Sevier County Extension Horticulture

We will talk about important summer considerations for your garden.

We are pass the last average frost date, now what do we need to do? IPM

Discussion of frost vs freeze, choosing the correct plants for our area, and why planning before buying is important.

Winter has come! I will discuss what we need to be thinking about and doing now in our gardens.

Native Plants are important for our ecosystem, but what is involved with establishment and maintenance. Should we give up? Find out in this week’s episode!

I interviewed my 9 year old son Benjamin about this growing season. We compared growing in Alaska vs East TN.

We will discuss how to grow in a greenhouse, what tools you might need, and growing during the fall and winter with or without heat.

Plant removal, soil testing, composting, garden planning for the next year.

Introduction to the podcast.

Who I am?

Future horticultural topics for East Tennessee that the podcast will address.

Fall Gardening:

Cool season plants

Preparation for planting in the fall and for next spring

Why grow during the fall?