Community Events

Carmeon Hamilton, “Magic of Houseplants”

HGTV Star – “Reno my Rental”

The Annual Cooper-Young Garden Walk is a self-guided tour of 90-plus inspiring and imaginative urban gardens and green spaces in the historic Cooper-Young neighborhood of Memphis. Visitors will see edibles, chickens, beehives, artist studios and water features. The event also features garden speakers and art vendors.

How do Master Gardeners meet the challenges in their own gardens? Memphis Area Master Gardeners invite the public to “Through Our Garden Gates” to their personal gardens where they have solved drainage problems, fought weeds, built water features, selected plants for sun and shade, maximized small spaces, and made large spaces more intimate.

Garden hosts are on-site at each garden throughout the day to answer visitor’s questions and to provide plant lists. In addition, each garden will feature presentations by experts on weed control, shady plants, tree care, and other topics. There is an  “Ask A Master Gardener” plant clinic available at one of the locations.

Gardens and landscapes have long been the inspiration for creating art.  Honoring this tradition the tour this year will feature artists working on site to capture the beauty and spirit of each garden.

Do you have a thing for hydrangeas but panic at the thought of which of the hundreds on the market are best for your spot? Or how to take care of the different types? Have no fear, Jason Reeves is here. He’ll simplify pruning and care for the different types and highlight some of the best performers in our area.

Free

Gardening Is Wild

Hands-on Activities, Crafts and Music

June 13-17, 2022 at Agricenter International
Registration Closes June 3, $50 per child

Agricenter International, the Shelby County Extension and Memphis Area Master Gardeners unite as a team to host Jr. Master Gardener Plant Camp every June for girls and boys, ages 8-12. Children have the opportunity to learn about nature, while having fun and being introduced to the amazing world of plants! Activities include daily “hands-on” projects, educational discussions and games, “on-site” field trips, make-&-take home projects, and daily theme-related snacks. 

The camp is held at Agricenter International June 13-17, 2022. Camp hours are from 9:00 a.m. until Noon. There is a fee to attend. Enrollment is limited to 30 campers.

Grab lunch and join Munch and Learn at the Dixon! This presentation is on Hydrangeas for Sun and Shade presented by Linda Orton, President of the Mid-South Hydrangea Society

If you or your group would like to eat lunch at the Dixon café, Park and Cherry, you can pre-order your lunch by calling (901) 312-1277.