Recent Volunteer Gardener Clips

Mosquito bucket of doom

July 06, 2023

Here's a tip on how to eliminate mosquitoes from the yard without the use of harmful chemicals. It targets mosquitoes in a larval stage.

Downsizing without sacrificing style

July 06, 2023

A backyard doesn't have to be large to grow a variety of trees, shrubs, perennials and vegetables. Sheri Gramer tours a beautiful space that has border beds all along the house foundation and fence line. There are some stunning specimens.

Squash Woes

June 29, 2023

To avoid problems with growing squash, Jeff Poppen employs the principles of farming developed long ago. This includes an emphasis on soil drainage, and the liberal use of compost.

Success growing lupines

June 29, 2023

The showy spires of lupines are not an easy flower to grow in the South, but this gardener accepted the challenge. And boy, did she achieve. Troy Marden is eager to learn about her methods that have her garden bed graced with these beauties.

Simply Native: A Living Landscape

May 18, 2023

Learn what it means to have a living landscape. Host Rita Venable introduces us to a dedicated couple who have spent many years eradicating the exotic invasive plants from their property. Those have been replaced with native perennials, trees and shrubs. Some have even sprouted up on their own! Pollinators and wildlife are now flourishing.

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Tranquility Garden

May 11, 2023

Tammy Algood is at the UT Gardens in Knoxville to enjoy the Tranquility Garden featuring more than 500 varieties of hosta. Good garden design is on display here as other shade loving plants are combined with the hosta throughout the garden which makes each plant noticeable.

Daffodils: Undemanding and Reliable

May 11, 2023

Daffodils are some of the easiest flowers to grow, and they multiply readily. They come in different forms and colors. Some even change color as they mature. April Moore shares several of her favorites.

Garden Tour of a Plant Collector

May 04, 2023

We tour a jewel of a home garden of an avid plant collector. The colorful blooms, stately foliage, pollinator plants, succulent desert bed and indoor moss garden will surely inspire.

Planning a Late Summer Garden

May 04, 2023

Biodynamic farmer Jeff Poppen underscores the importance of planning when it comes to a late summer garden. He plants beans, squash and cucumbers in June and July to harvest in September and October.

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Toxic outdoor plants

April 27, 2023

There are many commonly used garden plants that can cause harm to pets or young children if ingested. For instance, lilies can cause kidney failure in cats. Marty DeHart shares valuable information on several potentially dangerous plants that may surprise you.

Mushroom Production-Sustainable Agriculture

April 27, 2023

Lion's Mane, Oyster, Shitake and Chestnut. These are some of the consumable mushrooms in production at HENOSIS near Nashville. Mushroom cultivation is quite different from growing garden vegetables. We follow the process from substrate mix to harvest and learn how truly sustainable it is.

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Hellebores: Culture and Attributes

April 20, 2023

Hellebores are a hardy perennial that is a star during late-winter and early spring. Thanks to hybridization, they come in a dazzling array of bloom varieties. Marty DeHart visits with hybridizer Joe Woodard to discuss the attributes and culture of this popular plant.