The Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Program
They’re here! Applications for the 2020 Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Program (TEMG) in Shelby County are now available and will be accepted through July 31st,
Let’s Talk Herbs!
After all of the April showers, May should be a beautiful month in the garden! I have recently been getting questions about growing herbs in
The Beautiful Flowering Dogwood Tree
Spring is here! Recently I was heading back to Memphis from Jackson, Mississippi. Along the woodlands edge on the interstate I saw beautiful flowering dogwood trees in their full glory. I was compelled to slow down a bit to get a closer look.
Spring Fling 2019
Spring Fling 2019 is Almost Here! March means it is time to get excited about the Spring Fling 2019 Garden Show and Plant Sale sponsored by
For the Love of Plants
After attending a recent Botany lecture from Dr. Sams, retired UT professor, I started thinking about how complex and interesting the plant world can truly be. Why are plants so important? Yes, they beautify our surroundings but they do so much more!
January Gardening Considerations
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.
December Gardening Considerations
Well, it is almost the end of the year. The holiday season is upon us! As Christmas approaches, the month of December is busy: Christmas
Garden Chrysanthemums
October is here which means cooler temperatures are not that far behind. It’s a lot easier to work out in the garden when the weather
Fall Gardening Tips
The end of another summer is near. Fall is upon us. Where does the time go? I am looking forward to fall for several reasons
August Plant of the Month: Rose-of-Sharon
This month, our guest contributor to Chris’ Corner is horticulturist Jason Reeves from the UT Gardens in Jackson, TN. Jason would like to introduce to
Summer Heat Safety in the Garden
Grab your water battle and stock up on fudgesicles. It is hot, it is humid… it is summertime! A sweltering heat wave has gripped the
What is the Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Program?
It’s that time of the year again! Applications for the 2019 Tennessee Extension MasterGardener Program in Shelby County are now available and will be accepted
Diagnosing Plant Diseases
As the saying goes: “April showers bring May flowers”. If this old adage holds true, get ready to see a beautiful display of flowers in
ARE THEY NATURE’S WILDFLOWERS or WEEDS?
Spring has sprung here in the Mid-South! April is a busy and beautiful month in the garden with those amazing spring colors. Thanks to March
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.
