The Spotted Lanternfly
In February of 2021, I wrote an article about the spotted lanternfly. It is an invasive pest that has been creating problems for our friends
To Bag or Not to Bag Autumn Leaves
In autumn, nothing rivals the beauty of tree leaves changing colors. Though temporary, it is certainly a magnificent sight. The multi-colored leaves will fall and
Fall Garden Tasks to Consider
Fall is just around the corner and after the heat of August, I am looking forward to the cooler days to come! September is the
It’s Hot Out There!
Is it hot enough for you yet? The last week of July was brutal! I could not step outside without breaking into a sweat. As
Tips on Maintaining a Healthy Lawn
Summer is here and so is the heat, humidity, and sweating! Questions have been pouring into the office about maintaining a healthy turf during the
Extension Master Gardener Program
It’s time to get excited! Applications for the 2024 Tennessee Extension Master Gardener (TEMG) Program are now available and are being accepted through July 14,
Let’s Get Those New Plants in the Ground!
After attending the plant sale last month, gardeners are anxious to get their plants in the ground. The questions I have received most often recently
The Joys of Pollination
At the Master Gardener Spring Fling event last month, the speakers talked a great deal about pollinators. Many of the audience’s questions were centered around
“All Abuzz” at Spring Fling 2023
The 2023 Spring Fling Garden Show and Plant Sale is almost here! This year’s theme is “All Abuzz”. Please join us Friday, March 24, and
Shine Some Light on Plants!
In January, I attended The Birds and Seeds event at Lichterman Nature Center. This community event is a seed swap and giveaway for gardeners who are
Care of Houseplants through the Winter
Happy 2023! Are you ready for another gardening year? Old Man Winter is here and we will see what he brings. Recently I have received
Give Your Garden a Gift this Christmas Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! During this Christmas season, many of us are thinking about gifts for loved ones rather than working
To Prune or Not to Prune in the Fall
When I think of fall, images of corn stalks, mums, pumpkins and scarecrows come to mind. Nothing heralds the coming of autumn like the brilliance
Fall Vegetable Gardening Basics
It is once again the time of year when I field questions about fall vegetable gardening. As summer turns to autumn, many of the cool-season
Planting Newly Purchased Trees and Shrubs in the Landscape
Fall is just around the corner. This is the ideal time of year to plant the trees and shrubs that you have on your wish
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.
