TV Episodes
2012 Gardening Season
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201: Climate, What to Plant and When
March 5, 2012
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Jim Belles, National Weather Service, and Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, kick off season two by discussing the climate and by giving the best tips on what to start planting and when.
Jim Belles, National Weather Service, and Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, kick off season two by discussing the climate and by giving the best tips on what to start planting and when.
202: Pruning Roses, This Year's Insect Population
March 12, 2012
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, and Jimmy Moser, Rose Expert, join Chris in discussing tips on how to prune different type of Roses. Plus, get ahead on this year's insect population!
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, and Jimmy Moser, Rose Expert, join Chris in discussing tips on how to prune different type of Roses. Plus, get ahead on this year's insect population!
203: Spring Fling, Using Garden Chemicals Safely and Correctly
March 19, 2012
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Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, and Jean Ward-Jones, Master Gardener President, talk about the Spring Fling and how to use garden chemicals safely and correctly.
Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, and Jean Ward-Jones, Master Gardener President, talk about the Spring Fling and how to use garden chemicals safely and correctly.
204: Demonstrating Hypertufa, Make Your Own Planters and Sculptures
March 26, 2012
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Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, and Genie Ashworth, Master Gardener, join Chris in demonstrating Hypertufa and give useful tips for how to make your own planters and sculptures for the garden.
Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, and Genie Ashworth, Master Gardener, join Chris in demonstrating Hypertufa and give useful tips for how to make your own planters and sculptures for the garden.
205: Hydrangea Care, Getting Flower Beds Ready for Winter
April 2, 2012
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Linda Lanier, Hydrangea Society, gives us many useful tips and tricks for all things Hydrangea care. Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, is here to help us get our flower beds in shape for the warmer months ahead.
Linda Lanier, Hydrangea Society, gives us many useful tips and tricks for all things Hydrangea care. Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, is here to help us get our flower beds in shape for the warmer months ahead.
206: Herb Gardening, Strawberries, and Peaches
April 9, 2012
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Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, and Henry Jones, Jones Orchard, join Chris to discuss herb gardening, strawberries, peaches and much more.
Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, and Henry Jones, Jones Orchard, join Chris to discuss herb gardening, strawberries, peaches and much more.
207: Repotting Houseplants, Getting Rid of Insects and Diseases
April 16, 2012
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Carol Reese, UT Extension Specialist at the West Tennessee Research Center in Jackson, and Natalie Watson, Manager of Events and Volunteers for the Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, discuss repotting houseplants and getting rid of insects and diseases.
Carol Reese, UT Extension Specialist at the West Tennessee Research Center in Jackson, and Natalie Watson, Manager of Events and Volunteers for the Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, discuss repotting houseplants and getting rid of insects and diseases.
208: Growing Vegetable Transplants, Growing Fruit in your Backyard
April 23, 2012
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Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, and Carol Reese, UT Extension Specialist at the West Tennessee Research Center in Jackson, join Chris in discussing ways in which you can grow your own vegetable transplants from seeds and how to grow fruit in your own backyard.
Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, and Carol Reese, UT Extension Specialist at the West Tennessee Research Center in Jackson, join Chris in discussing ways in which you can grow your own vegetable transplants from seeds and how to grow fruit in your own backyard.
209: Cacti and Succulents, Poison Ivy or Oak in your Yard
April 30, 2012
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Don Klotwog, Memphis Cactus and Succulent Society, talks about growing and caring for Cacti and Succulents. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, joins the group and gives tips on what to do if your yard is overgrown with poison ivy or oak.
Don Klotwog, Memphis Cactus and Succulent Society, talks about growing and caring for Cacti and Succulents. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, joins the group and gives tips on what to do if your yard is overgrown with poison ivy or oak.
210: Backyard Chickens, Controliing Termites, Ants, and Spiders.
May 7, 2012
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Rick Pudwell, Horticulture Director at the Memphis Botanic Garden and raises chickens at home, discusses backyard chickens. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, joins to gives tips on how to control termites, ants, and spiders.
Rick Pudwell, Horticulture Director at the Memphis Botanic Garden and raises chickens at home, discusses backyard chickens. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, joins to gives tips on how to control termites, ants, and spiders.
