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523: Getting the Garden Ready, Roses
March 5, 2015
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Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, talks about getting your garden ready for planting. And Jimmy Moser, Master Rosarian, discusses ways to care for Roses as we come out of the cold winter months.
Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, talks about getting your garden ready for planting. And Jimmy Moser, Master Rosarian, discusses ways to care for Roses as we come out of the cold winter months.
524: Cool Season Vegetables, Proper Way to Mulch
March 12, 2015
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Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, talks about cool season vegetables, and which ones we can plant right now. And Jim Volgas, Master Gardener and Certified Arborist, shows us the proper way to mulch.
Walter Battle, Director of the UT Extension-Haywood County, talks about cool season vegetables, and which ones we can plant right now. And Jim Volgas, Master Gardener and Certified Arborist, shows us the proper way to mulch.
525: Spring Fling, Pruning Fruit Trees
March 19, 2015
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Carol Watkins, Master Gardener, and Jane Carter, Master Gardener, give us information on this year's Spring Fling at the Agricenter. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about how to prune fruit trees.
Carol Watkins, Master Gardener, and Jane Carter, Master Gardener, give us information on this year's Spring Fling at the Agricenter. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about how to prune fruit trees.
526: Roots Farm Training, Horticultural Oils and Dormant Oils
March 27, 2015
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Mary Phillips, Roots Memphis, talks about the Roots farm training program. And Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discusses horticultural oils and dormant oils.
Mary Phillips, Roots Memphis, talks about the Roots farm training program. And Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discusses horticultural oils and dormant oils.
527: Lawn Care for Spring, Divide and Repot Houseplants
April 2, 2015
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Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent-Shelby County, shows you what to do to get your lawn ready for spring. He also talks about fertilizer and aeration. Plus Laurie Williams, Adult Education Manager at Memphis Botanic Garden, discusses moving houseplants outside for the summer and also demonstrates how to divide and repot houseplants.
Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent-Shelby County, shows you what to do to get your lawn ready for spring. He also talks about fertilizer and aeration. Plus Laurie Williams, Adult Education Manager at Memphis Botanic Garden, discusses moving houseplants outside for the summer and also demonstrates how to divide and repot houseplants.
528: Plant Propagation, Reduce Weeds in the Backyard
April 9, 2015
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Kim Rucker, Cutting Garden and Greenhouse Manager, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, explains plant propagation. She also demonstrates how to use seeds and cuttings to get new plants. And Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent-Shelby County, joins Chris outside to talk about how cultural practices help reduce the amount of weeds in your yard.
Kim Rucker, Cutting Garden and Greenhouse Manager, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, explains plant propagation. She also demonstrates how to use seeds and cuttings to get new plants. And Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent-Shelby County, joins Chris outside to talk about how cultural practices help reduce the amount of weeds in your yard.
529: WKNO Garden, Landscape Planting
April 16, 2015
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Tom Mashour, Master Gardener-Tipton County, is outside in the WKNO Family Plot garden with Chris to plant tomatoes and peppers. Plus Carol Reese, Ornamental Horticulture Specialist, Western district UT Extension Service, talks about landscape planting.
Tom Mashour, Master Gardener-Tipton County, is outside in the WKNO Family Plot garden with Chris to plant tomatoes and peppers. Plus Carol Reese, Ornamental Horticulture Specialist, Western district UT Extension Service, talks about landscape planting.
530: Planting in Containers, WKNO Garden Landscaping
April 23, 2015
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Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, demonstrates planting in containers. And Carol Reese, Ornamental Horticulture Specialist, Western district UT Extension Service, is outside with Family Plot Producer, Peter Richards, and Chris to show them how to improve the landscaping around the WKNO Family Plot garden.
Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, demonstrates planting in containers. And Carol Reese, Ornamental Horticulture Specialist, Western district UT Extension Service, is outside with Family Plot Producer, Peter Richards, and Chris to show them how to improve the landscaping around the WKNO Family Plot garden.
531: Hummingbird Feeders, Preventing Insect Damage in Trees
April 30, 2015
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Mitch Robinson, Conservation Education Manager, Strawberry Plains Audubon Center, discusses Hummingbirds and their feeders. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about preventing insect damage in fruit trees.
