TV Episodes
2011 Gardening Season
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101: Gardening, Flowers
March 28, 2011
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Joining Dr. Chris Cooper to discuss the UT Extension Service is Cathy Faust, Director of Extension Service in Shelby County, and Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent. Genie Ashworth, President of the Memphis Area Master Gardeners, discusses how she got her start and her experiences being the President of the Memphis Area Master Gardens. June Davidson, Master Gardener, discusses ways to tell the difference between Daffodils, Jonquils, and Buttercups. The whole group then gives tips for the garden.
Joining Dr. Chris Cooper to discuss the UT Extension Service is Cathy Faust, Director of Extension Service in Shelby County, and Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent. Genie Ashworth, President of the Memphis Area Master Gardeners, discusses how she got her start and her experiences being the President of the Memphis Area Master Gardens. June Davidson, Master Gardener, discusses ways to tell the difference between Daffodils, Jonquils, and Buttercups. The whole group then gives tips for the garden.
102: Soil Testing, Growing Orchids
April 4, 2011
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Special co-host, Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, is joined by Becky Muller, Extension Agent, and Jim Volgas, Master Gardener, who are discussing the importance of soil testing and how to take a soil sample. Paul Garner, a volunteer at the Memphis Botanic Garden, gives tips for how to grow the perfect Orchid.
Special co-host, Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, is joined by Becky Muller, Extension Agent, and Jim Volgas, Master Gardener, who are discussing the importance of soil testing and how to take a soil sample. Paul Garner, a volunteer at the Memphis Botanic Garden, gives tips for how to grow the perfect Orchid.
103: Garden Safety, Eco-Friendly Tips
April 11, 2011
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Genie Ashworth, President of the Memphis Area Master Gardeners, Laurie Williams, Memphis Botanic Garden, and Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, discuss the importance of safety in the garden. The group gives eco-friendly gardening options and answer viewer emails.
Genie Ashworth, President of the Memphis Area Master Gardeners, Laurie Williams, Memphis Botanic Garden, and Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, discuss the importance of safety in the garden. The group gives eco-friendly gardening options and answer viewer emails.
104: Growing Hostas, Basic Lawn Maintenance, Damage Voles Can Cause
April 18, 2011
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Larry Tucker, President of Mid-South Hosta Society, gives tips for growing Hostas. Also Booker T. Leigh, Director of Extension Service-Tipton County, gives advice for basic lawn maintenance. Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, discusses Voles, and the damage that they can do.
Larry Tucker, President of Mid-South Hosta Society, gives tips for growing Hostas. Also Booker T. Leigh, Director of Extension Service-Tipton County, gives advice for basic lawn maintenance. Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, discusses Voles, and the damage that they can do.
105: Successful Vegetable Gardening Tips
April 25, 2011
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Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, and Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, give tips and strategies for a successful and productive vegetable garden.
Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, and Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, give tips and strategies for a successful and productive vegetable garden.
106: Roses and Strawberries
May 2, 2011
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Jimmy Moser, Rosarian and Master Gardener, gives tips for planting and caring for Roses. Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, discusses planting strawberries.
Jimmy Moser, Rosarian and Master Gardener, gives tips for planting and caring for Roses. Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, discusses planting strawberries.
107: Tree Care and Maintenance
May 9, 2011
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Shawn Posey, Urban Forester with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry, Jim Volgas, Master Urban Forester, and Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, discuss tree care and maintenance.
Shawn Posey, Urban Forester with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry, Jim Volgas, Master Urban Forester, and Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, discuss tree care and maintenance.
108: Warm Season Planting, Pecan Tree Diseases
May 16, 2011
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Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, and Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, discuss planting warm season annuals, perennials, and vegetables. Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, discusses pecan tree diseases and problems.
Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, and Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, discuss planting warm season annuals, perennials, and vegetables. Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, discusses pecan tree diseases and problems.
109: Recovering Flooded Lawns, Garden Safety Tips
May 23, 2011
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Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent-Tipton County, and Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent-Shelby County, talk about recovering flooded lawns and gardens and safety tips.
Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent-Tipton County, and Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent-Shelby County, talk about recovering flooded lawns and gardens and safety tips.
110: Debunking Common Gardening Myths, Planting Annuals and Perennials
May 30, 2011
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Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, and Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent-Shelby County, separate fact from fiction, debunking common gardening myths. They also give tips for planting Annuals and Perennials.
Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, and Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent-Shelby County, separate fact from fiction, debunking common gardening myths. They also give tips for planting Annuals and Perennials.
111: How to Become a Master Gardener
June 6, 2011
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Dr. Joy Anderson, Director of the Desoto County Mississippi Extension Office, Genie Ashworth, President of the Memphis Area Master Gardeners, and Debbie Pittman, Intern with the Memphis Area Master Gardeners, discuss how to become a Master Gardener, and what it entails.
Dr. Joy Anderson, Director of the Desoto County Mississippi Extension Office, Genie Ashworth, President of the Memphis Area Master Gardeners, and Debbie Pittman, Intern with the Memphis Area Master Gardeners, discuss how to become a Master Gardener, and what it entails.
