Master Gardeners of Hamilton County, TN » education http://mghc.org Master Gardeners of Hamilton County, TN Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:19:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Native Plant Symposium Coming in March http://mghc.org/2012/01/12/native-plant-symposium-coming-in-march/ http://mghc.org/2012/01/12/native-plant-symposium-coming-in-march/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:41:13 +0000 slwencel http://mghc.org/?p=3450 The Chattanooga Native Plant & Wildflower Group of the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County is proud to present its first annual native plant symposium “Chattanooga’s Native Beauty: Gardening with Native Plants” on Saturday, March 10, 2012.  The symposium will be held at Chattanooga State Community College campus in its Humanities Theatre.  The program will begin [...]]]> The Chattanooga Native Plant & Wildflower Group of the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County is proud to present its first annual native plant symposium “Chattanooga’s Native Beauty: Gardening with Native Plants” on Saturday, March 10, 2012.  The symposium will be held at Chattanooga State Community College campus in its Humanities Theatre.  The program will begin with registration at 8:00 am, with speakers to start at 8:30 am.  The $45 registration ($40 if you register before March 1)  includes program materials, refreshments and lunch.   There will be door prizes as well.

The schedule of speakers is as follows:

“Role of Native Plants in Biodiversity”
Richard Clements, PhD
Chattanooga State Community College

“Butterflies and Native Plants”
Sara Bright
Co-Author of “Butterflies of Alabama”

“Growing Native Plants”
Margie Hunter
Author: “Gardening with the Native Plants of Tennessee”

“Native Trees, Shrubs and Vines”
Speaker: Avi Askey, Owner, Overhill Gardens Native Plant Nursery, Vonore, TN

“Landscape Design Considerations with Native Plants”
Sam Rogers, ASLA
University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Authors Margie Hunter and Sara Bright and Paulette Ogard’s books will be available for purchase at the symposium.

Master Gardeners who attend may earn 5 continuing education credits (CEUs).

For more information and to register, go to this website:  www.chattanooganatives.blogspot.com

 

]]> http://mghc.org/2012/01/12/native-plant-symposium-coming-in-march/feed/ 0 2012 MG Training Schedule http://mghc.org/2011/12/14/2012-mg-training-schedule/ http://mghc.org/2011/12/14/2012-mg-training-schedule/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:59:07 +0000 slwencel http://mghc.org/?p=3393 New Master Gardener training starts this January, with either Monday night sessions (starting January 9, 2012) that go from 6 pm to 9 pm or Tuesday morning sessions (starting January 10, 2012) that run from 9 am to noon.  The classes run for 15 weeks, ending with graduation on April 19.

The Master Gardener of Hamilton [...]]]> New Master Gardener training starts this January, with either Monday night sessions (starting January 9, 2012) that go from 6 pm to 9 pm or Tuesday morning sessions (starting January 10, 2012) that run from 9 am to noon.  The classes run for 15 weeks, ending with graduation on April 19.

The Master Gardener of Hamilton County 2012 training schedule can be found as an Adobe file by clicking this link.  To apply, go to this post (http://mghc.org/2011/10/20/mghc-class-of-2012/) or contact the UT Extension office at 423-855-6113.

]]> http://mghc.org/2011/12/14/2012-mg-training-schedule/feed/ 0 Gardening with Useful Native Plants Presentation on December 5 http://mghc.org/2011/11/22/gardening-with-useful-native-plants-presentation/ http://mghc.org/2011/11/22/gardening-with-useful-native-plants-presentation/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:42:18 +0000 slwencel http://mghc.org/?p=3359 The Southern Appalachian region is, next to Southern China, the most botanically rich region on earth. Most of the plants growing around us have been used as food and medicine for hundreds or thousands of years. Some of our native plants risk being overharvested because the global demand for them exceeds the supply. Join Holli [...]]]> The Southern Appalachian region is, next to Southern China, the most botanically rich region on earth. Most of the plants growing around us have been used as food and medicine for hundreds or thousands of years. Some of our native plants risk being overharvested because the global demand for them exceeds the supply. Join Holli Richey, MS, MSW, MAT at 6:00 PM  Monday, December 5 at Green|Spaces to learn about the medicinal properties of plants native to this region and how you can “garden with a mission” by incorporating them into your yard and garden for both personal use and conservation.

