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622: Soil Preparation, Spring Fling
March 12, 2016
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Walter Battle, UT Extension Director-Haywood County, talks about soil preparation. Ginny Fletcher, President of the Memphis Area Master Gardeners, tells us about the upcoming Spring Fling. And Jean Ward Jones, Master Gardener, demonstrates how to make leaf casts from concrete. Plus, this season we are adding another segment to The Family Plot, "This Week In The Garden." The segment will be one minute long and will include gardening advice or a demonstration.
Walter Battle, UT Extension Director-Haywood County, talks about soil preparation. Ginny Fletcher, President of the Memphis Area Master Gardeners, tells us about the upcoming Spring Fling. And Jean Ward Jones, Master Gardener, demonstrates how to make leaf casts from concrete. Plus, this season we are adding another segment to The Family Plot, "This Week In The Garden." The segment will be one minute long and will include gardening advice or a demonstration.
623: Cool Season Vegetables, Extension Program, Removing Mistletoe
March 19, 2016
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Walter Battle, UT Extension Director-Haywood County, discusses cool season vegetables. Jim Todd, Shelby County Extension Director, talks about the history of the Extension Program. And Chris demonstrates how to remove mistletoe from a tree.
Walter Battle, UT Extension Director-Haywood County, discusses cool season vegetables. Jim Todd, Shelby County Extension Director, talks about the history of the Extension Program. And Chris demonstrates how to remove mistletoe from a tree.
624: Lettuce Planting, Pruning Apple Trees
March 26, 2016
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Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, talks about getting ready for lettuce planting. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, demonstrates how to prune apple trees.
Tom Mashour, Master Gardener, talks about getting ready for lettuce planting. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, demonstrates how to prune apple trees.
625: Growing Cabbage, Pruning Nectarine Trees
April 2, 2016
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Stephanie Allgood, Master Gardener, discusses growing cabbage. Also Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, demonstrates how to prune nectarine trees.
Stephanie Allgood, Master Gardener, discusses growing cabbage. Also Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, demonstrates how to prune nectarine trees.
626: Container Garden, Planting Tomatoes, Soil Sample
April 9, 2016
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Joellen Dimond, UT Extension Agent-Tipton County, demonstrates how to plant a container garden, containing herbs and flowers. And Walter Battle, UT Extension Agent-Haywood County, shows us how he plants tomatoes and takes a soil sample.
Joellen Dimond, UT Extension Agent-Tipton County, demonstrates how to plant a container garden, containing herbs and flowers. And Walter Battle, UT Extension Agent-Haywood County, shows us how he plants tomatoes and takes a soil sample.
627: Planting Peppers and Summer Flowers
April 16, 2016
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Walter Battle, UT Extension Agent-Haywood County, demonstrates how to plant peppers in the WKNO Family Plot garden. Plus Joellen Dimond, UT Extension Agent-Tipton County, plants summer flowers.
Walter Battle, UT Extension Agent-Haywood County, demonstrates how to plant peppers in the WKNO Family Plot garden. Plus Joellen Dimond, UT Extension Agent-Tipton County, plants summer flowers.
628: Fertilizer, Laying Sod
April 23, 2016
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Celeste Scott, UT Extension Agent-Madison County, discusses everything you need to know about fertilizer. And Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent, demonstrates how to lay sod.
Celeste Scott, UT Extension Agent-Madison County, discusses everything you need to know about fertilizer. And Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent, demonstrates how to lay sod.
629: Emerald Ash Borer, Calibrating Fertilizer Spreaders
April 30, 2016
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Shawn Posey, Urban Forester, discusses the Emerald Ash Borer and the damage it can do in the next few years. Also Celeste Scott, UT Extension Agent-Madison County, shows us how to calibrate fertilizer spreaders and spray equipment.
Shawn Posey, Urban Forester, discusses the Emerald Ash Borer and the damage it can do in the next few years. Also Celeste Scott, UT Extension Agent-Madison County, shows us how to calibrate fertilizer spreaders and spray equipment.
630: Planting Vegetable Seeds, How to Aerate the Lawn
May 7, 2016
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Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, demonstrates how to plant vegetable seeds. Plus Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent, shows us how to aerate your lawn.
Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, demonstrates how to plant vegetable seeds. Plus Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent, shows us how to aerate your lawn.
