Recent Volunteer Gardener Clips

Making a Landscape Your Own

September 28, 2023

We visit the home gardens of a couple who enjoy living on the banks of the Red River. They set out to complement the river view by adding a variety of trees, shrubs and terraced gardens.

Winter Blooms for Indoor Spaces

September 21, 2023

Troy Marden shares his experience and some growing tips for plants that offer blooms during the winter months. Holiday cactus, poinsettias, and spring bulbs - including paperwhites, are highlighted.

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Leave the Leaves

September 21, 2023

We are encouraged to 'leave the leaves' and 'save the stems' to provide valuable organic matter, and to build up healthy soil in our yards and garden beds. This practice also helps pollinators and invertebrates, as it provides them with winter cover.

Cheerful medley of color and forms

September 21, 2023

This garden was transformed from a typical lawn into this colorful, pollinator-friendly garden not that long ago. We'll meet the gardener to learn about his plant choices and combinations. This garden brings smiles to all those who pass by.

Evolution of a Garden

September 14, 2023

Gardens are constantly evolving. Tammy Algood takes us on a stroll through one such garden where there's always room for another plant. In this case, there's room for a new way to grow vegetables.

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Oaks Collection

September 14, 2023

Host Annette Shrader is in awe of the beauty found in a collection of desirable varieties of oak trees on a visit to the home landscape of a couple who are passionate about plants.

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Growing Cherry Tomatoes for Market

September 14, 2023

Jeff Poppen learns the methods necessary for growing a successful crop of cherry tomatoes in a market garden greenhouse. Bloomsbury Farm in Smyrna TN uses mulched leaves as compost to improve the soil structure. They use the Florida weave trellising system for some varieties, while with others the Lower and Lean Method is used.

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Native Trees with Fall Brilliance

September 07, 2023

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, near Nashville Tennessee, is certified a Level III arboretum. Host April Moore tours the grounds to spotlight some grand specimens with beautiful autumn color. The arboretum boasts nearly 100 trees, including 6 nearly 200 year old cedar trees, 19 species of oak trees, and 5 species of hickory trees.

Butterfly Garden, Tennessee Aquarium

September 07, 2023

There's so many species of butterflies to see in the tropical lush setting of the Butterfly Garden at the Tennessee Aquarium. We'll learn what attributes of a plant make it attractive to butterflies.

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Taking on a Large Landscape

August 31, 2023

Rita Venable is in awe of the large border beds and island beds these homeowners have created in their very sizable backyard. It's all a labor of love for the pair who relish their time spent working in the dirt.

Recipes: Oven Roasted Tomatoes; Basil Pesto Corn; Irish Sour

August 31, 2023

Summer brings a bounty of fresh vegetables. Sheri Gramer learns some recipes for tomatoes, corn, and herbs from a couple who have some delicious ways to use the fresh ingredients now, and how to prep it for freezing and use later on.

Houseplants

August 24, 2023

Houseplants are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, especially among young people. Not only do they add to the decor of an indoor space, but greenery contributes to a positive environment. Troy Marden showcases a collection of pretty aroids.