Holli Richey is a clinical herbalist, counselor and teacher who practices with an integrative approach to mind-body-spirit healing.  Holli’s philosophy of healing is that our body is wise, and our symptoms are our teacher. Through listening to our symptoms—whether they seem to be speaking from the mind, body or spirit—we gain awareness of our patterned approach to life, and discover new ways in which to shift toward wholeness.

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Chattanooga Native Plant and Wildflower Group, a special interest group of the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County.  Educational presentations count as continuing education units.

 

]]> http://mghc.org/2011/11/22/gardening-with-useful-native-plants-presentation/feed/ 0 The Chattanooga Native Plant and Wildflower Group http://mghc.org/2011/10/31/the-chattanooga-native-plant-and-wildflower-group/ http://mghc.org/2011/10/31/the-chattanooga-native-plant-and-wildflower-group/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:59:59 +0000 slwencel http://mghc.org/?p=3343 Title: The Chattanooga Native Plant and Wildflower Group Location: Green|Spaces Description: The next meeting of the Chattanooga Native Plant & Wildflower Group will be Monday, November 7th at 6:00 p.m. at Green|Spaces, 63 East Main Street.

At the meeting, we will be screening of the movie “Green Fire.”

The first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary environmentalist [...]]]> Title: The Chattanooga Native Plant and Wildflower Group
Location: Green|Spaces
Description: The next meeting of the Chattanooga Native Plant & Wildflower Group will be Monday, November 7th at 6:00 p.m. at Green|Spaces, 63 East Main Street.

At the meeting, we will be screening of the movie “Green Fire.”

The first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary environmentalist Aldo Leopold, “Green Fire” highlights Leopold’s extraordinary career, tracing how he shaped and influenced the modern environmental movement. The film will be introduced with a reading from Aldo Leopold by storyteller Jim Pfitzer.

There is no charge to attend, although a donation of $7 will be appreciated. Those making a contribution will receive a copy of Leopold’s book, A Sand County Almanac, a classic of nature writing, widely cited as one of the most influential nature books ever published.

Our meetings are open to all who are interested.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2011-11-07

]]> http://mghc.org/2011/10/31/the-chattanooga-native-plant-and-wildflower-group/feed/ 0 MGHC Class of 2012 http://mghc.org/2011/10/20/mghc-class-of-2012/ http://mghc.org/2011/10/20/mghc-class-of-2012/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:26:23 +0000 slwencel http://mghc.org/?p=3333 The application process for the Master Gardener of Hamilton County Class of 2012 is now open.  There will be a choice of evening or morning classes, with the evening classes meeting from 6 pm to 9 pm Monday nights starting January 9, 2011 or morning classes the meet from 9 am to noon on Tuesdays [...]]]> The application process for the Master Gardener of Hamilton County Class of 2012 is now open.  There will be a choice of evening or morning classes, with the evening classes meeting from 6 pm to 9 pm Monday nights starting January 9, 2011 or morning classes the meet from 9 am to noon on Tuesdays starting January 10, 2011.  The classes will meet for fifteen weeks, with graduation taking place in April.  You must fill out and submit this application form by December 27, 2011.

The sign-up fee is $150 which includes course materials, room reservations, and first year membership dues.  The price for couples who will share materials is $250.   A limited number of scholarships are available to persons who would have a financial hardship to pay tuition.

Contact Tom Stebbins at  (423) 855-6113 for more information about the scholarship or questions.  You may also view the letter from Tom and a brochure that provides more detail about the Master Gardener program.

 

 

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Advance registration [...]]]> There is one new rain barrel workshop now scheduled for Saturday, September 10 at 11 am at the Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center.  These build your own rain barrel workshops offer the opportunity to construct your own 55-gallon plastic rain barrel that will be ready to hook up to your home’s rain gutter system.

Advance registration is required using the registration forms below.  Class sizes are limited and spots go quickly so don’t delay.  The fee is $25 which covers all costs to build a 55-gallon rain barrel.  You don’t need to bring any tools, but be prepared to get a little dirty and have a vehicle capable of transporting your rain barrel home with you.   For information on painting your rain barrel, go to this post.

If you are interested in signing up for one of the workshops listed above, please fill out the form for the date you would like to attend.  Please fill out just one form.  If the form for the date you want does not appear, it means the class is full and registration is closed.  Class size is limited, and advance registration is required.  You can contact the workshop organizers here if you have specific questions about the workshop.