631: Fish Feature in the Garden, WKNO Garden
May 14, 2016
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Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, discusses fish for an added water feature in your garden. Also Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, plants blackberries in the WKNO Family Plot garden.
Andy Williams, Director of The Lichterman Nature Center, discusses fish for an added water feature in your garden. Also Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, plants blackberries in the WKNO Family Plot garden.
632: Planting Garden Vines, Systemic Insecticides
May 21, 2016
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Joellen Dimond, UT Extension Agent-Tipton County, demonstrates how to plant garden vines in the WKNO Family Plot garden. And Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discusses systemic insecticides.
Joellen Dimond, UT Extension Agent-Tipton County, demonstrates how to plant garden vines in the WKNO Family Plot garden. And Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discusses systemic insecticides.
633: Birdhouses, Animal Traps
May 28, 2016
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Debbie Bruce, Wild Birds Unlimited, discusses birdhouses. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shows us how to set and bait a live animal trap for possums and raccoons.
Debbie Bruce, Wild Birds Unlimited, discusses birdhouses. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, shows us how to set and bait a live animal trap for possums and raccoons.
634: Bermuda Grass and Zosyia Grass, Problem Plants
June 4, 2016
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Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent, takes a look at three varieties of Bermuda grass and three varieties of Zosyia Grass. Plus Carol Reese, UT Extension Area Specialist in Ornamental Horticulture, discusses problem plants and different options to replace them with.
Booker T. Leigh, UT Extension Agent, takes a look at three varieties of Bermuda grass and three varieties of Zosyia Grass. Plus Carol Reese, UT Extension Area Specialist in Ornamental Horticulture, discusses problem plants and different options to replace them with.
635: Q&A Show
June 11, 2016
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This week, it's time to get caught up on viewer questions. This Q&A will tackle questions about nutsedge, mulch, hostas, and much more!
This week, it's time to get caught up on viewer questions. This Q&A will tackle questions about nutsedge, mulch, hostas, and much more!
636: Monarch Butterflies, Heirlooms
June 18, 2016
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Mary Schmidt, The Lichterman Nature Center, discusses Monarch Butterflies. Plus Carol Reese, UT Extension Area Specialist in Ornamental Horticulture, talks about heirlooms.
Mary Schmidt, The Lichterman Nature Center, discusses Monarch Butterflies. Plus Carol Reese, UT Extension Area Specialist in Ornamental Horticulture, talks about heirlooms.
637: Zucchini Lasagna, Fruit Tree Pests
June 25, 2016
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Cathy Faust, UT Extension Agent, demonstrates how to make Zucchini noodle lasagna. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discusses fruit tree pests.
Cathy Faust, UT Extension Agent, demonstrates how to make Zucchini noodle lasagna. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discusses fruit tree pests.
701: Garbanzo Bean Salad, Corn
July 2, 2016
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Sarah Poole, UT Extension Agent-Crockett County and Kitchen Diva, demonstrates how to make marinated garbanzo bean salad. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about corn.
Sarah Poole, UT Extension Agent-Crockett County and Kitchen Diva, demonstrates how to make marinated garbanzo bean salad. Plus Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, talks about corn.
702: Tomatoes, Fungicides and Glyphosate
July 9, 2016
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Alainia Hagerty, Tomato Baby, talks about all things tomatoes. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discusses fungicides and glyphosate.
Alainia Hagerty, Tomato Baby, talks about all things tomatoes. Mike Dennison, Retired UT Extension Agent, discusses fungicides and glyphosate.
703: Q&A Show
July 16, 2016
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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, Ivy, Squirrels, and much 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, Ivy, Squirrels, and much more!
704: Houseplants, Colony Collapse Disorder, Bees and Static Electricity
July 23, 2016
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Lauri Williams, Memphis Botanic Garden, discusses houseplants and brings interesting examples to show us. David Glover, The Bartlett Bee Whisperer, gives us an update on Colony Collapse Disorder and talks about how Bees use static electricity to find nectar and pollinate flowers.
Lauri Williams, Memphis Botanic Garden, discusses houseplants and brings interesting examples to show us. David Glover, The Bartlett Bee Whisperer, gives us an update on Colony Collapse Disorder and talks about how Bees use static electricity to find nectar and pollinate flowers.