112: Bugs, Weeds, and Critters
June 13, 2011
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Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, and Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, discuss garden enemies such as bugs, weeds, and critters.
Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, and Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, discuss garden enemies such as bugs, weeds, and critters.
114: Planting From Seeds, Collecting and Saving Seeds
June 27, 2011
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Suzy Askew, Plant Activities Coordinator at The Lichterman Nature Center, and Genie Ashworth, President of the Memphis Area Master Gardeners, discuss starting plants from seeds. Also, they discuss how to collect and save seeds.
Suzy Askew, Plant Activities Coordinator at The Lichterman Nature Center, and Genie Ashworth, President of the Memphis Area Master Gardeners, discuss starting plants from seeds. Also, they discuss how to collect and save seeds.
115: Being Safe and Caring for Plants in the Heat
July 4, 2011
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Genie Ashworth, President of the Memphis Area Master Gardeners, Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, and Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, talk all things heat related. They discuss how to help plants survive, how to care for lawns, and how to be safe while gardening in the hot weather.
Genie Ashworth, President of the Memphis Area Master Gardeners, Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, and Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, talk all things heat related. They discuss how to help plants survive, how to care for lawns, and how to be safe while gardening in the hot weather.
116: Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show
July 11, 2011
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Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, and Carol Reese, UT Extension Area Specialist in Ornamental Horticulture, discuss The Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show at the UT Gardens in Jackson.
Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, and Carol Reese, UT Extension Area Specialist in Ornamental Horticulture, discuss The Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show at the UT Gardens in Jackson.
117: Bamboo, Kudzu, and Privet
July 18, 2011
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Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, and Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, discuss Bamboo, Kudzu, Privet, and ways to control them.
Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, and Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, discuss Bamboo, Kudzu, Privet, and ways to control them.
118: Water Tips for Wise Gardening
July 25, 2011
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Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, and Chris Masin, Storm Water Engineer for Shelby County, discuss water. They give tips for wise gardening, including using rain water and other techniques to reduce water use.
Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, and Chris Masin, Storm Water Engineer for Shelby County, discuss water. They give tips for wise gardening, including using rain water and other techniques to reduce water use.
119: Growing Herbs, Bee-Keeping
August 1, 2011
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Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, and Bob Whitworth, Memphis Area Beekeepers Association, discuss growing herbs and bee-keeping.
Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, and Bob Whitworth, Memphis Area Beekeepers Association, discuss growing herbs and bee-keeping.
120: Rain Gardens and Container Gardens
August 8, 2011
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Karen Crenshaw, Master Gardener, Betty Llewellyn, Master Gardeners, and Marry Wade, Lifetime Master Gardener and horticultural assistant at the UT/TSU Shelby County Extension Office, discuss rain gardens and container gardens.
Karen Crenshaw, Master Gardener, Betty Llewellyn, Master Gardeners, and Marry Wade, Lifetime Master Gardener and horticultural assistant at the UT/TSU Shelby County Extension Office, discuss rain gardens and container gardens.
121: Research and Tour from the Agricenter
August 15, 2011
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Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent and special guest host, Dr. Bruce Kirksey, Director of Research at the Agricenter, and Becky Muller, UT Extension Agent, take us on a tour of the Agricenter and discusses some of the important research that goes on there.
Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent and special guest host, Dr. Bruce Kirksey, Director of Research at the Agricenter, and Becky Muller, UT Extension Agent, take us on a tour of the Agricenter and discusses some of the important research that goes on there.
122: No-Grass Landscaping, Attracting Butterflies, The Scarecrow Exhibit
Agusut 22, 2011
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Ann Fogge, Master Gardener, and Andy Williams, Director of the Lichterman Nature Center, discuss no-grass landscaping, ways to attract butterflies, and the scarecrow exhibit at The Lichterman Nature Center.
Ann Fogge, Master Gardener, and Andy Williams, Director of the Lichterman Nature Center, discuss no-grass landscaping, ways to attract butterflies, and the scarecrow exhibit at The Lichterman Nature Center.
123: Canning, Gardening House Call
August 29, 2011
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Cathy Faust, UT Extension Director, Sharon Genus, UT Extension Agent, and Natalie Owens, TSU Extension Agent, discuss canning, and what you need to get started safely. Plus, Chris makes a house call to diagnose a gardening issue.
Cathy Faust, UT Extension Director, Sharon Genus, UT Extension Agent, and Natalie Owens, TSU Extension Agent, discuss canning, and what you need to get started safely. Plus, Chris makes a house call to diagnose a gardening issue.
124: Attracting Hummingbirds, Growing Tomatoes
September 5, 2011
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Bubba Hubbard, Center Director of the Strawberry Plains Audubon Center, Holly Springs, MS, and Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, share ways to attract Hummingbirds to your garden, and the Hummingbird Migration Celebration. Master Gardener Tom Mashour, shares his tips and tricks for growing tomatoes.
Bubba Hubbard, Center Director of the Strawberry Plains Audubon Center, Holly Springs, MS, and Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, share ways to attract Hummingbirds to your garden, and the Hummingbird Migration Celebration. Master Gardener Tom Mashour, shares his tips and tricks for growing tomatoes.
