Recent Volunteer Gardener Clips

Community of gardeners

September 15, 2016

Matt Kerske takes us along to a community garden with more than 70 raised beds, support for pollinators, a shared herb garden and a farm stand for sharing surplus. This great model is at Del Webb at Lake Providence in Mt. Juliet, TN.

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Doing Nothing could be best approach

September 08, 2016

At Long Hungry Creek Farm, Jeff Poppen has the farming experience to know that sometimes the best approach is to sit back and let Mother Nature do her thing.

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Border beds and island beds

August 18, 2016

This stunning garden is an example of putting garden design principles into practice. An interesting aspect to this garden is that its caretaker has an affinity for pre-historic looking plants.

Native Plant Showcase

August 18, 2016

Two plant enthusiasts talk about cool native plants that support pollinators.

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Brussels Sprouts and Walnut salad

August 11, 2016

Tammy Algood offers up a healthy side that will go alongside most anything.

Great Garden Ferns

August 11, 2016

Enjoy a presentation of reliable and regal garden ferns while learning their growth habits and attributes.

Nashville Public Library Seed Exchange

August 11, 2016

Herb, flower and vegetable seeds are available for free through the Nashville Public Library Seed Exchange. All you need is a valid library card. Various workshops on gardening topics are offered throughout the year too.

Urban farm summer camp

August 11, 2016

We visit the summer urban farm camp at Trevecca Nazarene University where youth learn many aspects of sustainable agriculture including aquaponics, vermicomposting, beekeeping, farm animals and of course growing all kinds of edibles.

Gardening on the Mountaintop

August 04, 2016

This is a tour of an extraordinary garden. It is special in that it is on top of Signal Mountain in Tennessee. It is special in its size, covering what amounts to seven residential lots. It is special in plant palette and presentation. And it is impressive in that the garden continues down the mountain side. Troy Marden leads us on the tour with the homeowner/gardener.

Lasagna Gardening

August 04, 2016

Patricia Lanza, author of "Lasagna Gardening: A New Layering System for Bountiful Gardens", demonstrates how to create a fertile garden bed in 45 minutes.

Landscaping with Herbs

July 14, 2016

Herbs are for all the senses, so there's every reason to sprinkle and scatter them throughout the ornamental garden. Sheri Gramer tours the border beds of a passionate herb grower.

Leaf casting

July 14, 2016

A step-by-step guide for using a textured leaf as a mold to create a concrete casting.