705: Snake Bites, Water-Wise Gardening
July 30, 2016
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Andy Williams from Lichterman Nature Center talks about Snake Bites and Tipton County TSU Extension Agent Joellen Dimond gives tips on water-wise gardening in the heat. Chris Cooper talks about how to prevent blossom-end rot.
Andy Williams from Lichterman Nature Center talks about Snake Bites and Tipton County TSU Extension Agent Joellen Dimond gives tips on water-wise gardening in the heat. Chris Cooper talks about how to prevent blossom-end rot.
706: Garden Crafts for Kids, Garden Safety
August 6, 2016
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MSU Extension Horticulture Specialist Dr. Lelia Kelly talks about fun garden crafts to do with the kids. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about garden safety. Joellen Dimond shows how to prune flowering annuals.
MSU Extension Horticulture Specialist Dr. Lelia Kelly talks about fun garden crafts to do with the kids. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about garden safety. Joellen Dimond shows how to prune flowering annuals.
707: Voles, Gardening Terms #3
August 13, 2016
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Retired Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about how to control voles and MSU Horticultural Specialist Lelia Kelly defines gardening terms. Joellen Dimond shows how to spray fungicide on tomatoes.
Retired Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about how to control voles and MSU Horticultural Specialist Lelia Kelly defines gardening terms. Joellen Dimond shows how to spray fungicide on tomatoes.
708: Starting Cool Season Vegetables, Fig Growing Tips
August 20, 2016
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Master Gardener Tom Mashour shows how to start cool season vegetables from seed for a fall harvest. Also, fig expert Bill Colvard gives some tips on growing figs. Extension Agent Joellen Dimond shows how to catch and kill Japanese beetles.
Master Gardener Tom Mashour shows how to start cool season vegetables from seed for a fall harvest. Also, fig expert Bill Colvard gives some tips on growing figs. Extension Agent Joellen Dimond shows how to catch and kill Japanese beetles.
709: Canning Peaches, Common Flower Problems
August 27, 2016
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Juanita Jones from Jones Orchard shows how to can peaches and Joellen Dimond talks about common flower problems and how to fix and avoid them. Chris Cooper talks about cracked tomatoes.
Juanita Jones from Jones Orchard shows how to can peaches and Joellen Dimond talks about common flower problems and how to fix and avoid them. Chris Cooper talks about cracked tomatoes.
710: Preempted
September 3, 2016
711: Microgreens, Getting Rid of Mice and Rats
September 10, 2016
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University of Tennessee Assistant Professor of Residential and Consumer Horticulture Natalie Bumgarner talks about how to grow microgreens. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about how to keep mice and rats out of your house and how to get rid of them once they are inside. Chris Cooper shows how to find and kill tomato hornworms.
University of Tennessee Assistant Professor of Residential and Consumer Horticulture Natalie Bumgarner talks about how to grow microgreens. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about how to keep mice and rats out of your house and how to get rid of them once they are inside. Chris Cooper shows how to find and kill tomato hornworms.
712: Basil Downy Mildew, Army Worms, and Squash Bugs; Fall Fruit Tree Care
September 17, 2016
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UT Assistant Professor of Residential and Consumer Horticulture Natalie Bumgarner talks about basil downy mildew, army worms, and squash bugs. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about fall fruit tree care. Master Gardener Tom Mashour shows how to extend a tomato stake.
UT Assistant Professor of Residential and Consumer Horticulture Natalie Bumgarner talks about basil downy mildew, army worms, and squash bugs. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about fall fruit tree care. Master Gardener Tom Mashour shows how to extend a tomato stake.
713: Preserving Herbs, Fall lawn Care
September 24, 2016
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Sherri McCalla, herb curator for Memphis Botanic Garden, talks about preserving herbs for winter and UT Extension Agent Booker T. Leigh talks about fall lawn care. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison shows how to calculate and mix pesticide.
Sherri McCalla, herb curator for Memphis Botanic Garden, talks about preserving herbs for winter and UT Extension Agent Booker T. Leigh talks about fall lawn care. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison shows how to calculate and mix pesticide.
714: Worm Castings, Organic Insect Control
October 1, 2016
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Bill Abresch from Happy Daze Worm Farm talks about worm composting basics and gardening expert Tonya Ashworth talks about organic gardening in the home garden. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison shows how to apply malathion.
