What’s in a Name?
Dawn LaFon
What’s in a Name? Carl Linnaeus (1707 – 1780) systematically began classifying plants and animals in the 1720’s. He created a general name (genus)
Gardening in the Mid-South Newsletter
Ashley Burnett
Your source for monthly gardening tips, seasonal tasks, and local events.
Gardening in the Mid-South: August 2026
Ashley Burnett
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.
Playing Plant Detective
Dr. Chris Cooper
Plant diseases can be tricky to diagnose. Learn how to identify signs, symptoms, and common causes affecting ornamental plants in your landscape.
August Gardening Activities
Tom Rieman
Plant: Start seeds of fall vegetables. Divide and transplant daylilies and bearded iris during the month of August. Lawn Care: Continue to mow Bermuda and
A Practical Feeding and Native Plant Guide for Backyard Birds
Tatyana Jankov
Backyard birds do not care about fancy seed blends or pretty packaging. They care about: high energy food, insects, native plants, clean water, safe cover.
The Gardener’s Most Important Tool: A Chair
Tom Rieman
I believe gardens are to be shared, and I am truly grateful to visit private gardens that generous gardeners open to the public for just
Upcoming Horticulture Events
Ashley Burnett
Explore horticulture events happening across the Mid-South.
Ask an Expert
Amie Plumley
Ask an Expert Recently I noticed some strange, bright red and black bugs crawling all over my milkweed plants. I quickly used the camera app
Gardening in the Midsouth: July 2026
RCSupport
Welcome! Boy, is it hot out there! Stay cool indoors with this month’s Gardening in the Midsouth where you’ll learn the history of the American lawn and
‘Limelight’ Hydrangeas Shine in the Summer Landscape
Dr. Chris Cooper
It is time to turn the calendar to July, which signals hot days ahead. July is usually one of the hottest months here in the
July Gardening Activities
Tom Rieman
Plant Start seeds for cabbage, parsley, kale, brussell sprouts, collards, and other cool season vegetables. Replant summer color if needed. Consider succession planting of zucchini
A Brief History of the American Lawn
Tatyana Jankov
A Brief History of the American Lawn How we got here—and where we might go next It may surprise you to learn that the
Got Bugs?
Tom Rieman
Got Bugs? My wife is an early riser and likes to watch the sun rise with her morning cup of coffee while I happily
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