Title: Habitat for Humanity Landscaping Workday
Location: 8211 Bill Reed Road
Description: A group of 6-7 volunteers are needed to landscape a Habitat for Humanity House on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13. HH provides the landscape design and the materials, MGHC will provide the manpower, tools and expertise. Please arrive at the site (8211 Bill Reed Road) ready to [...]
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Thymus Vulgaris
A Brief History of Thymus Vulgaris
Gaius Plinius Secundus, (circa 23 – 79 A.C.E.), better known as Pliny the Elder, said that when thyme is burned, it “puts to flight all venomous creatures.”
In mythical folklore, thyme flowers were full of perfume and nectar for the bees, traditionally the messengers of the faery world. The [...]
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Come and learn about some of the most beautiful and low maintenance plants you can have in your garden. This one-day symposium will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the University of Tennessee Visitor Center and UT Gardens, 2712 Neyland Avenue, Knoxville, TN.
The day includes educational seminars teaching you how to grow and [...]
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The Annual Tennessee Master Gardener Winter School will be held February 17 through 20, 2010 in Murfreesboro, TN and hosted by Rutherford County (see below).
The theme for the 2010 Winter School is “sustainable solutions.” This theme refers to both sustainable gardening and sustaining volunteers in a membership organization. There will be two educations tracks: [...]
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Fruits and Nuts:
Fruit production is a “year round” job and timing of cultural practices is very important to the health of your fruit trees. Apply fertilizers approximately one month prior to the initiation of growth in spring. Fertilizer may be broadcast on the soil surface where rainfall or watering will aid in getting it to [...]
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