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Interfaith Hospitality Network Has New Landscaping

By Kathleen Robinson

As a Master Gardner, volunteer and friend, I was called to a meeting to discuss landscaping for the new IHN (Interfaith Hospitality Network) day center for homeless families.  The center is located behind the old farmers’ market at 1184 Baldwin Street in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  It was a very hot afternoon in June that [...]

Volunteers Needed for Riverbend 2010

The Chattanooga Area Food Bank is looking for Master Gardeners to volunteer at River Bend this June—a great opportunity to partner with the Food Bank in an effort to generate extra income for the community garden program. The Food Bank needs Master Gardeners to staff a small concessions location at River Bend. “How small?” you [...]

February's Herb: Coriander - Cilantro

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae and is a member of the carrot family.

The fresh or dried leaves are referred to as the herb cilantro or Chinese parsley.  The brown seed from the same plant is known as the spice coriander.

A Brief History of Coriandrum sativum

Coriander grows wild in South [...]

Food Bank Greenhouse Project Update

An outpouring of Master Gardeners, Master Gardener interns and food bank volunteers and staff showed up last Saturday ready to crank out raised beds for the new Chattanooga Area Food Bank Greenhouse.  The goal was to build 20 beds, and by the end of this first day, 16 beds were completed and ready for the [...]

Save Green Go Green

Save Green Go Green event helps families save money and the environment!

Looking for sound financial advice? Does “going green” really save money? Local Tennessee Saves coalition members are hosting a Save Green Go Green event on Saturday, March 6th from 10:00AM-2:00PM at Hamilton Place mall. Community leaders will provide information and resources for families [...]