211: Vegetables, Lawns, and Ornamentals.
May 14, 2012
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Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent-Tipton County, and Mary Wade, UT Extension Agent-Shelby County, tackle the most pressing questions in these three topics: vegetables, lawns, and ornamentals.
Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent-Tipton County, and Mary Wade, UT Extension Agent-Shelby County, tackle the most pressing questions in these three topics: vegetables, lawns, and ornamentals.
212: Sedums, Memphis Area Master Garden's "Through Our Garden Gate" Tour
May 21, 2012
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, Anne Krekelberg, Master Gardener, and Paul Little, Little/Hill Nursery, all join Chris in discussing Sedums and ideas for planting them. Plus, a sneak peek into the Memphis Area Master Garden's "Through Our Garden Gate" public tour.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, Anne Krekelberg, Master Gardener, and Paul Little, Little/Hill Nursery, all join Chris in discussing Sedums and ideas for planting them. Plus, a sneak peek into the Memphis Area Master Garden's "Through Our Garden Gate" public tour.
213: Protecting Tomato Pants, Herb Symposium at the Memphis Botanic Garden
May 28, 2012
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Chris Cosby, Garden Curator-Memphis Botanic Garden, and Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent give us tips on how to deal with insects that have their eye set on your tomato plants. Plus, a sneak peek into the Herb Symposium at the Memphis Botanic Garden.
Chris Cosby, Garden Curator-Memphis Botanic Garden, and Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent give us tips on how to deal with insects that have their eye set on your tomato plants. Plus, a sneak peek into the Herb Symposium at the Memphis Botanic Garden.
214: Reduce Water Consumption, Pruning Azaleas and Hydrangeas
June 4, 2012
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Chris Masin, Storm Water Engineer for Shelby County, discusses ways to reduce water consumption. Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens, gives tips on pruning Azaleas and Hydrangeas.
Chris Masin, Storm Water Engineer for Shelby County, discusses ways to reduce water consumption. Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens, gives tips on pruning Azaleas and Hydrangeas.
215: Edible Ornamentals, Tree Care
June 11, 2012
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Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens, discusses edible ornamentals that look and taste great. Jim Volgas, Master Gardener and Certified Arborist, joins the group to give some useful tips and tricks on tree care.
Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens, discusses edible ornamentals that look and taste great. Jim Volgas, Master Gardener and Certified Arborist, joins the group to give some useful tips and tricks on tree care.
216: Gardening Tips, Wildlife in your Backyard
June 18, 2012
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shares useful June gardening tips. And Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, alongside Daisy, discuss the wildlife in your backyard.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shares useful June gardening tips. And Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, alongside Daisy, discuss the wildlife in your backyard.
217: Caring for Tomatoes, Getting the Kids Involved
June 25, 2012
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shares ways to care for tomatoes. Tim Roberts, UT Extension Agent, offers tips to parents to get their kids off the couch and into the garden.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shares ways to care for tomatoes. Tim Roberts, UT Extension Agent, offers tips to parents to get their kids off the couch and into the garden.
218: Northwest Bruschetta, Summer Celebration
July 2, 2012
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Amy Elizer, UT Extension Agent-Madison County Director, demonstrates how to make a delicious Northwest Bruschetta. And Carol Reese, UT Extension Specialist at the West Tennessee Research Center in Jackson, talks about Summer Celebration in Jackson, TN.
Amy Elizer, UT Extension Agent-Madison County Director, demonstrates how to make a delicious Northwest Bruschetta. And Carol Reese, UT Extension Specialist at the West Tennessee Research Center in Jackson, talks about Summer Celebration in Jackson, TN.
219: Becoming a Master Gardener, Benefits of a Shade Tree
July 9, 2012
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David Sojourner, Class Coordinator for the Shelby County Master Gardener Program, and Jason Osborn, Extension Agent in West Memphis, AR, discusses the ins and outs of becoming a Master Gardener. Carol Reese, UT Extension Specialist at the West Tennessee Research Center in Jackson, talks about the benefits and the qualities of a shade tree.
