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
Tomato Issues in the Garden
August 1, 2020
Shelby County continues to experience a surge in new gardeners because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Advice on growing fruits and vegetables has become a priority
Japanese Beetles Are Here and Leaving a Trail of Destruction Behind!
July 1, 2020
How are the plants in your garden looking? Last month I proposed six landscape principles that I wanted you to consider this summer that help create healthier living spaces and communities.
The Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Program
June 1, 2020
They’re here! Applications for the 2021 Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Program (TEMG) in Shelby County are now available and will be accepted through July 31,
Tips for Buying Plants That Are Good For Your Landscape and Pollinators
May 1, 2020
During this time of “safe at home” orders, gardening has seen a surge in popularity. I receive calls daily from folks who are new to
My Nature Run
April 1, 2020
I am an avid runner. Usually my routes take me through neighborhoods and parks. I like running through trails in parks to see what’s growing
Extension Month in Tennessee
March 1, 2020
March is Extension Month in Tennessee. Extension is a national educational program supported by USDA through the nation’s land-grant universities and administered with funding from
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.
You can see past episodes and segments anytime at:
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View past episodes of The Family Plot
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.
