Celebrating 30 years of education and service, the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County (MGHC) is a non-profit, educational, volunteer organization that plays an important role in the civic life of Chattanooga and the surrounding area. MGHC sponsors annual events which include the Master Your Garden Expo, Spring Garden Tour, Fall Garden Festival, and exhibits at the Hamilton County Fair. Our Hotline is available year round to answer your gardening questions. MGHC offers a variety of classes throughout the year, including our 3rd Saturday and Beginning & Newcomer series. If you love gardening and volunteering the Master Gardener Program may be right for you!
Gardening News
- UT Plant of the month: The Weeping Blue Alaskan Cedar
Submitted by James Newburn, managing director, UT Gardens, Knoxville The Weeping Blue Alaskan Cedar is a spectacular conifer unbothered by Tennessee heat and humidity.The tree… - A Tale of Two Tubers: Yam vs. Sweet Potato
Sweet Potatoes in grocery store by Daniel Albany. Few topics sparked more discussion among my old garden club buddies than the age-old conundrum: What is… - UT Plant of the Month – Winged Sumac
Poison? No, Sumac Is the Antidote for Hot Parched Sites. The red berried spears salute the female colonies of sumac, and their deliciously lemony tartness… - Chattanooga Aims to be a National Park City
Photo of Chattanooga by Theresa Suttles What is a National Park City? The National Park City Foundation, a non-profit organization based in the United Kingdom,… - UT – Plant of the Month – Gaillardia
Photo from utgardens.tennessee.edu- website
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Upcoming Events
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