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Volunteer Gardener 3121

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 3121

Season 31 Episode 3121 | 27m 0s | CC

The showy spires of lupine are a challenge to grow in Tennessee. Troy Marden gleans tips from an accomplished grower to hopefully replicate this success. Squash can be hard to grow in Tennessee due to several pests and diseases. Jeff Poppen shares his methods from adding organic matter and minerals, to the perfect time to harvest. Tammy Algood shares a recipe for Puffed Pear Pancakes.

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