Mitch Robinson, Conservation Education Manager, Strawberry Plains Audubon Center, discusses Hummingbirds and their feeders. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about preventing insect damage in fruit trees.
532: Controlling Garden Pests, Stir-Fry Cabbage
May 7, 2015
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Rita Jackson, UT Extension Agent, discusses controlling common garden pests. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, demonstrates how to make stir-fry cabbage. Plus, the group answers viewer gardening questions.
Rita Jackson, UT Extension Agent, discusses controlling common garden pests. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, demonstrates how to make stir-fry cabbage. Plus, the group answers viewer gardening questions.
533: Planting Vegetable Seeds, Rain Gardens
May 14, 2015
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Walter Battle, Extension Director-Haywood County, shows us how to plant vegetable seeds. And Mary Wilder, Master Gardener, discusses rain gardens.
Walter Battle, Extension Director-Haywood County, shows us how to plant vegetable seeds. And Mary Wilder, Master Gardener, discusses rain gardens.
534: Buying Plants from the Nursery, Community Gardens
May 21, 2015
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Walter Battle, Extension Director-Haywood County, shows us what to look for when buying a plant from the nursery. Plus JoAnne Waterman, TSU Extension Agent, takes us to a community garden in Orange Mound to show us what goes in to starting one.
Walter Battle, Extension Director-Haywood County, shows us what to look for when buying a plant from the nursery. Plus JoAnne Waterman, TSU Extension Agent, takes us to a community garden in Orange Mound to show us what goes in to starting one.
535: WKNO Garden, "Through Our Garden Gates" Tour
May 28, 2015
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, joins Chris out in the WKNO Family Plot garden to show us how to mix and apply fungicide on tomatoes. Then, Chris gets a tour of a garden from the "Through Our Garden Gates" Master Gardener Event.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, joins Chris out in the WKNO Family Plot garden to show us how to mix and apply fungicide on tomatoes. Then, Chris gets a tour of a garden from the "Through Our Garden Gates" Master Gardener Event.
536: Spiders, Controlling Rodent Pests
June 4, 2015
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Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, discusses the different kinds of spiders we have here in the Mid-South. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, joins Andy in a discussion about rodent pests and ways to control them.
Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, discusses the different kinds of spiders we have here in the Mid-South. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, joins Andy in a discussion about rodent pests and ways to control them.
537: Plant Camp, Paw Paw Trees
June 11, 2015
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Becky Burns, Master Gardener, talks about Plant Camp, a day camp by the Shelby County Master Gardeners. And Carol Reese, Ornamental Horticulture Specialist, Western district UT Extension Service, gives out information on Paw Paw Trees.
Becky Burns, Master Gardener, talks about Plant Camp, a day camp by the Shelby County Master Gardeners. And Carol Reese, Ornamental Horticulture Specialist, Western district UT Extension Service, gives out information on Paw Paw Trees.
538: Pollination, Summer Squash Casserole
June 18, 2015
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Carol Reese, Ornamental Horticulture Specialist, Western district UT Extension Service, discusses everything you need to know about pollination. Plus Cathy Faust, UT Extension Agent, teaches us how to make a delicious summer squash casserole.
Carol Reese, Ornamental Horticulture Specialist, Western district UT Extension Service, discusses everything you need to know about pollination. Plus Cathy Faust, UT Extension Agent, teaches us how to make a delicious summer squash casserole.
539: Summer Lawn Diseases, Controlling Fire Ants
June 25, 2015
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Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent-Shelby County, discusses common summer lawn diseases, and what to do to get rid of them. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about ways to control fire ants.
Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent-Shelby County, discusses common summer lawn diseases, and what to do to get rid of them. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about ways to control fire ants.
601: Summer Celebration, Controlling Deer, Raccoons, and Squirrels
July 2, 2015
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Ginger Rowsey, Communication Specialist at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center, talks about Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show in Jackson. And Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discusses how to control larger pests including deer, raccoons, and squirrels.
Ginger Rowsey, Communication Specialist at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center, talks about Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show in Jackson. And Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discusses how to control larger pests including deer, raccoons, and squirrels.
