Recent Volunteer Gardener Clips

Drink Whisperer Part 2

May 17, 2018

We learn how to create a fresh jalapeno margarita and a strawberry aperol spritz from the #DrinkWhisperer himself.

Tree Grafting Made Simple

May 17, 2018

A tutorial on the whip and tongue method of tree grafting is provided by David Hughes of Rock Bridge Trees.

Viburnum

May 17, 2018

A showy and aromatic plant choice for sure is the viburnum. White clusters of flowers light up these shrubs in early to mid spring, and a lot of varieties have brilliant berries in the fall. Annette Shrader showcases some of the most popular varieties.

Architectural Landscape

May 10, 2018

West Meade mansion in Nashville Tennessee, built in 1886, is a stately residence for sure. We stroll the grounds to enjoy the refurbished landscape and learn how the landscape architect took design cues from exterior of the house.

Macrophylla-pruning for showiness

May 10, 2018

On a visit to a garden where the hydrangeas were the spotlight of the garden, we learned how the homeowner tends to the pruning to keep a dramatic show going for the long blooming season.

Okra

May 10, 2018

Jeff Poppen, the barefoot farmer, enjoys growing okra because it produces so well in the heat and humidity of the South. Jeff gives advice as to the soil temperature for optimum planting, and techniques to get the seeds primed before putting in the soil.

Plant Problems – Part 2

May 10, 2018

Marty DeHart has examples of some common plant problems along with recommendations for overcoming the issues.

Daffodil Dvisions

May 03, 2018

Author, daffodil hybridizer and long-time bulb merchant Brent Heath walks us through the Royal Horticulture Society's daffodil classifications with examples of some eye-catching flowers.

Hackberries: Problems / Prevention

May 03, 2018

While the hackberry can be a grand and long-lived tree, it does have some annoyances for homeowners. We learn about preventing a common annoyance-- wooly aphid infestation of the tree that causes the production of black soot.

Plant problems – Part 1

May 03, 2018

Marty DeHart profiles some common plant problems she has seen in typical Tennessee gardens. Powdery mildew is discussed. Also, a virus hitting impatiens, and a disease that eventually takes all Leyland Cypress.

Building Rich Soil

April 26, 2018

Annette Shrader visits with a life-long gardener who shares organic methods for building soil full of nutrients and microbes. Trench composting, hugelkultur, vermiculture and permaculture are discussed.

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Springtime Beauty with Native Plants

April 26, 2018

We visit a mature hilltop garden filled with native plants at peak springtime perfection. Troy Marden highlights the perennials, shrubs and trees that bring color and fragrance to this garden, and they're dependable too.