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With Spring just around the corner, now’s the time to update your landscaping skills. Two Tennessee Yards and Neighborhood Workshops are scheduled for April and May. Each session is held over 2 evenings, each session running from 6 pm to 9 pm. The April workshop will be held April 19th and 20th, and the May [...] Fruits and Nuts: Sprays to reduce many of the Botrytis (gray mold) infections are must this time of year. You should begin sprays of Captan at early bloom and again at full bloom, when close to 90% of the blooms have opened. Keep in mind the bloom period for strawberries can be very long. Also, avoid [...] 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 [...] 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 [...] 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 [...] 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 [...] Join us January 11 for an evening with Dr. Douglas Airhart, Tennessee Technical University Professor of Horticulture. Dr. Airhart will cover best practices for planting, mulching, pruning and caring for your trees. The seminar will be held at Chattanooga State Community College Humanities Theatre and will start promptly at 7 pm. This event is also [...] While many Chattanoogans may not be aware of the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County (MGHC) and what we do, they will see the results of our collaboration with citizen groups and Mother Nature all through the community. Under the guidance of UT Knoxville, MGHC’s mission is to promote smart environmental practices through our volunteer members [...] Annual Flowers and Vines: Thinking of building a new flowerbed for annuals next year? There are a few steps you can do now to give you success next year. Begin by selecting a proper location that has good drainage. Although you can select some perennials that like wet feet, the majority of annuals prefer well-drained soil. [...] Title: Landscape ID Workshop Here is a University of Tennessee —Workshop/Field Day you may be interested in attending. It will help you answer disease, insect, weed and turf questions that your clients or neighbors are asking. These will be hands-on [...] |
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