Fall Seasonal Color
Can you believe it is already fall? Many of us have been looking forward to autumn. Cooler temperatures, beautiful fall foliage and football is what
When the Armyworms Come Marching In
This has truly been a hot summer at times! We did get significant rain in late August, which provided cooler temperatures and some needed moisture.
Kitchen Garden Planting Guide
Review the Memphis Area Master Gardeners Kitchen Garden Planting Guide to see the best times to plant and harvest your vegetable garden.
The Perfect Lawn
The definition of the “Perfect Lawn” is as individual as you. For some, the perfect lawn resembles an area rug in the yard, or no
The Three “Poison” Plants
The three “poison” plants that most people can readily recall are poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac. All three plants can be found in
The Poinsettia Plant
Poinsettias are the most popular holiday plant with more than 50 million sold during the six weeks before Christmas every year. The traditional red poinsettia
Chris’ Corner Archives
Archives of Chris’ Corner from 2011 – 2016. Chris is a UT Extension Horticulture Agent and Coordinator for the Master Gardener Program in Shelby County.
Soil Testing
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.
