Boxwood Blight is Here!
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
Having problems with plants? Check your soil pH first
Are your plants struggling? Before you do anything else, check your soil pH. Soil pH is the measure of the acidity (sourness) or alkalinity (sweetness)
Vertical Gardening for Beginners
Don’t let the idea of vertical gardening intimidate you. Vertical gardening can be as simple as hanging planters on your porch to more complex projects
Lighten Up the Night: Creating the Evening Garden
In the light of day, the garden shines with bright colors and rich greens that sparkle in the sun. However, the blackness of night gives
2022 Shelby County Gardening Calendar
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
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
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
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
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!
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
Plant Pest Lab Update – Q1 2021
Quarterly newsletter from the UT Extension Institute of Agriculture, Soil Plant & Pest Center.
St. Jude Garden & Memphis Tilth Team Up To Provide Produce For Patients
Derived from Old English, the word “tilth” refers to good soil, particularly with respect to sowing seeds. It’s only fitting that this definition is the
Managing Pests Safely
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
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?
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.
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.
