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Suburban Gardening
Plant a garden in your backyard and watch the happiness grow
Rain Barrels to the Rescue
Save for a sunny day with rain barrels, rain gardens
Fruits of the Backyard
A home gardening workshop teaches how to grow berries, grapes and other fruits
Bug Off!
Natural remedies prevent garden pests
Tennessee Pewter Puts a New Spin on the Business
Tennessee Pewter Co. crafts dishes, jewelry and other gifts in Somerville
Business Is Blooming
Myers Greenhouse in Bulls Gap can help just about anyone start a bountiful garden.
Thyme To Plant Your Herb Garden
Tips for planting herbs this spring
Tropical Trendsetters
Cold-hardy tropical plants top the garden hot list
Tree Care After the Holidays
What to do with your tree once all the gifts are opened and the ornaments are packed away?
Christmas Tree Farms in Tennessee
Tennessee Christmas tree farms provide acres of memory-making opportunities
Test Your Ag IQ at New Farm Bureau Site
Test your ag IQ and more at a new site launched by the American Farm Bureau Federation in 2009 to teach the nonfarming public about agriculture.
Go Green: Growing an Eco-Friendly Garden
It’s good for the earth – and your wallet
Stately Birdhouses for Our Feathered Friends
Our feathered friends now have stately places to call home.
Veggie Tales
Colorful, straight-from-the-source produce enriches a nutritious diet.
Hand-Picked at Culbertson Farms
The pickings certainly aren’t slim at Culbertson Farms, a Tennessee Farm Fresh member in Hardin County.
Guide Digs Deep Into Mid-South Gardening
Use that green thumb to crack open the Mid-South Garden Guide, a publication of the Memphis Garden Club.
Fostering the Forestry
UT's Tree Improvement Program turns 50.
Rollins Farms’ Soil Conditioner Helps Your Garden Grow
An entrepreneurial Giles County farm is doing its best to redeem the perception of chicken manure.
Gardening Boosts Brain Activity, Creativity
Gardening benefits more than just your stomach.
State Flower Power
Dozens of iris varieties bloom on the grounds of Ellington Agriculture Center.
Get a Workout in the Garden
A new New Year’s Resolution: Garden more, exercise less.
A Blossoming Business
Holtkamp Greenhouses in Nashville is world's largest producer of African violets.
In the Zone
Create a beautiful garden with Tennessee's native flora.
Clear and Present Danger
Contrary to popular belief, wildfires can happen in Tennessee.
Beyond Hoses and Sprinklers
Dr. Sue offers tips for water-wise gardening.
A ‘Poplar’ Man
Shoppers come from all around for Buford Lamb’s unique wooden planters.
Power Flowers
New shrub rose varieties require minimal care.
Add Color to Your Evergreen Landscaping
Varieties in shades of yellow, plum and blue add color to your winter landscape.
Farmer’s Almanac: An American Tradition
Farmer’s Almanac makes a good gift for any gardener.
The Hard Facts on Firewood
Softwood or hardwood? Maple or pine?
The Gardener’s – Not Cat’s – Meow
Catmint adds beauty and aroma to any plant collection.
Timing for Trees
When planting trees, timing is everything.
DIY Clinics Held by Lowe’s and Home Depot
Want to install a ceiling fan? How about adding a new backsplash in the kitchen?
Spice Up Your Garden
Red-hot chili peppers please the eye and the palate.
DIY Clinics Held by Lowe’s and Home Depot
Want to install a ceiling fan? How about adding a new backsplash in the kitchen?
Gatherings in the Gardens During Knoxville’s Blooms Days
Pardon the pun, but these annual events feature perennials, too.
A Twist of Lemon
Easy lemon balm deserves a place in any herb garden.
Searching for Serenity
Water gardens turn a ho-hum yard into a relaxing retreat.
House Calls for John Deere Mowers
The arrival of spring means it’s time to break out the lawn mower and tackle your lawn.
Houseplants Beat the Winter Blues
Healthy houseplants are natural mood enhancers.
Holiday Fun Facts: Mistletoe
We’ve used mistletoe as an excuse to steal holiday kisses for centuries, but do you know the origin of the well-loved tradition?