Bill Abresch from Happy Daze Worm Farm talks about worm composting basics and gardening expert Tonya Ashworth talks about organic gardening in the home garden. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison shows how to apply malathion.
715: Monarch Tagging, Tree Holes and Tree Borers
October 8, 2016
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Mary Schmidt from Lichterman Nature Center shows how to tag monarch butterflies so they can be tracked in their southern migration. Also Retired Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about tree holes and tree borers. UT Assistant Professor of Residential and Consumer Horticulture Natalie Bumgarner talks about Watermelons for raised beds.
Mary Schmidt from Lichterman Nature Center shows how to tag monarch butterflies so they can be tracked in their southern migration. Also Retired Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about tree holes and tree borers. UT Assistant Professor of Residential and Consumer Horticulture Natalie Bumgarner talks about Watermelons for raised beds.
716: Q&A Show
October 15, 2016
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We answer viewer questions we didn't have time to air about tomatoes, ants, armadillos, and more.
We answer viewer questions we didn't have time to air about tomatoes, ants, armadillos, and more.
717: Pressure Canning Tomatoes, Pesticide Storage and Disposal
October 22, 2016
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Extension agent Cathy Faust shows how to can tomatoes and retired Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about pesticide storage and disposal. Mary Schmidt from Lichterman Nature Center talks about flowers for butterflies.
Extension agent Cathy Faust shows how to can tomatoes and retired Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about pesticide storage and disposal. Mary Schmidt from Lichterman Nature Center talks about flowers for butterflies.
718: Chickens, Fall and Winter Flower Planting
October 29, 2016
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Host Chris Cooper visits Master Gardener Patsy Cortright and her chickens. And Tipton County Extension Agent Joellen Dimond plants fall and winter color in the flower bed. Chris Cooper shows how to identify bacterial leaf spot.
Host Chris Cooper visits Master Gardener Patsy Cortright and her chickens. And Tipton County Extension Agent Joellen Dimond plants fall and winter color in the flower bed. Chris Cooper shows how to identify bacterial leaf spot.
719: Attracting Winter Birds, Tree Check-up
November 5, 2016
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Debbie Bruce from Wild Birds Unlimited talks about winter birds and how to attract them to your yard. Also, Certified Arborist Wes Hopper takes a look at the tree we planted one year ago to see how it is doing. Master Gardener Patsy Cortright shows how to compost chicken manure.
Debbie Bruce from Wild Birds Unlimited talks about winter birds and how to attract them to your yard. Also, Certified Arborist Wes Hopper takes a look at the tree we planted one year ago to see how it is doing. Master Gardener Patsy Cortright shows how to compost chicken manure.
720: Winter Cover Crops, Boxwoods
November 12, 2016
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Master Gardener Carl Wayne Hardeman talks about the benefits of winter cover crops. Also, UT Extension Horticultural Specialist Carol Reese talks about boxwoods. Chris Cooper shows how to identify ladybug larve.
Master Gardener Carl Wayne Hardeman talks about the benefits of winter cover crops. Also, UT Extension Horticultural Specialist Carol Reese talks about boxwoods. Chris Cooper shows how to identify ladybug larve.
721: Winter Cover Crops, Boxwoods
November 19, 2016
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Master Gardener Tom Mashour shows how to make an inexpensive grow stand to provide light for indoor seedlings. Also, UT Extension Horticulture Specialist Carol Reese talks about how to find reliable and accurate gardening information on the internet. Jason Reeves talks about pruning evergreens for winter displays.
Master Gardener Tom Mashour shows how to make an inexpensive grow stand to provide light for indoor seedlings. Also, UT Extension Horticulture Specialist Carol Reese talks about how to find reliable and accurate gardening information on the internet. Jason Reeves talks about pruning evergreens for winter displays.
722: Winter Tool Maintenance, Winter Greenery Arrangement
November 26, 2016
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Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison shows how to maintain tools and get them ready for winter. Also, UT Horticulturist Jason Reeves creates a seasonal greenery arrangement with a large flower pot and evergreen branches. Chris Cooper gets the Family Plot garden ready for winter.
Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison shows how to maintain tools and get them ready for winter. Also, UT Horticulturist Jason Reeves creates a seasonal greenery arrangement with a large flower pot and evergreen branches. Chris Cooper gets the Family Plot garden ready for winter.
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