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Program Information
July

Air Dates: 7&10 | 14&17 | 21&24 | 28&31
Monthly Program Listing

Episode #1313
Air Dates: 7/07/05 and 7/10/05

This time on Volunteer Gardener, Catherine Darnell tours a thirty-five year old Japanese garden that’s been rescued and restored after years of neglect, much to the delight of its owner; Sheri Gramer finds a pond lover’s paradise at this store for the home pond enthusiast; and Annette Shrader visits the gardens of a Nashville gardener who utilizes the methods of heat zone gardening with great results.

Program Notes:

The book recommended by Ann Perrone is “Heat Zone Gardening” by Dr. H. Marc Cathey.

Across the Pond
7004 Memorial Parkway NW
Huntsville, Alabama 35810
256-852-7335
Trevor Cole, owner

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Episode #1402
Air Dates: 7/14/05 and 7/17/05

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: 7/21/05 and 7/24/05

Herb ChutneyTune 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


Episode #1404
Air Dates: 7/28/05 and 7/31/05

Sit back and relax as we take you on a journey of some great gardens in Tennessee. Sheri Gramer sees how a couple in Knoxville transformed their yard from an acre of overgrown woods with just a smattering of top soil into a lovely landscape with all kinds of flourishing trees, shrubs and plants; and Marty DeHart strolls the paths of this terraced and shady backyard paradise.


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