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723: Spring Fling, Terrariums, Protecting Plants From Frost.
March 11, 2017
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Master Gardner Ginny Fletcher, Shelby County Extension Director Jim Todd, and Master Gardener Jane Carter talk about this year’s Spring Fling. Jane also demonstrates how to build a terrarium. And Master Gardener Tom Mashour talks about protecting plants from frost. Tome Mashour shows how to tell if your soil is too wet to till.
Master Gardner Ginny Fletcher, Shelby County Extension Director Jim Todd, and Master Gardener Jane Carter talk about this year’s Spring Fling. Jane also demonstrates how to build a terrarium. And Master Gardener Tom Mashour talks about protecting plants from frost. Tome Mashour shows how to tell if your soil is too wet to till.
724: Planting Cool Season Vegetable Seeds, Correct Crape Myrtle Pruning
March 18, 2017
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Master Gardener Tom Mashour shows how to plant cool season vegetable seeds including beets, radishes and lettuce. Also, Certified Arborist Wes Hopper shows the correct way to prune Crape Myrtle trees. Tom Mashour shows how to rototill a garden.
Master Gardener Tom Mashour shows how to plant cool season vegetable seeds including beets, radishes and lettuce. Also, Certified Arborist Wes Hopper shows the correct way to prune Crape Myrtle trees. Tom Mashour shows how to rototill a garden.
725: Planting Strawberries, Low-Maintenance Landscape Shrubs
March 25, 2017
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Master Gardener Tom Mashour shows how to plant strawberries. Also, Jim Crowder from Memphis Botanic Garden talks about low-maintenance landscape shrubs. Tom Mashour shows different kinds of fertilizer for the garden.
Master Gardener Tom Mashour shows how to plant strawberries. Also, Jim Crowder from Memphis Botanic Garden talks about low-maintenance landscape shrubs. Tom Mashour shows different kinds of fertilizer for the garden.
726: Blackberry Check-up, Pruning Figs
April 1, 2017
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Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison gets our blackberries ready for the growing season by pruning and fertilizing. Also, fig expert Bill Colvard shows how to prune a neglected fig tree. Chris Cooper Chris Cooper talks about shady poor draining areas where moss loves to grow.
Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison gets our blackberries ready for the growing season by pruning and fertilizing. Also, fig expert Bill Colvard shows how to prune a neglected fig tree. Chris Cooper Chris Cooper talks about shady poor draining areas where moss loves to grow.
727: Planting Blueberries, Organic Planting and Fertilizing
April 8, 2017
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Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison plants blueberry plants in the Family Plot garden. Also, local garden expert Tonya Ashworth talks about planting and fertilizing organically. Chris Cooper shows how to fix volcano mulch around trees.
Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison plants blueberry plants in the Family Plot garden. Also, local garden expert Tonya Ashworth talks about planting and fertilizing organically. Chris Cooper shows how to fix volcano mulch around trees.
728: Arrangements With Grocery Store Flowers, Container Flower Garden
April 15, 2017
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Master Gardener Mary Heim shows how to make flower arrangements with grocery store flowers. Also, gardening expert Tonya Ashworth shows how to plant a flower container garden. Chris Cooper shows how a tree can be damaged by a rope tied around it.
Master Gardener Mary Heim shows how to make flower arrangements with grocery store flowers. Also, gardening expert Tonya Ashworth shows how to plant a flower container garden. Chris Cooper shows how a tree can be damaged by a rope tied around it.
729: Spraying Fruit Trees, Hanging a Bird Feeder
April 22, 2017
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Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison shows how to spray fruit trees. Also, Debbie Bruce from Wild Birds Unlimited shows how to hang a bird feeder to attract birds to your yard. Mike Dennison shows peach borer damage.
Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison shows how to spray fruit trees. Also, Debbie Bruce from Wild Birds Unlimited shows how to hang a bird feeder to attract birds to your yard. Mike Dennison shows peach borer damage.
730: Thinning Peaches, Green Beans
April 29, 2017
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Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison shows how to thin peaches. Also, UT Extension County Director Walter Battle talks all about green beans. Mike Dennison shows how to prune dead branches off trees mid-season.
Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison shows how to thin peaches. Also, UT Extension County Director Walter Battle talks all about green beans. Mike Dennison shows how to prune dead branches off trees mid-season.
731: Planting Ornamentals In Heavy, Wet Soils
May 6, 2017
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This week on the Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South it’s all about planting ornamentals in heavy, wet soils. Host Chris Cooper and Extension Agent Joellen Dimond talk about the problems, plants that can do well in this kind of soil, and then how plant the shrubs and ornamentals so they will survive.
