe Chadwick learns about the many facets to this hydroponic greenhouse operation.

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Curb Appeal

August 15, 2019

This front yard landscape pays homage to the 100-year old glorious Gingko tree. A lush green lawn, pyramidal boxwoods, Autumn fern, niches for annuals and a big front porch work in harmony to say 'Welcome Home'.

Great Begonias

August 15, 2019

We take a look to marvel at what the plant breeders have been doing for the wonderful world of begonias.

Home Blueberry Production

August 15, 2019

A mature rabbiteye blueberry bush should produce more than ten pounds of blueberries annually. Jeff Poppen visits with a family that has a substantial blueberry patch as part of their home garden.

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Monstera

August 15, 2019

Troy Marden spotlights a very popular houseplant, monstera. We learn the plant's culture and look at several varieties.

Basil and Bergamot Flower Farm: Beyond Organic

August 08, 2019

You can't get a bouquet with a longer shelf life than one from a local flower farmer. Phillipe Chadwick visits Basil and Bergamot, one such farm in Nashville that uses biodynamic methods to grow their flowers.

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Home Landscape featuring Japanese maples and conifers

August 08, 2019

This suburban home has a garden rather than any lawn in the backyard. Japanese maples and conifers are both the foundation, and the dazzling features that grace each garden vignette. We highlight the attributes and mature growth expectations of several varieties.

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Cotton Production

August 01, 2019

New pickers can accomplish multiple tasks in a single pass. Tammy Algood discovers how technology has made improvements in cotton production

Heirloom Orchard at Carter House

August 01, 2019

M.B Carter kept a journal with information about his post-Civil War orchard and vegetable garden. Under the guidance of Carter House advisers and the assistance of the Williamson County TN Master Gardener's Association (WCMGA), a representative heirloom orchard has been planted and is thriving.

Native Azaleas

August 01, 2019

Troy Marden talks about the culture and the wide variety of bloom colors of native azaleas.