How To Dry and Preserve Fresh Flowers
Preserving flowers lets you enjoy them year round, not just when the garden provides a steady supply.
Light Up Your Life
Turn Unusual Objects Into One-Of-A-Kind Lamps.
Giants Among Pumpkins
Good seeds, good dirt and good luck pay off in Allardt.
The Bulbs of Summer
Cheer on these bright, bold flowers that cover all the bases.
Bats in the Belfry? Coons in the Closet?
Get some help clearing the wild things – such as raccoons, opossums and bats – out of your home.
A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Vines
Showy plants with bright flowers add punch to any landscape.
Winging It
Hickman County ‘butterfly lady’ knows the right plants, the right colors.
Fungus Farming
Dark, dank and moldy? Sounds perfect for mushrooms.
Book With Wildflower Power
Once upon a time, there was no definitive book on Tennessee wildflowers.
Great Gifts for Gardeners
Here’s what our gardening guru would love to see under her own tree.
See Holly Plants at UT Arboretum Collection
Check out the natural decorations at the University of Tennessee Arboretum in Oak Ridge.
Get Your Poinsettias in Pall Mall
Nothing says “Merry Christmas” like a bright red, blooming poinsettia.
Holiday Safety Begins at Home
Yes, all those lights have to plug in somewhere.
Seed Preservation and Heritage Horticulture
Old-fashioned varieties ‘just taste better.'
Warming Trends
Patio fireplaces take the chill off – and add year-round excitement.
Healthy Food for Fido
“People are reading labels on food items not only for themselves, but for their dogs, too.”
A Peck of Pickles?
Get busy now and you’ll enjoy the fresh taste of summer all year ‘round.
Chigger Precautions
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to chiggers.
Starter Plant Business Sprouted from Tiny Seeds
In hopes of earning a little extra income, newlyweds Livingston and Bonnie Paulk planted two pounds of cabbage seed.
A Late-Blooming Gardener
As a kid, I couldn’t fathom why my mom killed time on an activity so inexplicably dorky as gardening.
Tropical and Oh So Trendy
UT Test Gardens are sprouting bananas, hibiscus and tapioca.
A Gardener’s Guide
Need a handsome and handy set of “when to” instructions for your garden?
Our Own Magnolia
The Tennessee magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla or big-leaf magnolia) is enjoying quite a revival.
Garden by the Light of the Moon
Gardeners look to the night skies for planting advice.
Home Sweet Home
HGTV Builds a Cable Success Story in Knoxville.
Save Your Birdfeeders From Squirrels
In the age-old battle, bird lovers are finally getting the upper hand over squirrels.
Grand Ole Almanac
Vince Gill and Shania Twain have graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry – and so has The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
Get Digging
A little work now pays off in spades next spring.
Bright Blooms & Beautiful Bark
Tired of that Bradford Pear? Fall is the perfect time to trade it in for something new.
Young Sprouts
Turn children loose in the garden – you’ll be amazed at the results.
The Ultimate Family Farm
$800,000 worth of great ideas – from a trophy room and canine care center to an old-fashioned sleeping porch.
The Queen of Tomatoes
Marianne Jones doesn’t grow just any old tomato – she’s out to grow every old tomato.
Woodland Wonders After Winter
Tread lightly and keep your eyes open for Tennessee’s first signs of spring.
Go Container Plant Crazy
Think outside the box and let your imagination run wild.
National Ag Day: A Rite of Spring
Each year on the first day of spring, the Agriculture Council of America throws a nationwide celebration.
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- In the Zone
- State Flower Power
- Clear and Present Danger
- Power Flowers
- House Calls for John Deere Mowers
- A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Vines
- The Bulbs of Summer
- Get a Workout in the Garden
- Fungus Farming
- Spice Up Your Garden
- Bats in the Belfry? Coons in the Closet?
- Timing for Trees
- Garden by the Light of the Moon
- Gardening Boosts Brain Activity, Creativity
- A Twist of Lemon
- DIY Clinics Held by Lowe’s and Home Depot
- DIY Clinics Held by Lowe’s and Home Depot
- Beyond Hoses and Sprinklers
- Searching for Serenity
- A Blossoming Business
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