125: Community Gardens, Growing Peppers
September 12, 2011
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Josephine Alexander, Program Coordinator for Grow Memphis, joins Chris to discuss community gardens. Master Gardener Tom Mashour, shares his tips for growing peppers.
Josephine Alexander, Program Coordinator for Grow Memphis, joins Chris to discuss community gardens. Master Gardener Tom Mashour, shares his tips for growing peppers.
126: Fall Lawn Care, Pumpkin Field Day
September 19, 2011
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Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent-Tipton County, Carol Reese, UT's Ornamental Horticulture Specialist for West Tennessee, and Ginger Rowsey, Communication Specialist at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center, join Chris to share their tips for fall lawn care. It's Pumpkin Field Day at the University of Tennessee Pumpkin Harvest Display in Jackson Tennessee, the largest display in the South!
Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent-Tipton County, Carol Reese, UT's Ornamental Horticulture Specialist for West Tennessee, and Ginger Rowsey, Communication Specialist at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center, join Chris to share their tips for fall lawn care. It's Pumpkin Field Day at the University of Tennessee Pumpkin Harvest Display in Jackson Tennessee, the largest display in the South!
127: Saving Pecan Trees from Pests, Memphis Garden Show and Symposium
September 26, 2011
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Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, and Rick Pudwell, Horticulture Director of the Memphis Botanic Garden, come together to discuss ways to save your pecan trees from Fall webworms and other insect pests. The guests also share information on the Memphis Garden Show and Symposium at the Memphis Botanic Garden.
Mike Dennison, UT Extension Agent, and Rick Pudwell, Horticulture Director of the Memphis Botanic Garden, come together to discuss ways to save your pecan trees from Fall webworms and other insect pests. The guests also share information on the Memphis Garden Show and Symposium at the Memphis Botanic Garden.
128: Fall Bulbs for Spring, Protecting Trees from Winter
October 3, 2011
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Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens, and Jim Volgas, Master Gardener and certified arborist, join Chris in discussing planting fall bulbs for spring, and protecting trees from the harsh winter months coming up.
Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens, and Jim Volgas, Master Gardener and certified arborist, join Chris in discussing planting fall bulbs for spring, and protecting trees from the harsh winter months coming up.
129: Season Flowers and Shrubs for Color, Gardening House Call
October 10, 2011
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Jim Crowder, Horticulture Dan West Garden Center, and Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, join Chris to share their thoughts on season flowers and shrubs that add color to your lawn. Chris makes a house call to help a viewer with their Hydrangeas.
Jim Crowder, Horticulture Dan West Garden Center, and Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, join Chris to share their thoughts on season flowers and shrubs that add color to your lawn. Chris makes a house call to help a viewer with their Hydrangeas.
130: Leaf Management
October 17, 2011
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Robert Hollingsworth, Master Gardener, and Jim Volgas, Master Gardener and Certified Arborist, discuss just how important leaf management is.
Robert Hollingsworth, Master Gardener, and Jim Volgas, Master Gardener and Certified Arborist, discuss just how important leaf management is.
131: Positives to Using Native Plants, Attracting Wildlife to the Backyard
October 24, 2011
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Suzy Askew, Plant Activities Coordinator at The Lichterman Nature Center, and Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discuss the positives to using native plants. Plus, tips on attracting wildlife to your backyard, and the benefits of it.
Suzy Askew, Plant Activities Coordinator at The Lichterman Nature Center, and Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discuss the positives to using native plants. Plus, tips on attracting wildlife to your backyard, and the benefits of it.
132: Winter Gardening Tips, Common Problems with House Plants
October 31, 2011
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Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension in Haywood County, Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, and Laurie Williams, Adult Education Coordinator at the Memphis Botanic Garden, join Chris for the season finale. During this episode, the group gives tips on things you could be doing in the garden over the winter months and common problems people have with house plants.
Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension in Haywood County, Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, and Laurie Williams, Adult Education Coordinator at the Memphis Botanic Garden, join Chris for the season finale. During this episode, the group gives tips on things you could be doing in the garden over the winter months and common problems people have with house plants.
526: Roots Memphis, Dormant Oils
March 26, 2015
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Chris Cooper talks with Mary Phillips from Root Memphis about their farmer training program. Roots Memphis has a three year program to help people become successful small farmers. Also, Mike Dennison talks about using dormant oils to help reduce insect pressure during the summer.
Chris Cooper talks with Mary Phillips from Root Memphis about their farmer training program. Roots Memphis has a three year program to help people become successful small farmers. Also, Mike Dennison talks about using dormant oils to help reduce insect pressure during the summer.
525: Spring Fling 2015, Pruning Fruit Trees
March 19, 2015
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Host Chris Cooper talks with Master Gardeners about this year's Spring Fling. Plus, Mr. D talks about pruning fruit trees. He talks about the differences in pruning apples and peaches.
Host Chris Cooper talks with Master Gardeners about this year's Spring Fling. Plus, Mr. D talks about pruning fruit trees. He talks about the differences in pruning apples and peaches.
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