As consumers, we interact with plants in many ways. Some are for personal enjoyment or quality of life, but many have important economic and societal impacts. This infographic presents some of the many roles of plants in our lives. Published by: National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture Date Published: March 2017 Link to Resource: https://consumerhort.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PlantsDoThat.pdf …
Special Topics in Residential Horticulture
There are many techniques that can support residential horticulture in Tennessee that connect to a range of the above topics. These include houseplants, home greenhouses, landscape design, managing home ponds, water gardens, and other special horticulture topics.
Home Composting: A Guide to Managing Yard Waste
Composting is essentially the practice of controlling the natural process of microbial breakdown of organic matter. In residential landscapes, removed plants from the garden, leaf litter, tree trimmings, grass clippings and many other materials can be used in home composting systems. This publication describes the process and practices involved in residential composting to manage yard […] …
Safety of Herbicides Compared to Other Commonly Used Chemicals
Herbicide refers to a product that is used to control weeds. Herbicides can be chemicals specifically formulated to control weeds or they can be other products typically used for other applications (salt, vinegar). It is important for landscape managers, gardeners, and those who work with gardeners and homeowners to be aware of the safety and […] …
The Tennessee Vegetable Garden: Small-Scale Microgreen Production
Microgreens are plants with edible leaves and stems. Microgreens can be grown in small quantities and offer many unique flavor and visual benefits for the home gardener. Microgreens typically can be grown in two to three weeks under ideal conditions, and can be produced in locations ranging from home greenhouses to urban balconies. Many leafy […] …
