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301: Spring, Ornamentals, Lawns, and Vegetables.
March 14, 2013
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Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, Booker T. Leigh, Director of the UT Extension-Tipton County, and Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, join Chris in answering some of your most asked questions regarding spring, ornamentals, lawns, and vegetables.
Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, Booker T. Leigh, Director of the UT Extension-Tipton County, and Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, join Chris in answering some of your most asked questions regarding spring, ornamentals, lawns, and vegetables.
302: Hummingbird Feeder, Trapping Moles, WKNO Garden, Spring Fling
March 21, 2013
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Callie Bolyard, Master Gardener, shows us how to make a Hummingbird feeder. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shares some of his tips for trapping and getting rid of moles. Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, takes us out to the WKNO Family Plot garden to show some of the progress that has been made. And Amanda Rideout, Master Gardener, shares some information on the Spring Fling Event at the Agricenter.
Callie Bolyard, Master Gardener, shows us how to make a Hummingbird feeder. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shares some of his tips for trapping and getting rid of moles. Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, takes us out to the WKNO Family Plot garden to show some of the progress that has been made. And Amanda Rideout, Master Gardener, shares some information on the Spring Fling Event at the Agricenter.
303: Pruning Fruit Trees, What's Blooming at the Dixon, Divisions of Daffodils
March 28, 2013
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about how to prune your fruit trees. Dale Skaggs, Horticulture Director, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, shares with us everything that is blooming at the Dixon. And June Davidson, Master Gardener, helps us identify the different divisions of Daffodils.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about how to prune your fruit trees. Dale Skaggs, Horticulture Director, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, shares with us everything that is blooming at the Dixon. And June Davidson, Master Gardener, helps us identify the different divisions of Daffodils.
615: Moving Houseplants Indoors for Winter, Getting Gardens Ready for Winter
October 10, 2015
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Master gardener Laurie Williams talks about how to move houseplants indoors for the winter. The process includes looking for bugs and possibly pruning. Also, Dr. Lelia Kelly From Mississippi Extension talks about cleaning up the garden for winter. She also shows how to use parts of plants you might find in the garden this time of year to make potpourri.
Master gardener Laurie Williams talks about how to move houseplants indoors for the winter. The process includes looking for bugs and possibly pruning. Also, Dr. Lelia Kelly From Mississippi Extension talks about cleaning up the garden for winter. She also shows how to use parts of plants you might find in the garden this time of year to make potpourri.
305: Benefits of Lizards, Gardening Classes, and Growing Orchids
April 11, 2013
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Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, talks about the benefits to having lizards in your back yard. Natalie Wilson, Manager of Events and Programs for Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, discusses gardening classes from Shelby Farms Greenline Gardens. Plus Paul Garner, Volunteer, Memphis Botanic Garden, talks about just how simple Orchids are to grow and maintain.
Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, talks about the benefits to having lizards in your back yard. Natalie Wilson, Manager of Events and Programs for Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, discusses gardening classes from Shelby Farms Greenline Gardens. Plus Paul Garner, Volunteer, Memphis Botanic Garden, talks about just how simple Orchids are to grow and maintain.
306: WKNO Garden, Fertilizer, and Benefits of a Rain Barrel
April 18, 2013
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, gives an update on the WKNO Family Plot garden and leads a discussion on fertilizer. And Chris Masin, Storm Water Engineer for Shelby County, shares some of the benefits to installing a rain barrel.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, gives an update on the WKNO Family Plot garden and leads a discussion on fertilizer. And Chris Masin, Storm Water Engineer for Shelby County, shares some of the benefits to installing a rain barrel.
307: Controlling Insects, Zoo Landscape
April 25, 2013
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about how to control all of the insects that come out this time of year. And Connie Shepherd, Horticulture Manager, Memphis Zoo, discusses her designs for the garden at the zoo that benefits both the animals and the public.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about how to control all of the insects that come out this time of year. And Connie Shepherd, Horticulture Manager, Memphis Zoo, discusses her designs for the garden at the zoo that benefits both the animals and the public.
309: Spring Vegetable Gardening Tips, Using Fungicides
May 9, 2013
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Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, and Jo Anne Waterman, TSU Extension Agent-Shelby County, share spring vegetable gardening tips. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shows us how to use fungicides correctly.
Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, and Jo Anne Waterman, TSU Extension Agent-Shelby County, share spring vegetable gardening tips. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shows us how to use fungicides correctly.
310: Harvesting Fresh Herbs, Starting a Container Garden
May 16, 2013
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Dr. Lelia Kelly, Extension Professor of Horticulture at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center, and Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, give tips for harvesting and preserving fresh herbs. Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, demonstrates how to start a container garden.
Dr. Lelia Kelly, Extension Professor of Horticulture at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center, and Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, give tips for harvesting and preserving fresh herbs. Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, demonstrates how to start a container garden.
311: Herbal Tea Party, Recipes
May 23, 2013
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Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, and Sherri McCalla, President of the Memphis Herb Society, join Chris today in having an herbal tea party. The group gives out delicious recipes and answer viewer questions.
Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, and Sherri McCalla, President of the Memphis Herb Society, join Chris today in having an herbal tea party. The group gives out delicious recipes and answer viewer questions.
312: Tree Diseases, Master Gardener's "Through Our Garden Gates"
May 30, 2013
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, joins Chris to discuss ways you can get rid of bamboo and fruit tree diseases. And Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, gives us a sneak peek of the Memphis Area Master Gardener's "Through Our Garden Gates" tour and speaks with Catherine Lewis, Publicity Chairman TOGG, and Debbie Pittman, homeowner, on the tour.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, joins Chris to discuss ways you can get rid of bamboo and fruit tree diseases. And Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, gives us a sneak peek of the Memphis Area Master Gardener's "Through Our Garden Gates" tour and speaks with Catherine Lewis, Publicity Chairman TOGG, and Debbie Pittman, homeowner, on the tour.
313: Fire Ants, Proper Tree Care
June 6, 2013
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discusses fire ants, how they got here and how you can get rid of them. And Jim Volgas, Master Urban Forester, talks about proper tree care.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discusses fire ants, how they got here and how you can get rid of them. And Jim Volgas, Master Urban Forester, talks about proper tree care.
315: Azalea Q&A
June 20, 2013
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Booker T. Leigh, Director of the UT Extension-Tipton county, and Dale Skaggs, Horticulture Director, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, answer questions regarding Azaleas.
Booker T. Leigh, Director of the UT Extension-Tipton county, and Dale Skaggs, Horticulture Director, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, answer questions regarding Azaleas.
316: Lawn Care During Summer
June 27, 2013
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Ellen Leblond, Horticulture Expert, and Booker T. Leigh, Director of the UT Extension-Tipton County, join Chris to discuss Peonies and ways to care for your lawn during these hot summer months.
Ellen Leblond, Horticulture Expert, and Booker T. Leigh, Director of the UT Extension-Tipton County, join Chris to discuss Peonies and ways to care for your lawn during these hot summer months.
401: WKNO Garden, Curry Egg Salad, Summer Celebration
July 4, 2013
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, gives an update on the WKNO Family Plot garden. Amy Elizer, UT Extension Agent-Madison County Director, demonstrates how to make curry egg salad. And Carol Reese, UT Extension Specialist at the West Tennessee Research Center in Jackson, talks about Summer Celebration, and what events to expect.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, gives an update on the WKNO Family Plot garden. Amy Elizer, UT Extension Agent-Madison County Director, demonstrates how to make curry egg salad. And Carol Reese, UT Extension Specialist at the West Tennessee Research Center in Jackson, talks about Summer Celebration, and what events to expect.
402: Animals out of the Garden, Visit with Dr. Michael Dirr
July 11, 2013
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shares tips for keeping animals and critters out of your garden. And Carol Reese, UT Extension Specialist at the West Tennessee Research Center in Jackson, talks about her visit with Dr. Michael Dirr.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shares tips for keeping animals and critters out of your garden. And Carol Reese, UT Extension Specialist at the West Tennessee Research Center in Jackson, talks about her visit with Dr. Michael Dirr.
403: Caramelized Onion Dip, Summer Memories
July 18, 2013
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Priscilla Eddins, UT Extension Agent-Tipton County, shares a delicious recipe for caramelized onion dip. Plus Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, reminisces on childhood summer memories.
Priscilla Eddins, UT Extension Agent-Tipton County, shares a delicious recipe for caramelized onion dip. Plus Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, reminisces on childhood summer memories.
