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Volunteer Gardener 2645

Produced by Nashville Public Television, Volunteer Gardener features local experts who share gardening advice, landscape design tips, and environmentally conscious farming practices. We visit with growers, plant collectors, and hobbyists alike who share insight and experience. Airs Thursday nights at 7:30 and Sunday mornings at 9:30 on NPT, channel 8.

Volunteer Gardener 2645

Season 26 Episode 2645 | 26m 51s | CC

On Nashville Public Television's Volunteer Gardener, Okra is a good producer during the hot, humid days of summer. Jeff Poppen shares reliable varieties and explains the history of this plant. We tour the landscape of an historic residence. Common plant problems and remedies are discussed. Will talk about pruning macrophylla for a dramatic show.

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