CELEBRATING CITRUS
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Winter days often bring cold, gloomy and dreary weather. Even when the sun shines brilliantly against a clear blue sky, it rarely manages to warm
Gardening in the Mid-South: February 2026
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Welcome to Gardening in the Mid-South, a monthly newsletter published by the Memphis Area Master Gardeners. Here, you will find reliable gardening information for the Memphis area focusing on home gardening information, monthly tips and tasks, local events, and more.
Black History Month Tribute: Thomas Monroe Campbell
Dr. Chris Cooper
February is Black History Month. In honor of this, I would like to introduce you to Thomas Monroe Campbell, America’s first Black Extension agent. Campbell
February 2026 Gardening Activities
Tom Rieman
Discover essential gardening activities for this month, including planting, pruning, lawn care, and seasonal tasks to keep your garden thriving.
Hug Your Tree, Don’t Fear It
Tom Rieman
Hug Your Tree, Don’t Fear It Nearly everyone has a memory and a story of a tree that they love. We admire trees for what
Sharing What We Grow – Experience Memphis Gardens 2026
Memphis Area Master Gardeners
Sharing What We Grow: Experience Memphis Gardens 2026 This is your invitation to Experience Memphis Gardens (EMG). This event is a city-wide celebration of gardening
New Year’s Resolution – Make the World a Better Place
Memphis Area Master Gardeners
New Year’s Resolution – Make the World a Better Place The Tennessee Environmental Council is an advocate for Tennessee’s environment, working with state legislators and
Gardening in the Mid-South: January 2026
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Welcome to Gardening in the Mid-South, a monthly newsletter published by the Memphis Area Master Gardeners. Here, you will find reliable gardening information for the Memphis area focusing on home gardening information, monthly tips and tasks, local events, and more.
Planning Your Garden in January
Dr. Chris Cooper
As winter settles across Tennessee, outdoor gardening activities slow. Despite this, January is far from a “lost month” for gardeners. With careful planning and indoor
On Time and Change
Tom Rieman
Over the holidays, family gathers, and stories are shared. One story that my kids enjoy is what it was like to be a child when
Overwintering Birds in the Midsouth
Memphis Area Master Gardeners
“How do birds keep warm, Grandmom?” Good question! As my granddaughter and I were watching the birds on a cold and gloomy December morning, she
Steamy Secrets to Thriving Houseplants
Tom Rieman
Steamy Secrets to Thriving Houseplants Plants have evolved to grow outdoors in the natural world. However, humans seem to have a need to connect with
January 2026 Gardening Activities
Memphis Area Master Gardeners
Discover essential gardening activities for this month, including planting, pruning, lawn care, and seasonal tasks to keep your garden thriving.
Winter Sowing with Milk Jugs: An Easy Way to Jump-Start Your Garden
Memphis Area Master Gardeners
“Think gardening has to wait for spring? Think again! Discover how a simple milk jug can become your secret winter greenhouse.”
O Christmas Tree!
Dr. Chris Cooper
Tips for selecting, placing, and caring for a fresh Christmas tree—plus how to keep it hydrated and when to recycle it after the holidays.
Ask A Master Gardener
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.
Playing Plant Detective
August 3, 2026
‘Limelight’ Hydrangeas Shine in the Summer Landscape
July 1, 2026
Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Program
June 1, 2026
Interested in Starting a Community Garden?
May 1, 2026
Spring Means Plant Sales Here in the Mid-South
March 31, 2026