404: Snakes, New Hydrangea Cultivars
July 25, 2013
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Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, talks about the different snakes in the Mid-South, and ways to identify a venomous one. Plus Ann Zaner, Memphis Area Master Gardener, discusses new Hydrangea cultivars.
Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, talks about the different snakes in the Mid-South, and ways to identify a venomous one. Plus Ann Zaner, Memphis Area Master Gardener, discusses new Hydrangea cultivars.
405: Mid-South Climate, Growing Blueberries and Blackberries
August 1, 2013
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Jim Belles, National Weather Service, talks about the Mid-South climate for 2013, and what to expect for the rest of the year. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shares his suggestions for growing blueberries and blackberries.
Jim Belles, National Weather Service, talks about the Mid-South climate for 2013, and what to expect for the rest of the year. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shares his suggestions for growing blueberries and blackberries.
406: Growing Peaches and Figs, Pickled Peaches Recipe
August 8, 2013
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, and Melissa Petersen, Edible Memphis Magazine, give tips for growing peaches and figs. Plus, a recipe for pickled peaches.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, and Melissa Petersen, Edible Memphis Magazine, give tips for growing peaches and figs. Plus, a recipe for pickled peaches.
408: Options for Perennials, Keeping Pecan Trees Healthy
August 22, 2013
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Dale Skaggs, Horticulture Director, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, discuss different options for Perennials that add a pop of color to your garden. And Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shares his tips for keeping your pecan trees healthy.
Dale Skaggs, Horticulture Director, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, discuss different options for Perennials that add a pop of color to your garden. And Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shares his tips for keeping your pecan trees healthy.
409: Keep Tennessee Beautiful Celebration, Apple and Pear Trees
August 29, 2013
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Missy Marshall, Executive Director, Keep Tennessee Beautiful, talks about Keep Tennessee Beautiful's 30 year celebration. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shares tips on growing apple and pear trees.
Missy Marshall, Executive Director, Keep Tennessee Beautiful, talks about Keep Tennessee Beautiful's 30 year celebration. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shares tips on growing apple and pear trees.
410: School Farm Program, Eating Locally, and Adding Color to the Garden
September 5, 2013
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Janet Carson, Horticulture Specialist, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Margaret Grace Haltom, Farm to Fork Fellow, Shelby Farms Greenline Garden, and student at White Station High School, and Ben Townsend, Shelby County Schools Farm Manager/ Educator, join Chris to discuss the school farm program, the benefits to eating locally, and ways to bring color into your garden.
Janet Carson, Horticulture Specialist, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Margaret Grace Haltom, Farm to Fork Fellow, Shelby Farms Greenline Garden, and student at White Station High School, and Ben Townsend, Shelby County Schools Farm Manager/ Educator, join Chris to discuss the school farm program, the benefits to eating locally, and ways to bring color into your garden.
411: Gardening for Fall, Bobby Lanier Farm Park
September 12, 2013
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Janet Carson, Horticulture Specialist, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service talks about garden planning for fall. Plus Michelle Johns, Program and Development Coordinator of the Bobby Lanier Farm Park, discusses Bobby Lanier Farm Park, which recently opened in Germantown to educate visitors on sustainable gardening practices and healthy lifestyles.
Janet Carson, Horticulture Specialist, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service talks about garden planning for fall. Plus Michelle Johns, Program and Development Coordinator of the Bobby Lanier Farm Park, discusses Bobby Lanier Farm Park, which recently opened in Germantown to educate visitors on sustainable gardening practices and healthy lifestyles.
412: Tress and Shrubs for Fall, Growing Grapes
September 19, 2013
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Rick Pudwell, Horticulture Director at the Memphis Botanic Garden, gives advice for woody trees and shrubs to plant this fall. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, gives tips for growing grapes.
Rick Pudwell, Horticulture Director at the Memphis Botanic Garden, gives advice for woody trees and shrubs to plant this fall. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, gives tips for growing grapes.
413: Lawn Care during Winter, Irrigation
September 26, 2013
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Booker T. Leigh, Director of the UT Extension-Tipton County, gives tips for caring for your lawn during the fall and winter months. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about irrigation due to the heat and dryness lately.
