Air Dates: 7/31 & 8/3 | 7 & 10 | 14 & 17 | 21 & 24
Monthly Program Listing

Episode #1705
Air Dates: 7/31/08 and 8/3/08

On this installment of Volunteer Gardener, Troy Marden showcases the growing selection of organic pesticides now on the market. Julie Berbiglia examines the prevalence of exotic pest plants found in our public spaces. Sally Reynolds takes us on a tour of a grand garden.

Troy's segment was filmed at Moore and Moore West Garden Center

8216 Highway 100

Nashville, TN 37221

615-662-8849

The organic pesticides, fungicides and weed control products featured are:

Earth Tone - spot weed control

Burn Out - weed and grass killer made from concentrated vinegar

Plant Pharm products - made from essential plant oils used to kill pests

Neem Oil Serenade Disease Control - contains a variety of BT

Diatomaceous Earth - to control soft-bodied insects

Sluggo - controls snails and slugs

Milk Spore Grub Control - Controls Japanese beetles

Mosquito Dunks - for pond owners, contains BT

Thuricide concentrate - contains BT, for caterpillar control

For more information about controlling some of the state's worst pest plants, visit www.tneppc.org.

 

Episode #1706
Air Dates: 8/7/08 and 8/10/08

On this episode of Volunteer Gardener, we’ll visit Henry Horton state park to see how the development of native prairies has both enhanced the natural beauty and created a nurturing wildlife habitat. Sheri Gramer demonstrates a way for everyone to enjoy aquatic plants with an easy porch pond. Troy Marden has a fun project to entice kids to garden. Tammy Algood simplifies a sweet treat with her version of Easy Chocolate Truffles.

www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/

 

Episode #1707
Air Dates: 8/14/08 and 8/17/08

On this edition of Volunteer Gardener, Tennessee is becoming the forerunner in alternative fuels research with the biofuels initiative at the University of Tennessee. We’ll learn how scientists and farmers are working together toward one part of the energy solution. Sheri Gramer explains why succulents need to be a part of your landscape.  Annette Shrader demonstrates how to line a difficult container for planting.

Sheri’s segment was taped at:

Little Marrowbone Farm

1560 Little Marrowbone Road

Ashland City, TN 37015

615-792-7255

Plants featured:

Senecio vitalis ‘Blue Chalk Fingers’

Senecio talinoids mandris ‘Blue’

Kalanchoe Luciae ‘Flapjacks’

Perle von Nuremburg ‘Echeveria’

Crassula coccinea ‘Campfire’

Aonium hybrid

Euphorbia tiricalli ‘Firesticks’

Euphorbia obesa (basketball plant)

 

Episode #1708
Air Dates: 8/21/08 and 8/24/08

Sally Reynolds sees just how pretty a backyard can be on a visit to the home of a Hendersonville daylily enthusiast. We’ll see how an organic farmer is having gravity do the work when it comes to bringing water to the farm. Julie Berbiglia learns the best choices for drought tolerant summer blooms with a look at the decorative hanging baskets adorning downtown Nashville.  Troy Marden tours the rose beds of a Best of Show winning couple.

Jeff’s segment was filmed with Eric Smith of Bugtussle organic farm.

www.bugtusslefarm.com

Email Eric at bugtussleorganicfarm@hotmail.com

The Guthries referred to Mill’s Magic Rose Mix as part of their fertilization regimen for their roses. www.millsmix.com

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