This week on the Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South it’s all about planting ornamentals in heavy, wet soils. Host Chris Cooper and Extension Agent Joellen Dimond talk about the problems, plants that can do well in this kind of soil, and then how plant the shrubs and ornamentals so they will survive.
732: Companion Plantings, Squash
May 13, 2017
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Gardening Expert Tonya Ashworth talks about companion plantings. Also, UT Extension Agent Walter Battle talks about squash. Master Gardener Tom Mashour shows how to tell if a radish is ready to harvest.
Gardening Expert Tonya Ashworth talks about companion plantings. Also, UT Extension Agent Walter Battle talks about squash. Master Gardener Tom Mashour shows how to tell if a radish is ready to harvest.
733: Planting Summer Flowers, Cucumbers
May 20, 2017
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UT Extension Agent Joellen Dimond plants summer flowers. Also, Master Gardener Tom Mashour talks about cucumbers. Joellen takes a look at a shrub with transplant shock.
UT Extension Agent Joellen Dimond plants summer flowers. Also, Master Gardener Tom Mashour talks about cucumbers. Joellen takes a look at a shrub with transplant shock.
734: Building a Blackberry Trellis, Hydroponics Basics
May 27, 2017
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Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison shows how to build a blackberry trellis with a livestock panel and T-posts. Also, Master Gardener Stephan Leonard explains the basics of hydroponics. Joellen Dimond shows how to cut suckers from the base of a magnolia tree
Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison shows how to build a blackberry trellis with a livestock panel and T-posts. Also, Master Gardener Stephan Leonard explains the basics of hydroponics. Joellen Dimond shows how to cut suckers from the base of a magnolia tree
735: Red Cabbage Broccoli Chicken Stir-Fry, How to Read Pesticide Labels
June 3, 2017
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UT Extension Agent Andrea Jacobo cooks a red cabbage broccoli chicken stir-fry. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison shows how to read pesticide labels. Master Gardener Tom Mashour show haw to make a seeder out of a spice jar.
UT Extension Agent Andrea Jacobo cooks a red cabbage broccoli chicken stir-fry. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison shows how to read pesticide labels. Master Gardener Tom Mashour show haw to make a seeder out of a spice jar.
736: Beehive Basics, Wildflowers
June 10, 2017
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The Bartlett Bee Whisperer, David Glover, shows us around a beehive and gives some basics on beekeeping. Also, Andy Williams from Lichterman Nature Center talks about wildflowers. Debbie Bruce from Wild Birds Unlimited talks about how to attract different kinds of birds to your yard with bird feeders.
The Bartlett Bee Whisperer, David Glover, shows us around a beehive and gives some basics on beekeeping. Also, Andy Williams from Lichterman Nature Center talks about wildflowers. Debbie Bruce from Wild Birds Unlimited talks about how to attract different kinds of birds to your yard with bird feeders.
737: Repotting Houseplants, Summer Lawn Watering
June 17, 2017
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Rick Pudwell, Director of Horticulture at the Memphis Botanic Garden repots houseplants. Also, UT Extension Agent Booker T. Leigh talks about summer lawn watering. Mike Dennison shows how to prune a tree branch.
Rick Pudwell, Director of Horticulture at the Memphis Botanic Garden repots houseplants. Also, UT Extension Agent Booker T. Leigh talks about summer lawn watering. Mike Dennison shows how to prune a tree branch.
738: Chicken Tomato Tortellini, Growing Under Trees and On Steep Slopes
June 24, 2017
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UT Extension Agent Cathy Faust cooks a quick, delicious recipe for chicken tomato tortellini. Also, Carol Reese, a Horticultural Specialist with UT Extension talks about some of the difficulties when planting under trees and on steep slopes. Master Gardener Tom Mashour shows how to mulch tomatoes.
UT Extension Agent Cathy Faust cooks a quick, delicious recipe for chicken tomato tortellini. Also, Carol Reese, a Horticultural Specialist with UT Extension talks about some of the difficulties when planting under trees and on steep slopes. Master Gardener Tom Mashour shows how to mulch tomatoes.
739: Peppers, Common Planting Myths
July 1, 2017
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Master Gardener Tom Mashour talks all about peppers. Also, UT Extension Horticulture Specialist Carol Reese is debunks common planting myths. Chris Cooper shows how to fix yellowing leaves on green beans.
Master Gardener Tom Mashour talks all about peppers. Also, UT Extension Horticulture Specialist Carol Reese is debunks common planting myths. Chris Cooper shows how to fix yellowing leaves on green beans.
801: Q&A Show
July 8, 2017
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We spend the whole time answering viewer questions with all your favorite guests. We've got 12 questions on weeds, snakes, crape myrtles, phlox, and more.
