Air Dates: 3 & 6 | 10 & 13 | 17 & 20 | 24 & 27 | 31 & 8/3
Monthly Program Listing

Episode #1610
Air Dates: 7/3/08 and 7/6/08

Marty DeHart visits the hybridizer behind Mid-South roses in Brighton, Tennessee. Whit Wells’ beautiful rose introductions are favorites of both exhibitors and collectors alike. Annette Shrader stops in on a Clarksville farmer who is using certain construction waste as a soil amendment to his sweet potato beds. We’ll see how this eco-friendly experiment is working. Julie Berbiglia tours a rooftop garden in downtown Nashville where native perennials, shrubs and trees are thriving. Tammy Algood explains the best storage ideas to keep foods fresh.

Whit Wells’ roses are available by calling 901-476-6064 or visit www.twosistersroses.com/whitwells.html

Episode #1702
Air Dates: 7/10/08 and 7/13/08

Troy Marden sees how a Louisville gardener turned a long, narrow backyard into a series of consecutive rooms, each one being revealed on the walk up the path. Julie Berbiglia learns how Vanderbilt University is turning mountains of leaves gathered from the campus into soil-enriching mulch. Tammy Algood serves up a satisfying bowl of Fresh Corn Bisque.

 

Episode #1703
Air Dates: 7/17/08 and 7/20/08

Sally Reynolds tours the gardens of James White’s Fort, an early settlement in Knoxville dating back to 1785. Troy Marden visits Brian’s Botanicals to showcase the latest introductions of eye-catching tropicals. Sheri Gramer explores the many herbs, both dried and fresh that can enhance a cup of tea.

James White’s Fort
205 East Hill Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37915
865-525-6514
www.discoveret.org/jwf/

Franklin Tea
430 Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064
615-794-6311
www.franklintea.com

Brian’s Botanicals (also known as Williams Landscaping)
6350 North Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40229
502-957-4365
www.briansbotanicals.net

 

Episode #1704
Air Dates: 7/24/08 and 7/27/08

Sheri Gramer enjoys a stroll through the many and varied gardens of a Knoxville estate. Julie Berbiglia sees a brand new method utilized for stream bank restoration along the Harpeth River in Brentwood. Mesh filter soxx filled with organic compost and then vegetated provide both erosion control and natural beauty. Annette Shrader gathers leaves and branches from throughout the garden to create an all green floral design. Jeff Poppen, the barefoot farmer, examines the science of planting and harvesting according to the position of the moon and stars.

For more information about the many uses of Live Soxx contact:
Filtrexx
440-926-2607
www.filtrexx.com

OR
www.earthscapesmulch.com
423-265-9900

 

 

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

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