The meeting of the Nashville Rose Society on May 3, 2026, featured a video that Spenser Thomas, soil-health focused product manager at Great Big Plants, has recorded for us on Nashville specific soil health and nutrient management. Spenser is the soil-health focused product manager at Great Big Plants, where he specializes in developing biologically supportive inputs designed to improve plant performance from the soil up. His work centers on compost extracts and soil-based solutions that enhance nutrient efficiency, root development, and overall plant vitality.
Spenser has recorded a Nashville specific soil health and nutrient management presentation that will be shown at the May meeting. Click Nashville Rose Society Great Big Roses & Flowers to view Spenser’s presentation.
With a deep interest in both flowering plants and high-yield vegetable crops, Spenser works to help growers achieve healthier growth and more consistent performance by optimizing the underlying soil system. His approach prioritizes long-term soil health over short-term synthetic feeding, focusing on practical, results-driven outcomes for home gardeners and enthusiasts alike.
Spenser is particularly focused on making soil science more accessible to the public. By helping gardeners understand the complex interactions between biology, organic matter, and minerals, he aims to provide the tools necessary to cultivate stronger, more resilient plants through a “soil-first” philosophy.
Spenser’s products are available on his website Great Big Plants and on Amazon.
Here’s a little preview of what’s waiting for us at this year’s picnic . . .just look at John Wendler’s roses.