602: Q&A Show
July 9, 2015
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In this episode, we are answering questions that we did not have the chance to air by combining them into this episode. Some of the topics include ants, bees, cotton, and tons more!
In this episode, we are answering questions that we did not have the chance to air by combining them into this episode. Some of the topics include ants, bees, cotton, and tons more!
603: Bird Feeders and Baths, Defining Gardening Terms
July 16, 2015
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Debbie Bruce, Wild Birds Unlimited, discusses bird feeders and bird baths. Also Dr. Lelia Kelly, Extension Professor of Horticulture at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center, helps define common gardening terms.
Debbie Bruce, Wild Birds Unlimited, discusses bird feeders and bird baths. Also Dr. Lelia Kelly, Extension Professor of Horticulture at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center, helps define common gardening terms.
604: Preparing for Fall, Root Tomato Plants, Terrarium
July 23, 2015
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Dr. Lelia Kelly, Extension Professor of Horticulture at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center, discusses preparing for the fall garden and she also shows us how to root tomato plants from sucker branches. Mary Heim, Master Gardener, demonstrates how to build a terrarium.
Dr. Lelia Kelly, Extension Professor of Horticulture at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center, discusses preparing for the fall garden and she also shows us how to root tomato plants from sucker branches. Mary Heim, Master Gardener, demonstrates how to build a terrarium.
605: Drip Irrigation, WKNO Garden Problems
July 30, 2015
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Melisa Nowag, Master Gardener, shows us how to install a drip irrigation system. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, finds big problems with our squash plants in the WKNO Family Plot garden.
Melisa Nowag, Master Gardener, shows us how to install a drip irrigation system. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, finds big problems with our squash plants in the WKNO Family Plot garden.
606: Rain Barrel, Tree Bugs
August 6, 2015
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Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent, demonstrates how to make a rain barrel to catch water from the roof. And Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discusses tree bugs.
Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent, demonstrates how to make a rain barrel to catch water from the roof. And Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discusses tree bugs.
607: Q&A Show
August 13, 2015
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In this episode, we are answering questions that we did not have the chance to air by combining them into this episode. Some of the topics include tomatoes, birds, watermelons, bees and tons more!
In this episode, we are answering questions that we did not have the chance to air by combining them into this episode. Some of the topics include tomatoes, birds, watermelons, bees and tons more!
608: Colony Collapse Disorder, WKNO Garden Problems
August 20, 2015
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David Glover, Bartlett Bee Whisperer, discusses colony collapse disorder in Honey Bees. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, goes out into the WKNO Family Plot garden to identify problems with our tomato plants.
David Glover, Bartlett Bee Whisperer, discusses colony collapse disorder in Honey Bees. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, goes out into the WKNO Family Plot garden to identify problems with our tomato plants.
609: Planting Fall Vegetables
August 27, 2015
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Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, shows us how to plant fall vegetables. And Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, explains why our corn did not do as well as it could have.
Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, shows us how to plant fall vegetables. And Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, explains why our corn did not do as well as it could have.
610: Fall Flower Beds, Master Gardener Program
September 5, 2015
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Joellen Dimond, UT/TSU Extension Agent-Tipton County, discusses the different varieties of plants that work nicely in fall flower beds. Plus Natalie Bumgarner, Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Coordinator, talks about what the Master Gardener program in Tennessee does.
Joellen Dimond, UT/TSU Extension Agent-Tipton County, discusses the different varieties of plants that work nicely in fall flower beds. Plus Natalie Bumgarner, Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Coordinator, talks about what the Master Gardener program in Tennessee does.
611: Lawn Care for Winter, Testing Vegetables
September 12, 2015
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Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent-Shelby County, discusses what you'll need to do to get your lawn ready for winter. And Natalie Bumgarner, Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Coordinator, talks about how experts test new varieties of vegetables in order to find the best ones.
Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent-Shelby County, discusses what you'll need to do to get your lawn ready for winter. And Natalie Bumgarner, Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Coordinator, talks about how experts test new varieties of vegetables in order to find the best ones.