David Sojourner, Class Coordinator for the Shelby County Master Gardener Program, and Jason Osborn, Extension Agent in West Memphis, AR, discusses the ins and outs of becoming a Master Gardener. Carol Reese, UT Extension Specialist at the West Tennessee Research Center in Jackson, talks about the benefits and the qualities of a shade tree.
220: Plant Propagation, Getting Rid of Webworms and Army Worms
July 16, 2012
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Suzy Askew, Plant Activities Coordinator at The Lichterman Nature Center, and Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent discuss techniques for plant propagation and how to get rid of fall webworms and army worms.
Suzy Askew, Plant Activities Coordinator at The Lichterman Nature Center, and Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent discuss techniques for plant propagation and how to get rid of fall webworms and army worms.
221: Being Smart with Water, Control Kissing Bugs, Mosquitos, Fleas, and Ticks
July 23, 2012
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Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, gives tips for how to be smart with your water. And Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about how to control Kissing Bugs, Mosquitos, Fleas, Ticks, and more.
Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, gives tips for how to be smart with your water. And Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about how to control Kissing Bugs, Mosquitos, Fleas, Ticks, and more.
222: Extra Fresh Tomatoes, Water Gardening Tips
July 30, 2012
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Natalie Owens, UT Extension Agent, shows us just what to do with all of those fresh tomatoes you have been harvesting. And Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, talks about some useful water gardening tips.
Natalie Owens, UT Extension Agent, shows us just what to do with all of those fresh tomatoes you have been harvesting. And Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, talks about some useful water gardening tips.
223: Community Gardens, Making a Scarecrow
August 6, 2012
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Chris Peterson, Executive Director of Grow Memphis, discusses the importance of community gardens. And Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, demonstrates how to make the perfect scarecrow.
Chris Peterson, Executive Director of Grow Memphis, discusses the importance of community gardens. And Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, demonstrates how to make the perfect scarecrow.
224: Safely Use Pesticides Indoors, Lawn Care Tips
August 13, 2012
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about how to control household pests, and how to safely use pesticides indoors. Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent-Tipton County, gives helpful lawn care tips.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about how to control household pests, and how to safely use pesticides indoors. Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent-Tipton County, gives helpful lawn care tips.
225: Wild Animals, Planning for Pets During a Disaster
August 20, 2012
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about wild animals moving into urban areas due to the hot weather. Becky Muller, UT Extension Agent, shares tips on planning for a disaster, particularly planning for pets.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about wild animals moving into urban areas due to the hot weather. Becky Muller, UT Extension Agent, shares tips on planning for a disaster, particularly planning for pets.
226: Preparing for Fall, Bonsai Trees
August 27, 2012
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Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension in Haywood County, shares his tips for getting ready for fall gardening. And Fred Nowak, Memphis Bonsai Society and Master Gardener, talks about Bonsai Trees and how to get started with them.
Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension in Haywood County, shares his tips for getting ready for fall gardening. And Fred Nowak, Memphis Bonsai Society and Master Gardener, talks about Bonsai Trees and how to get started with them.
227: Preparing for Next Year, Spaghetti Squash Pie
September 3, 2012
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Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension in Haywood County, talks about closing out this year's gardening season, and preparing for next year. And Cathy Faust, UT Extension Director, shares a delicious recipe for spaghetti squash pie.
Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension in Haywood County, talks about closing out this year's gardening season, and preparing for next year. And Cathy Faust, UT Extension Director, shares a delicious recipe for spaghetti squash pie.
228: Differences Between Weeds and Plants, Garden Show and Symposium
September 10, 2012
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Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens, discusses the difference between weeds and plants. And Laurie Williams, Adult Education Coordinator at the Memphis Botanic Garden, talks about the Garden Show and Symposium at Memphis Botanic Garden.
Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens, discusses the difference between weeds and plants. And Laurie Williams, Adult Education Coordinator at the Memphis Botanic Garden, talks about the Garden Show and Symposium at Memphis Botanic Garden.
229: Leaf Castings, The Floriade
September 20, 2012
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Kim Rucker, Cutting Garden and Greenhouse Manager at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, demonstrates leaf castings. And Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens, talks about his trip to Europe where he had the chance to see The Floriade, the largest annual horticultural exposition.
