Boxwood Blight is Here!
December 2, 2021
Leslie Hollandsworth is a Plant Inspector II for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Leslie keeps me updated on the latest pests and diseases that have
2022 Shelby County Gardening Calendar
November 2, 2021
The Memphis Area Master Gardener Calendar continues to be an excellent fundraising opportunity that is educational and of interest to both novice and experienced gardeners.
It’s Pumpkin and Gourd Season
September 30, 2021
The time has come to start working on those fall displays. My son is already gearing up for his annual trip to the pumpkin patch
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
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.
