Recent Volunteer Gardener Clips

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.

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.