Kim Rucker, Cutting Garden and Greenhouse Manager at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, demonstrates leaf castings. And Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens, talks about his trip to Europe where he had the chance to see The Floriade, the largest annual horticultural exposition.
230: Adding Color During the Winter
September 27, 2012
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent and Carol Reese, UT Extension Specialist at the West Tennessee Research Center in Jackson, give out great tips if you're looking to add color into your garden during the cold weather.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent and Carol Reese, UT Extension Specialist at the West Tennessee Research Center in Jackson, give out great tips if you're looking to add color into your garden during the cold weather.
231: Preparing the Lawn for Winter, Dream Team Landscape Workshop
October 4, 2012
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, and Isobel Ritch, Landscape Architect and Master Gardener, give useful tips to help prepare your lawn for winter. Plus, they discuss the Dream Team Landscape workshop.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, and Isobel Ritch, Landscape Architect and Master Gardener, give useful tips to help prepare your lawn for winter. Plus, they discuss the Dream Team Landscape workshop.
232: Collecting and Saving Seeds, WKNO Vegetable Garden
October 11, 2012
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Suzy Askew, Plant Activities Coordinator at The Lichterman Nature Center, tells us just how important collecting and saving seeds can be. Here at the WKNO Digital Media Center, we're starting a vegetable garden so we can garden right alongside you. Plus, Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, is here to help answer some of your questions.
Suzy Askew, Plant Activities Coordinator at The Lichterman Nature Center, tells us just how important collecting and saving seeds can be. Here at the WKNO Digital Media Center, we're starting a vegetable garden so we can garden right alongside you. Plus, Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, is here to help answer some of your questions.
233: WKNO Vegetable Garden, Tree Care During Winter
October 18, 2012
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, gives an update on the WKNO Family Plot garden that was started last week. Plus Jim Volgas, Master Gardener and Certified Arborist, is here to share some tips for taking care of trees in the fall and winter months.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, gives an update on the WKNO Family Plot garden that was started last week. Plus Jim Volgas, Master Gardener and Certified Arborist, is here to share some tips for taking care of trees in the fall and winter months.
234: Fall and Winter Q&A
October 25, 2012
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Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, and Booker T. Leigh, Director of the UT Extension-Tipton County, are here to answer some frequently asked questions regarding the fall and winter.
Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, and Booker T. Leigh, Director of the UT Extension-Tipton County, are here to answer some frequently asked questions regarding the fall and winter.
235: Terrariums, WKNO Vegetable Garden
November 1, 2012
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Laurie Williams, Adult Education Coordinator at the Memphis Botanic Garden, talks about terrariums, and shows us how to make one. And Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, gives an update on the WKNO Family Plot garden and joins the group in answering viewer emails.
Laurie Williams, Adult Education Coordinator at the Memphis Botanic Garden, talks about terrariums, and shows us how to make one. And Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, gives an update on the WKNO Family Plot garden and joins the group in answering viewer emails.
236: Pumpkin Soup, Bed Preparation for Spring
November 8, 2012
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Rita Jackson, UT Extension Agent, shares a delicious recipe for pumpkin soup. Plus Ellen Leblond, Horticulture Expert, is here to talk about new bed preparation for spring.
Rita Jackson, UT Extension Agent, shares a delicious recipe for pumpkin soup. Plus Ellen Leblond, Horticulture Expert, is here to talk about new bed preparation for spring.
237: Paperwhite Planting, Information on 4-H
November 15, 2012
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Ellen Leblond, Horticulture Expert, demonstrates Paperwhite planting. And Betty Wenzler, UT Extension Agent; 4-H, and Hayden Quick, 4-H Member-Shelby County, give us more information on 4-H and ways to get involved.
Ellen Leblond, Horticulture Expert, demonstrates Paperwhite planting. And Betty Wenzler, UT Extension Agent; 4-H, and Hayden Quick, 4-H Member-Shelby County, give us more information on 4-H and ways to get involved.
238: Soil Testing
November 22, 2012
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, joins Chris to test the soil in the new WKNO Family Plot garden. Plus, a tour of the soil testing facility in Nashville, TN.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, joins Chris to test the soil in the new WKNO Family Plot garden. Plus, a tour of the soil testing facility in Nashville, TN.
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