Air Dates: 5&8 | 15 | 19&22 | 26&29
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Episode #1427
Air Dates: 1/5/06 & 1/8/06

On this episode of Volunteer Gardener, Sheri Gramer strolls through the gardens of Green’s grocery in Leipers Fork and finds loads of country charm; Marty DeHart tours the gardens of a graceful and stately home that was built as a school in 1858; and Tammy Algood serves up a Southern favorite with a new twist, Pimento Cheese Spoon Bread.

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Episode #1352
Air Dates: 1/15/06

On this installment of Volunteer Gardener, Annette Shrader gets a sweet taste of summer on a stop at a ‘U-pick-it’ farm where she learns how to choose the best-tasting ears of corn; Troy Marden has another installment of Collector's Corner as he profiles some unusual plants found at Gum Tree Farm in Hermitage; Jeff Poppen, the barefoot farmer, examines the lore of planting and harvesting according to the stars; Troy Marden showcases shrubs big on structure, but miniature in form; and Tammy Algood demonstrates the correct method for cooking pasta.

Contact info:

The U-pick-it cornfield in Annette’s segment:
Jennifer Chastain
695 Elkton-Trenton Road
Guthrie, KY 42234
270-265-9657

For information on other U-pick-it farms, contact:
Picktnproducts.org

Marketing Staff, TN Dept. of Agriculture
P.O. Box 40627
Nashville, TN 37204
615-837-5160

Annette’s ideas for fresh corn:

Microwave method
1. To microwave one ear of fresh corn, remove a few outer husks, but leave on the remaining husks and silks.
2. Roll ear in wax paper, twisting each end.
3. Microwave for 3:00
4. Shuck, roll in butter, and enjoy.

To freeze fresh corn
1. Place about 6 ears of corn in a large pot of boiling water. Boil for 5:00.
2. Remove ears from pot and submerge in a pan of ice water for about 5:00, turning ears to cool evenly.
3. Drain ears.
4. Cut off corn with sharp knife. Place in freezer bags. Squeeze out air and seal. Keeps for 6 months.

Gum Tree Farm
6317 North New Hope Road, off Central Pike
Hermitage, Tennessee
615-975-9208 or 615-885-0917
gumtreefarm@comcast.net

The farm is open by appointment only.

 

Episode #1402
Air Dates: 1/19/06 & 1/22/06

On this Volunteer Gardener, Julie Berbiglia learns the many facets of historic landscaping from design to an authentic plant palette for a grand old home; Annette Shrader pays a visit to the famed Mr. Cason’s vegetable garden from the ‘Victory Garden’ television program; Catherine Darnell tours a backyard oasis of shade-loving and shade-tolerant plants; and Sheri Gramer shares her recipe for quick herb mustard.

Program Notes:

Brentwood Landscapes specializes in historic landscaping. Contact them at 615-370-9540 or www.brentwood-landscapes.com

Mr. Cason’s vegetable garden is located within Callaway Gardens in
Pine Mountain, Georgia.
706-663-5187
www.callawaygardens.com

Recipe for quick herb mustard:
*1-1/2 cups Dijon mustard
*1-1/2 TBSP dry white wine or rosy wine
*up to ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs (a single herb or a combination)
suggestions include: garlic chives, basil, mint, thyme, marjoram, or rosemary

Episode #1403
Air Dates: 1/26/06 & 1/29/06

Tune in to this edition of Volunteer Gardener to learn how to maximize your garden’s potential. Troy Marden visits Mouse Creek Nursery to find a selection of annuals that will fill your garden with color all the way until frost; Marty DeHart learns about the Auburn University peony project - a quest for peony cultivars that can take the heat and humidity of the South; and Tammy Algood uses the abundant yield from her herb garden to mix up two tasty treats, Herb Chutney and Creamy Tarragon Spread.

Program Notes:

Mouse Creek Nursery
276 County Road 67
Riceville, TN 37370
423-462-2666
www.mousecreekperennials.com

Auburn Peony Project:
www.ag.auburn.edu/landscape

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