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cool, dappled conditions that allow hostas to 昀氀ourish throughout
and cares for the land that keeps him
the growing season.
grounded. His job with the Tennessee
Department of Agriculture also links him
to gardeners throughout the state and
shows his dedication to good gardening
practices and caring for the environment.
For Reeves, every journey becomes
another opportunity to learn.
Whether he’s standing before a room
昀椀lled with eager gardeners, exploring
an extraordinary private landscape, or
simply admiring an exceptional hosta
tucked beneath the shade of an old oak
Reeves almost always has his camera with him, and these tours
tree, his curiosity never fades. It is that
gave him plenty of chances to photograph the subtle beauty of
genuine enthusiasm that has made
texture, color, and light. His photographer’s eye helps him notice
him one of the region’s most respected
details others might miss, like a dew-covered hosta leaf, sunlight
horticultural educators.
shining through bright green leaves, or the gentle curve of a
woodland path fading into the landscape.
As gardeners look forward to seeing
where he’ll go next, one thing is clear:
Those photographs often inspire future articles, presentations,
Jason
Reeves
will
keep
traveling
and social media posts, allowing gardeners unable to attend
wherever plants, people, and the joy of
these events to experience them through his lens.
gardening come together.
Traveling from one gardening event to another also lets Reeves
see how gardening traditions di昀昀er across the Southeast. Each
place gives him new ideas, whether it’s a creative way to plant, a
special garden feature, or an old plant that has been growing for
generations.
These experiences continually enrich the advice he shares with
audiences back home.
After all, the question isn’t whether he’ll
be on another horticultural adventure.
Even with all his travel, Reeves stays closely connected to
Tennessee. Between talks, he goes back to his farm, where he
It’s simply...
keeps trying new plants, takes photos of the changing seasons,
Where in the World Is Jason?
Hint: The photo above was taken in Ohio.
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