Managing Pests Safely
April 1, 2021
Spring is here and with it comes discussions of diseases, insect pests and weeds. The question on the minds of home gardeners is what to
Spring Fling 2021 – Virtual Event
March 1, 2021
2021 Virtual Memphis Area Master Gardener Spring Fling Event When gardeners think of spring, they think of Memphis plant sales. Everyone looks forward to buying
Another Invasive Pest on the Horizon?
February 2, 2021
I do hope your New Year is off to a good start. January flew by with a few days of light snow and bone-chilling temperatures.
Winterize Your Yard for Spring
December 31, 2020
Happy New Year! Let’s get this new garden year off to a great start. As a result of last year’s pandemic, a new generation was introduced
Does Compost Just Happen?
December 3, 2020
The end of the year is upon us and what a year it has been! Recently I have had the pleasure to speak to many
2021 Gardening in Shelby County Calendar
November 1, 2020
The holidays are approaching and many of us are thinking about the perfect gift for our friends and family who enjoy gardening. Good news! The
Cover That Bare Soil
October 1, 2020
Fall is here! It is hard to believe that it is already October. The time is approaching to put our vegetable gardens to rest. Before
Cicadas and Cicada Killer Wasps
September 1, 2020
Last month I received numerous calls from gardeners concerned that “killer Asian hornets” had made their way to Shelby County. The insets thought to be
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.
The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South
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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.
