Recent Volunteer Gardener Clips

Wedgewood Urban Garden

May 11, 2017

We tour an urban garden that is growing food, flowers, and relationships. This Wedgewood Urban Garden serves international residents in the community who come from an agrarian background, neighborhood residents, and the hungry of the community at large through The Nashville Food Project.

Honey bee population and homeowner responsibilities

May 04, 2017

A homeowner shares her practices in maintaining her suburban yard and garden beds to provide a nurturing environment for the honeybees and their hive.

Spicy Cauliflower Tacos

May 04, 2017

There's a tasty option for vegetarian tacos. Get out the lime juice and hot sauce. It's time for Spicy Cauliflower tacos.

Greenhouse Strawberry Production

April 30, 2017

We visit a half-acre greenhouse that houses more than 17,000 strawberry plants. We'll learn about the growing methods a native of the Netherlands has brought to Humboldt Tennessee.

Varieties of Water Features

April 30, 2017

Introducing the element of water into your landscape can be a win-win-win: a pleasant focal point, support for wildlife, and the possibility of a new plant palette. Troy Marden visits with a certified aquascape contractor to explore the options.

Couples and Threesomes in the Garden

April 27, 2017

There's a rhythm to the growing seasons at Long Hungry Creek Farm, with pairs of crops going in and out of the garden together. Jeff Poppen explains that it's all in getting the timing right.

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Layered Landscape

April 27, 2017

The backyard of this home begins it's uphill climb from the foot of the patio. The layered landscape allows full view of everything from the house as if it was in a picture frame.

Commercial Seed Starting

April 20, 2017

We visit an organic farm in Nashville to learn the media and the methods they have selected for their seed starting operation.

Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center

April 20, 2017

Troy Marden explores this land that was donated to the city of Chattanooga by nature lovers. It is dedicated to the study and conservation of native plant life. For the visitor, it offers miles of walking trails, picturesque vistas and a peaceful green space.

Sound Plant Advice

April 20, 2017

Tammy Algood makes selections from this season's inventory at Digger O'Dell Nursery and gets good planting advice from these nurserymen. They have a lot of knowledge and want customers to have success with their plant purchases.

Spring wildflower walk

April 20, 2017

Percy Warner Park in Nashville features stands of native wildflowers in spring, including trillium and Delphinium.

Emerald Ash Borer

April 06, 2017

The emerald ash-borer is a significant threat to our urban, suburban and rural forests as it kills ash trees at an alarming rate. Now documented in 30 states, learn what you need to do to protect your home and property.