 

 

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Sean Crimmins is President of TPG Green Solutions, LLC and a nationally recognized erosion control specialist. TPG Green Solutions provides support [...]]]> Title: Chattanooga Native Plant and Wildflower Group
Location: Chattanooga Area Food Bank Conference Room
Description: The monthly meeting of the Natives will feature a presentation by Sean Crimmins, talking to us about “Native Plants in Erosion Control.”

Sean Crimmins is President of TPG Green Solutions, LLC and a nationally recognized erosion control specialist. TPG Green Solutions provides support for projects related to erosion prevention, porous pavement, green roofs, rain gardens, shoreline stabilization, wetland enhancement and stormwater management. Sean received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Indiana University, School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Shortly after college Sean held positions in which he: managed over 8,000 lakes and ponds for fish surveys, fish stocking, aeration, and weed and algae control, and designed and supplied bioengineered solutions for shoreline projects. Later Sean was regional sales manager for North American Green (the world’s largest rolled erosion control blanket manufacturer) in TN, KY, IN, MI, OH and PA. Before starting TPG Green Solutions, Sean was the national sales manager for D2 Land and Water Resources, Inc. for its specialty erosion control materials division. In his position with D2, Sean managed projects designed to utilize specialty materials to control erosion, enhance wetlands and stabilize shorelines.

In October, we will resume our regular meeting schedule — first Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m.

Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2011-09-12

]]> http://mghc.org/2011/08/28/september-natives-meeting/feed/ 0 UT Eastern Region Nursery Tour http://mghc.org/2011/08/18/ut-eastern-region-nursery-tour/ http://mghc.org/2011/08/18/ut-eastern-region-nursery-tour/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:56:46 +0000 slwencel http://mghc.org/?p=3278 Attention Master Gardeners, landscapers, students and nursery professionals:  The 2011 UT Eastern Region Nursery, Landscaping and Gardening Tour is now open for registration.  This three day UT-sponsored event will take place October 18, 19 and 20 and will cover orchards, nurseries, farms, greenhouses and landscapes in Kentucky.  The tour leaves from Knoxville and the cost [...]]]> Attention Master Gardeners, landscapers, students and nursery professionals:  The 2011 UT Eastern Region Nursery, Landscaping and Gardening Tour is now open for registration.  This three day UT-sponsored event will take place October 18, 19 and 20 and will cover orchards, nurseries, farms, greenhouses and landscapes in Kentucky.  The tour leaves from Knoxville and the cost is $350 for single occupancy and $250 for double occupancy which covers transportation, lodging and most food is included in the registration fee.

The tour includes visits to:

Evans Orchard & Cider Mill, Georgetown, KY

Color Point Greenhouses, Paris, KY

Boone County Arboretum, Union, KY

Ammon NUrsery, Burlington, KY

Reminiscent Herb Farm & Nursery & Landscaping, Inc, Florence, KY

Shaker Village, Harrodsburg, KY

Arrive Sod Works, Paris, KY

Landscaping clinic at a Lexington Horse Farm

Participants will receive 7 pesticide points in C3, C10 and C12; Master Gardeners are eligible for continuing education credits.  For more information, you may download a brochure or contact Tom Stebbins, Hamilton County Extension Agent at 423-855-6113.

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Location: Chattanooga Area Food Bank Prep Kitchen
Description: Learn how to preserve your summer vegetables at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank hands-on preserving demonstration class. Featured vegetables will be tomatoes, beans and okra. The cost is $15.00 and includes reference materials.  There is a limit of 10 participants, so register soon. Come early for light refreshments served in the food bank conference room at 5:30 pm.

Contact Jane Mauldin at jmauldin@chattfoodbank.org to register or for more information.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2011-08-19
End Time: 20:00

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Location: Chattanooga Area Food Bank – Pavilion
Description: We will once again be offering a Cedar raised bed building work shop at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank Demonstration Garden Pavilion. We will begin building @ 9:00am and break for a pizza lunch around Noon. We will have some large fans, cold water and the shade of the pavilion to work in.

If you or Your Church, Civic, or Community Organizations have recently discussed the idea of a community garden, this work shop is for you! In addition to the hands on building of the (7) currently ordered beds, we can help you create plot plans, consider best locations, and create building material lists.

There is no charge to attend, you can not beat the smell of fresh cut cedar, and Master Gardeners will earn volunteer hours or CEUs. Put your name on your charged up cordless tools and bring them along with your spouse or friends for a fun and creative activity.

For more information contact Bud Hines
Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2011-07-23
End Time: 15:00

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