
Summer Tomato Care
July was an extremely hot, dry month with minimal rainfall in the Memphis area. It was a daily struggle just to keep all of my
July was an extremely hot, dry month with minimal rainfall in the Memphis area. It was a daily struggle just to keep all of my
It is hard to believe it is July already! I have spoken with several gardeners recently who had questions about the use of mulch in
It’s that time of year again! Applications for the 2023 Tennessee Extension Master Gardener (TEMG) Program are now available and are being accepted through July
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
Chris is a UT Extension Horticulture Agent and Coordinator for the Master Gardener Program in Shelby County. Chris can be found throughout Shelby County conducting educational programs addressing issues that affect urban and home horticulture.
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