Cover That Bare Soil
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
2021 MAMG Calendar
More Than Just A Calendar! This Is Your Go To Gardening Resource!! Inside You Will Find:• Contact information for Shelby County horticultural resources• Special content;
Cicadas and Cicada Killer Wasps
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
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!
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
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
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
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 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
2020 “Gardening in Shelby County” Calendar
Looking for the perfect gift for the gardeners in your family? I know just the gift they would love to have! It is the 2020
If You Want Your Flowers to Pop, Plant Dusty Miller
Are you one of the many gardeners who will be buying trays of pansies and violas to incorporate into your annual beds? I suspect you
Tree Problems
Web worms are messy but rarely kill a tree. hcsurprise@yahoo.com
It’s Raining Leaves, Early!
Is it fall yet? We have just experienced one of the hottest and driest Septembers on record. The plants in my landscape were not happy
How Healthy is Your Landscape? – Part II
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.
How Healthy is Your Landscape?- Part I
The dog days of summer are here! The inevitable heat and humidity of summer in the Mid-South has arrived. This makes it challenging to get out in the yard and do any work. There are a few landscape principles I would like for you to consider this summer that will help create healthier spaces and communities.
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.
