Recent Volunteer Gardener Clips

Community Table Garden, Memphis

July 26, 2018

We tour an urban lot that is being used to grow food for the hungry in the Tri-State area. This garden has an all-volunteer work force dedicated to growing nutrient-dense produce.

Restoration Rose

July 19, 2018

We are treated to a long stroll through a rose lover's backyard full of older hybrids and some 'found' rose varieties. There are climbers, ramblers and shrubs; all 100% organically grown.

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Tortilla and Squash Soup

July 19, 2018

Butternut squash is the featured fresh vegetable in this satisfying and tasty soup.

Arboretum and Prayer Garden at Davidson Academy

July 12, 2018

From concept to realization, we tour the Level One Arboretum and garden at Davidson Academy in Nashville, TN. This public garden space has 5 years growth. It's been certified as a wildlife habitat by the Tennessee Wildlife Foundation.

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Botanical Garden, Austin Peay State University

July 05, 2018

This 3,000 square foot garden was established in 2010 by Dr. Wayne Estes and boasts more than 300 native plants. The garden is used for education and research, and is open to the public.

Emerald Ash Borer in Tennessee

July 05, 2018

In Tennessee, 271 million ash trees could potentially become infested with the emerald ash borer. Prevention against this pest is the key. Dean Glascock of Arbor Art Tree Care shares information about tree evaluation and treatment options.

Water Feature Upkeep

July 05, 2018

Whether it is a pond, or a pondless water feature, Derek Johnson of JVI Secret Gardens shares realistic expectations of the maintenance involved to keep a selection of features running smoothly.

Aggregating and Distributing Local: Nashville Grown

June 28, 2018

We visit with Nashville Grown where the enthusiasm for their mission is infectious. This thriving non-profit is a food hub aggregating and distributing local food and farm products to the wholesale market.

Iris Garden of the Middle Tennessee Iris Society

June 28, 2018

Iris from across the years are displayed in tidy stone-edged raised beds on the campus of Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville. Two of the beds are devoted solely to Dykes medal winners. The majority of the iris are tall bearded.

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Beyond Knockouts.

June 21, 2018

Marty DeHart visits with a nurseryman to discuss the attributes and reliability of the Oso Easy series and the Drift series of shrub roses that are available in a growing number of bloom colors.

Growing Fruit Organically

June 21, 2018

Pears, paw paws, elderberries and hardy kiwi are some of the edibles being grown in this home orchard where the gardener does not do the typical spraying to fight common diseases and pests that plague fruit trees.

Robyn Brown Perennial Garden tour

May 24, 2018

Troy Marden lists the key points of good garden design on a tour of a friend's landscape that has both shade and sun. Amending the soil, planning pathways, selecting hardscape materials, choosing good performing plants, and planting them in the right spot; it all adds up to beautiful garden beds.