Tennessee Smart Gardens

Description of what a smart garden is

Smart Gardens Workbook

Welcome video

Start Here- brief instructions on how to navigate the course.

Right Crop, Site, and Time

Right Crop, Site, and Time

What are your food production goals? What are the conditions at your site? Which crops will meet your goals and fit your site?

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What kind of soil do you have? How healthy is your soil? How can the soil health be improved and maintained?

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Fertilize and Water

Fertilize and Water

How will you feed your soil and plants? How is water moving on your site? How will you get adequate water to your plants?

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Plant, Mulch, and Care

Plant, Mulch, and Care

What does your garden calendar look like? What is the best soil covering for your site? How can you best support your plants?

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Support Biodiversity

Support Biodiversity

What benefits could a more diverse planting provide? What are some practical ways to add diversity to your garden? What could success in increasing biodiversity look like?

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Manage Pests and Disease

Manage Pests and Disease

What is your rotation plan? How healthy are your plants? How will you manage issues that arise?

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Reduce Stormwater Runoff

Reduce Stormwater Runoff

What pollutants are present? How efficient is your soil at infiltrating water? How can you maximize your water resources?

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Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

How will you reduce your garden's footprint? Where will your waste and scraps go? How will you utilize your recycled amendents / inputs?

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Protect Waters Edge

Protect Waters Edge

Where is your garden located? What plants are around? Should they be here? How can you help your local watershed?

For questions about this course, contact Dr. Andrea Ludwig.