Recent Volunteer Gardener Clips

Microgreens: A Basement Farm

February 08, 2018

Julie Berbiglia introduces us to what’s known as vegetable confetti or microgreens. These nutrition-packed tiny plants take only 2-4 weeks from germination to harvest. We see how a gardener with an entreprenurial spirit has set up a microgreen production farm in his basement.

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Mulch Benefits in the Organic Vegetable Garden

February 08, 2018

Weed suppression and moisture retention are two benefits of mulch in the vegetable garden. Jeff Poppen shares his insights about what type of mulch he uses, and how much.

A Garden with Delightful Detail

October 12, 2017

Troy Marden strolls through a charming backyard landscape that tips the hat to jolly ole England. The attention to detail makes this garden magical.

October Beans

October 12, 2017

Jeff Poppen discusses how rainfall in the spring decided when he would plant Taylor's Dwarf Horticulture bean. Putting seeds in the ground at the end of July proved wise. Jeff demonstrates best practices in growing fall beans organically.

Warm Winters, More Bugs

October 12, 2017

Warm Winters, More Bugs – Along with the enjoyment we gardeners got from the unusual amount of warm days last winter in the mid-South, there’s a downside. We’ve got more bugs. What can we do organically to combat the problem of so many harmful insects?

An Eye for Outdoor Design

October 05, 2017

We tour a home garden featuring an historical daylily display garden, beautiful perennial borders, and learn a thing or two about using garden art to accentuate and add interest.

Garden Fresh Sippers

October 05, 2017

We visit with a creative bartender who uses fresh fruit, herbs and vegetables to heighten the flavor of both traditional and original creations. This segment features Peach Mint Julep and Neon Nights.

Border Beds for Sun and Shade

September 14, 2017

We stroll through 3 very different border beds of Graymar Farm, each one with its own personality and unique plant palette.

Establishing a Moss Lawn

September 14, 2017

A home gardener finally gave up on growing grass in a large shady spot in the backyard and said yes to the moss that was there and doing well. He added several variety of mosses and now has moss established in a large section.

Hoop House Production

September 14, 2017

Hootin' Hollow is an organic farm that produces year round thanks to the early starts and the lingering late season crops that a hoop house provides.

Pollinator Hotel

September 14, 2017

What's a pollinator hotel? A habitat for beneficial garden insects. In this example assembled by the Davidson County TN Master Gardener Association, it is comprised of various items that mimic the preferred habitat found in nature for a wide variety of insects. It is recommended that a pollinator friendly structure should be located within 100 feet of the main garden beds for optimum benefit.

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Containers featuring succulents

August 31, 2017

A container should feature plants that have similar requirements of light and moisture. Marty DeHart assembles several combinations. Each one features a thriller, a spiller and a succulent.