We spend the whole time answering viewer questions with all your favorite guests. We've got 12 questions on weeds, snakes, crape myrtles, phlox, and more.
802: Beneficial Insects, Lawn Fertilizer Calculations
July 15, 2017
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Gardening expert Tonya Ashworth talks about predatory beneficial insects. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent make Dennison shows how to calculate how much fertilizer to use on your yard. Carol Reese talks about how much sun begonias like.
Gardening expert Tonya Ashworth talks about predatory beneficial insects. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent make Dennison shows how to calculate how much fertilizer to use on your yard. Carol Reese talks about how much sun begonias like.
803: Abelia, Fruit and Nut Tree Pollinators
July 22, 2017
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UT Extension Agent Joellen Dimond talks about abelia. It’s a low maintenance blooming shrub with some new exciting cultivars. Also, Retired Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about fruit and nut tree pollinators. Joellen shows how to move some flowers that are growing in the wrong place.
UT Extension Agent Joellen Dimond talks about abelia. It’s a low maintenance blooming shrub with some new exciting cultivars. Also, Retired Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about fruit and nut tree pollinators. Joellen shows how to move some flowers that are growing in the wrong place.
804: Onions, Rooting Cuttings
July 29, 2017
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UT Extension Agent Walter Battle Talks about growing onions. Also, horticulture expert Dr. Lelia Kelly shows how to easily and cheaply root cuttings from annuals. Carol Reese talks about watering hanging baskets.
UT Extension Agent Walter Battle Talks about growing onions. Also, horticulture expert Dr. Lelia Kelly shows how to easily and cheaply root cuttings from annuals. Carol Reese talks about watering hanging baskets.
805: Basic Rose Care, Gardening Terms
August 5, 2017
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Rose expert Bill Dickerson talks about the basics of rose care: pruning, fertilizing and disease. Also, Dr. Lelia Kelly defines several gardening terms including scarification, sweet vs. sour soil, and wet feet. Also, Chris finds a tomato hornworm on a tomato plant and shows how to use BT to stop them.
Rose expert Bill Dickerson talks about the basics of rose care: pruning, fertilizing and disease. Also, Dr. Lelia Kelly defines several gardening terms including scarification, sweet vs. sour soil, and wet feet. Also, Chris finds a tomato hornworm on a tomato plant and shows how to use BT to stop them.
806: Planting Fall Vegetables, How to Sow Wildflowers
August 12, 2017
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Haywood County UT Extension Director Walter Battle talks about planting fall vegetables. Now’s the time to do it. Also, horticulture expert Dr. Lelia Kelly talks about how to sow wildflowers. Chris identifies pepper anthracnose.
Haywood County UT Extension Director Walter Battle talks about planting fall vegetables. Now’s the time to do it. Also, horticulture expert Dr. Lelia Kelly talks about how to sow wildflowers. Chris identifies pepper anthracnose.
807: Building a Hydroponics System
August 19, 2017
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Hydroponics expert Scott Dekarske and Master Gardener Stephan Leonard show how to build a small, inexpensive hydroponics system.
Hydroponics expert Scott Dekarske and Master Gardener Stephan Leonard show how to build a small, inexpensive hydroponics system.
808: Q&A Show
August 26, 2017
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This week we are catching up on some of the viewer questions we could not answer on TV. We answer all the questions we get and post the answers here on FamilyPlotGarden.com.
This week we are catching up on some of the viewer questions we could not answer on TV. We answer all the questions we get and post the answers here on FamilyPlotGarden.com.
809: Compact Vegetable Plants, Herbicide Basics
September 2, 2017
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UT Assistant Professor of Residential and Consumer Horticulture, Dr. Natalie Bumgarner talks about compact vegetable plants. Also, retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison gives the basics on herbicides. Chris Cooper looks at bacterial wilt on cucumbers.
UT Assistant Professor of Residential and Consumer Horticulture, Dr. Natalie Bumgarner talks about compact vegetable plants. Also, retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison gives the basics on herbicides. Chris Cooper looks at bacterial wilt on cucumbers.
810: Chiggers, Ticks and Mosquitoes; Pineapple Lily
September 9, 2017
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Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about bugs that think you are tasty: chiggers, ticks and mosquitoes. Also, UT Assistant Professor of Residential and Consumer Horticulture Natalie Bumgarner talks about the eucomis or pineapple lily. Natalie also shows when to pick okra.
Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about bugs that think you are tasty: chiggers, ticks and mosquitoes. Also, UT Assistant Professor of Residential and Consumer Horticulture Natalie Bumgarner talks about the eucomis or pineapple lily. Natalie also shows when to pick okra.
