Recent Volunteer Gardener Clips

Growing Sweet Corn

September 10, 2015

Jeff Poppen, aka Barefoot Farmer, takes us from seed to harvest in his patch of sweet corn.

Growing tomatoes in containers

September 10, 2015

Container gardening is well-suited for growing tomatoes, yet it still has its challenges. We visit a grower who gleaned information and advice from Craig LeHoullier in his book 'Epic Tomatoes'. We learn from his experience how to minimize the damage of blight and blossom end rot.

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Hops production

September 03, 2015

The owner of Yazoo Brewery meets up with our Jeff Poppen at Bells Bend Farm where they grow hops for a special annual brew.

Mixed Border Beds

August 27, 2015

We stroll the grounds of a master gardener who spends countless time planning, prepping, planting and nurturing his mixed border beds.

Amaranth

August 20, 2015

A look at the USDA trials of several varieties of amaranth at Tennessee State University research farm. Amaranth is poised to be the super food of the future.

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Raised Bed Gardening

August 20, 2015

We check in with a gardener who chooses to grow vegetables in raised beds to increase the variety of crops she grows, the density of the plantings, and year-round growing with a minimum of effort.

Sinking Creek Farm

July 30, 2015

A working farm that is as much about the education of growing things as it is about yields.

Stephanie Dwyer: Metal Artist

July 30, 2015

A profile of a Southern folklore metal artist who started her career with a fascination with bottle trees.

Market Gardening on a Dime

July 16, 2015

A unique set-up for a high-yielding vegetable gardening using no cost items to start seeds, fertilize and prevent weeds.

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White’s Creek Flower Farm

July 16, 2015

We visit an organic flower farm to see how building healthy soil is the first step to growing rows and rows of beautiful flowers.

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Japanese Maple Collection

July 09, 2015

A husband and wife started out with a fascination for bonsai Japanese maples, and soon collecting Japanese maples for their yard has become a passion.

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The Pinnacle at Symphony Place Rooftop Garden

July 09, 2015

Phillipe Chadwick takes an elevator ride to this garden on top of the parking structure of the Pinnacle building in downtown Nashville. We learn the objectives for the garden and see how they were realized.