612: Zucchini Noodles, Modes of Action for Herbicides
September 16, 2015
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Natalie Owens, TSU Extension Agent, demonstrates how to make Zucchini noodles with sauce. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent talks about herbicides and what their modes of action mean for the homeowner.
Natalie Owens, TSU Extension Agent, demonstrates how to make Zucchini noodles with sauce. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent talks about herbicides and what their modes of action mean for the homeowner.
613: Succulents, Pesticide and Fungicide Modes of Action
September 23, 2015
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Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, discusses Succulents. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent talks about pesticide and fungicide modes of action and how to avoid pesticide resistance in insects.
Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, discusses Succulents. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent talks about pesticide and fungicide modes of action and how to avoid pesticide resistance in insects.
614: Divide and Repot Hostas, Common Gardening Terms
October 3, 2015
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Cheryl Lockhart, Master Gardener, demonstrates how to divide and repot Hostas. Plus Dr. Lelia Kelly, Extension Professor of Horticulture at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center, helps define common gardening terms.
Cheryl Lockhart, Master Gardener, demonstrates how to divide and repot Hostas. Plus Dr. Lelia Kelly, Extension Professor of Horticulture at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center, helps define common gardening terms.
615: Moving Houseplants Indoors, Cleaning the Garden for Winter
October 3, 2015
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Laurie Williams, Master Gardener, shares her tips on getting houseplants ready to move indoors for the winter months. And Dr. Lelia Kelly, Extension Professor of Horticulture at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center, talks about cleaning the garden for winter and using what you found to make potpourri.
Laurie Williams, Master Gardener, shares her tips on getting houseplants ready to move indoors for the winter months. And Dr. Lelia Kelly, Extension Professor of Horticulture at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center, talks about cleaning the garden for winter and using what you found to make potpourri.
616: Halloween Display, Hoop House
October 17, 2015
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Jason Reeves, UT Horticulturist, demonstrates how to make a Halloween display. Plus Stephan Leonard, Master Gardener, builds a hoop house for our raised beds.
Jason Reeves, UT Horticulturist, demonstrates how to make a Halloween display. Plus Stephan Leonard, Master Gardener, builds a hoop house for our raised beds.
617: Planting a Tree, WKNO Garden Raised Beds
October 24, 2015
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Wes Hopper, Certified Arborist, shows us how to plant a tree. And Peter Richards, Family Plot Producer, shows how we built the Family Plot raised beds.
Wes Hopper, Certified Arborist, shows us how to plant a tree. And Peter Richards, Family Plot Producer, shows how we built the Family Plot raised beds.
618: Bats, Keeping Mice and Rats out of the House
October 31, 2015
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Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, discusses the basics of all things Bats. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, is here to share tips on how to keep Mice, Rats, and other animals out of your home during the winter.
Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, discusses the basics of all things Bats. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, is here to share tips on how to keep Mice, Rats, and other animals out of your home during the winter.
619: Storing for the Winter, Taking and Sending Soil Samples
November 6, 2015
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Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent-Shelby County, demonstrates how to prepare your lawnmower for storage during the winter. Also Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discusses how to take and send soil samples to the lab.
Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent-Shelby County, demonstrates how to prepare your lawnmower for storage during the winter. Also Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discusses how to take and send soil samples to the lab.
620: Compost Pile, Results from a Soil Test
November 14, 2015
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Tonya Ashworth, Gardening Expert, demonstrates how to build a compost pile. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shows us how to lime a lawn with the information from a soil test report.
Tonya Ashworth, Gardening Expert, demonstrates how to build a compost pile. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shows us how to lime a lawn with the information from a soil test report.
621: Buying Seeds, Planting Tulips and Pansies, Gardening over the Winter
November 21, 2015
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Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, discusses the different ways to buy seeds. Joellen Dimond, UT Extension Agent-Tipton County, demonstrates how to plant Tulips for spring and Pansies for an extra splash of color this winter. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about what to do in the garden over the winter.
Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, discusses the different ways to buy seeds. Joellen Dimond, UT Extension Agent-Tipton County, demonstrates how to plant Tulips for spring and Pansies for an extra splash of color this winter. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about what to do in the garden over the winter.
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