Recent Volunteer Gardener Clips

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.

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.