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Daffodils, Pre-Emergent Herbicides

Joellen Dimond, Director of Landscape at The University of Memphis, tells us everything we need to know about the 13 different divisions of daffodils, and Mr. D., retired UT Extension Agent, talks about pre-emergent herbicides and how to use them. Joellen finds damage in the pansies caused by squirrels.

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Ground Covers, Fall and Winter Weed Control

UT Extension Horticultural Specialist Carol Reese talks about ground covers for any area in your landscape. Also, Alabama A&M University Extension Specialist Rudy Pacumbaba talks about fall and winter weed control. Jef Terry introduces us to Callaloo or Amaranth.

Winter Edibles, Winter Lawn Preparation

UT Extension Horticultural Specialist Carol Reese talks about different edibles that may live in your landscape through the winter, providing food and color. Also, Alabama A&M University Extension Specialist Rudy Pacumbaba talks about things you can be doing now to prep your lawn and garden for winter. Jef Terry introduces us to Jamaican Sorrel and shows how to extract the seed pod.

Goats, Greenery for Flower Arrangements

Germantown Bobby Lanier Farm Park Manager Jeff Terry talks all about goats, and how they can be useful garden companions. Also, Master Gardner Mary Heim talks about greenery you can grow at home to use in your flower arrangements. Chris Cooper shows powdery mildew on Zinnias.

Pressing Flowers, Lasagna Garden

Master Gardener Mary Heim shows how to press flowers. Also, Master Gardener Ginny Fletcher demonstrates how to plant a lasagna garden. Arborist Wes Hopper shows tree branches that have grow together and what happens in between them.

Viewer Garden Questions

We've gotten lots of viewer questions recently, so we're going to spend the whole show answering them. Topics include voles, hydrangeas, transplanting lilies, blueberries and more!

Planting Fall Annuals, Apple Tree Diseases

Joellen Dimond designs and plants the front flower bed with fall annuals, including dianthus, purple pansies, and daffodils. Also, Mr. D. talks about many of the most common diseases that can be found in apple trees. Joellen shows how to save elephant ears for next year.

Raptors, Garden Fencing Options

Mary Schmidt from the Lichterman Nature Center joins us to talk about raptors. Also, Mr. D. explains everything you need to know about different kinds of fencing to help protect your garden. Dr. Lelia Kelly shows how to divide cannas.

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