
Fertilization In The Garden
Recently, while visiting a number of plant sales, I was approached by patrons curious about caring for ornamental plants in their landscape. Many of the
Recently, while visiting a number of plant sales, I was approached by patrons curious about caring for ornamental plants in their landscape. Many of the
Are you ready for the 2022 Spring Fling Garden Show and Plant Sale? This year’s theme is “Growing Together, Again”. Please join us Friday, April
The February ice storm tore through Memphis, felling trees and resulting in widespread power outages. Although the ice-covered trees were beautiful, they were dangerous and
I certainly hope you have enjoyed looking through your seed catalogs this winter. What do you have in mind that you would like to grow? Have
Happy New Year! January is here and those seed catalogs you received over the holidays are starting to pile up. Your eyes are probably glazing
Leslie Hollandsworth is a Plant Inspector II for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Leslie keeps me updated on the latest pests and diseases that have
Are your plants struggling? Before you do anything else, check your soil pH. Soil pH is the measure of the acidity (sourness) or alkalinity (sweetness)
Don’t let the idea of vertical gardening intimidate you. Vertical gardening can be as simple as hanging planters on your porch to more complex projects
In the light of day, the garden shines with bright colors and rich greens that sparkle in the sun. However, the blackness of night gives
The Memphis Area Master Gardener Calendar continues to be an excellent fundraising opportunity that is educational and of interest to both novice and experienced gardeners.
The time has come to start working on those fall displays. My son is already gearing up for his annual trip to the pumpkin patch
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is responding to a significant plant health threat, and we are asking Tennessee residents for help. Thousands of boxwood
Soil testing and fertilizer applications are of the utmost importance in achieving a successful garden. We receive calls at the Shelby County Extension Office daily
I have good news for those of you that love to garden! Applications for the 2022 Tennessee Extension Master Gardener (TEMG) Program are now available
Peppers are a warm-season crop, which grow well in this area. Peppers are available in a wide variety of flavors that range from sweet to
For the best, regionally specific advice you can get about gardening, speak to a Master Gardener. You may call the Horticulture Hotline or visit one of our ‘Ask A Master Gardener’ clinics held throughout the year at festivals, markets, and workshops.