The Plant Health Threat: Box Tree Moth
September 1, 2021
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 pH and Fertilization
July 1, 2021
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
The Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Program
June 1, 2021
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
Growing Peppers – Some like them hot!
May 3, 2021
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
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
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
New episodes premiere every Saturday afternoon on WKNO-TV and repeat on WKNO2 and the Tennessee Network.
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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.