Booker T. Leigh, Director of the UT Extension-Tipton County, gives tips for caring for your lawn during the fall and winter months. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about irrigation due to the heat and dryness lately.
414: Orchids, Fall Vegetable Gardening
October 3, 2013
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Laurie Williams, Adult Education Manager, Memphis Botanic Garden and Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, talk about growing Orchids successfully and Fall vegetable gardening.
Laurie Williams, Adult Education Manager, Memphis Botanic Garden and Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, talk about growing Orchids successfully and Fall vegetable gardening.
415: Fresh Basil Pesto, Homemade Garden tools, and Kudzu Bugs
October 10, 2013
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Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, joins Chris to discuss some of his favorite homemade garden tools, cultural practices, and Kudzu bugs. Plus Rita Jackson, UT Extension Agent, demonstrates how to make a delicious fresh basil pesto.
Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, joins Chris to discuss some of his favorite homemade garden tools, cultural practices, and Kudzu bugs. Plus Rita Jackson, UT Extension Agent, demonstrates how to make a delicious fresh basil pesto.
416: Canning
October 17, 2013
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Cathy Faust, UT Extension Director, and Carol Reese, UT Ornamental Horticulture Specialist at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center in Jackson, join Chris to discuss home canning. They go over all of the basics with how to get started, what you'll need, and why you should be doing it.
Cathy Faust, UT Extension Director, and Carol Reese, UT Ornamental Horticulture Specialist at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center in Jackson, join Chris to discuss home canning. They go over all of the basics with how to get started, what you'll need, and why you should be doing it.
417: Plants to Avoid, Wolf River Conservancy
October 24, 2013
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Carol Reese, UT Ornamental Horticulture Specialist at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center in Jackson, talks about trees, shrubs, and plants to avoid. Plus Cathy Justis, Director of Education, Wolf River Conservancy, discusses how the mission of the Wolf River Conservancy is to protect the natural resource.
Carol Reese, UT Ornamental Horticulture Specialist at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center in Jackson, talks about trees, shrubs, and plants to avoid. Plus Cathy Justis, Director of Education, Wolf River Conservancy, discusses how the mission of the Wolf River Conservancy is to protect the natural resource.
418: Fairy Garden, Let's Grow Garden Expo, Problems with Pumpkins
October 31, 2013
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Tricia Hunt, Owner of Millstone Market and Nursery in Germantown, TN, and Anne Krekelberg, President, Memphis Area Master Gardeners, are here to talk about making a fairy garden, and the upcoming event, Let's Grow Garden Expo. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about problems you might be having with your Pumpkins.
Tricia Hunt, Owner of Millstone Market and Nursery in Germantown, TN, and Anne Krekelberg, President, Memphis Area Master Gardeners, are here to talk about making a fairy garden, and the upcoming event, Let's Grow Garden Expo. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about problems you might be having with your Pumpkins.
419: Solving the Bee Mystery, Cover Crops
November 7, 2013
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David Glover, The Bartlett Bee Whisperer, is here to discuss Bees and what beekeepers are dong to solve the mystery of the disappearing Honeybees. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about the use of cover crops in vegetable gardening.
David Glover, The Bartlett Bee Whisperer, is here to discuss Bees and what beekeepers are dong to solve the mystery of the disappearing Honeybees. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about the use of cover crops in vegetable gardening.
420: Winterizing Tools, Pumpkin Lasagna
November 14, 2013
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shares tips on winterizing your tools. Plus Sherri Morris, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, shares her recipe for delicious pumpkin lasagna.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shares tips on winterizing your tools. Plus Sherri Morris, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, shares her recipe for delicious pumpkin lasagna.
421: Planting Fall Bulbs, Interpret Soil Test Results
November 21, 2013
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Dale Skaggs, Horticulture Director, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, shares tips on planting fall bulbs. And Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discusses how to interpret soil test results.
Dale Skaggs, Horticulture Director, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, shares tips on planting fall bulbs. And Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discusses how to interpret soil test results.
422: Fall and Winter Gardening Q&A
November 28, 2013
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Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, and Booker T. Leigh, Director of the UT Extension-Tipton County, join Chris to answer some of your most frequently asked questions about fall and winter gardening.
Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, and Booker T. Leigh, Director of the UT Extension-Tipton County, join Chris to answer some of your most frequently asked questions about fall and winter gardening.
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