811: pH Basics, Installing a Hummingbird Feeder
September 16, 2017
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Extension Agent Celeste Scott explains pH and how it affects plants. Also, Debbie Bruce from Wild Birds Unlimited shows how to install and maintain a hummingbird feeder. Joellen Dimond takes a look at how the summer flowerbed is doing.
Extension Agent Celeste Scott explains pH and how it affects plants. Also, Debbie Bruce from Wild Birds Unlimited shows how to install and maintain a hummingbird feeder. Joellen Dimond takes a look at how the summer flowerbed is doing.
812: Chamaecyparis (False Cypress) and Spirea, Dealing With Landscaping Pros
September 23, 2017
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Tipton County Extension Agent Joellen Dimond talks about Chamaecyparis (false cypress) and Spirea. Also, Madison County Extension Agent Celeste Scott talks about how to deal with the landscape pros. Natalie Bumgarner shows an unknown gourd and talks about garden genetics.
Tipton County Extension Agent Joellen Dimond talks about Chamaecyparis (false cypress) and Spirea. Also, Madison County Extension Agent Celeste Scott talks about how to deal with the landscape pros. Natalie Bumgarner shows an unknown gourd and talks about garden genetics.
813: Bee Report 2017, Fruit Tree Planting Tips
September 30, 2017
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Bartlett Bee Whisperer David Glover shares the latest data and research into honey bees. Also, retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison gives fruit tree planting tips. Mike checks our blueberry plants before winter.
Bartlett Bee Whisperer David Glover shares the latest data and research into honey bees. Also, retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison gives fruit tree planting tips. Mike checks our blueberry plants before winter.
814: Super Veggie Stir-Fry, Fruit Tree Rootstock
October 7, 2017
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UT Extension Agent Karen Bernard shows how to cook a delicious super vegetable stir-fry. Also, retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about fruit tree rootstock. Mike checks our blackberry plants before winter.
UT Extension Agent Karen Bernard shows how to cook a delicious super vegetable stir-fry. Also, retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about fruit tree rootstock. Mike checks our blackberry plants before winter.
815: Q&A Show
October 14, 2017
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We have 10 viewer questions we answered but did not get to air. There are questions about Japanese maples, bamboo, raspberries, squash bugs, morning glories and more!
We have 10 viewer questions we answered but did not get to air. There are questions about Japanese maples, bamboo, raspberries, squash bugs, morning glories and more!
816: Planting Tulips and Daffodils, Changing Hydroponics Solution
October 21, 2017
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Hardeman County UT Extension Agent Lee Sammons, III shows how to plant tulip and daffodil bulbs. Also, Hydroponics Expert Scott Dekarske shows how to change the nutrient solution in a hydroponics system. UT Extension Agent Booker T. Leigh shows how zoysia can spread and take over bermuda.
Hardeman County UT Extension Agent Lee Sammons, III shows how to plant tulip and daffodil bulbs. Also, Hydroponics Expert Scott Dekarske shows how to change the nutrient solution in a hydroponics system. UT Extension Agent Booker T. Leigh shows how zoysia can spread and take over bermuda.
817: Renovating Strawberries, Canning Green Beans
October 28, 2017
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Master Gardener Tom Mashour prepares a new strawberry bed and renovates strawberries. Also, Shelby County Extension Agent Cathy Faust cans green beans. Chris shows some armadillo damage.
Master Gardener Tom Mashour prepares a new strawberry bed and renovates strawberries. Also, Shelby County Extension Agent Cathy Faust cans green beans. Chris shows some armadillo damage.
818: Planting Winter Flowers, Nuisance Wildlife
November 4, 2017
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Tipton County TSU Extension Agent Joellen Dimond plants winter color in the Family Plot flower bed. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about nuisance wildlife: geese, deer, and armadillos. UT Extension Agent Booker T. Leigh shows why to not mow your grass when it is wet.
Tipton County TSU Extension Agent Joellen Dimond plants winter color in the Family Plot flower bed. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about nuisance wildlife: geese, deer, and armadillos. UT Extension Agent Booker T. Leigh shows why to not mow your grass when it is wet.
819: Viburnum and Aster, Fall and Winter Fruit Tree Care
November 11, 2017
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TSU Extension Agent Joellen Dimond talks about viburnum and aster. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about fall and winter fruit tree care. UT Extension Agent Booker T. Leigh talks about fertilizing lawns in the fall.
TSU Extension Agent Joellen Dimond talks about viburnum and aster. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about fall and winter fruit tree care. UT Extension Agent Booker T. Leigh talks about fertilizing lawns in the fall.
820: Rototilling a New Garden
November 18, 2017
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Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison rototills and adds amendments to turn a piece of lawn into a new garden for next spring.
Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison rototills and adds amendments to turn a piece of lawn into a new garden for next spring.
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