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 – Heliotrope
Heliotrope Augusta® Lavender was planted in 2021 at the UT Gardens in Jackson, TN as a trial. Previous cultivars could not survive our heat and… - How the Peony Got its Name
Peonies are native to the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere. The genus has over 30 species. Many are European natives. Two are native to… - UT Plant of the Month – Leucojum
Leucojum is often listed under the common name summer snowflake. Leucojum produces white bell-like flowers in the spring and adds to a garden of daffodils… - Plant the Perfect Potato Bed
It’s time to plant potatoes! Laura Robinson, Chattanooga Foodbank Garden Coordinator, contributed these notes on putting your potatoes into the ground, with a nod to… - UT Plant of the Month – Tulip Poplar
Named for its distinctive tulip-shaped blooms, our state tree is the tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera). It’s a beautiful tree and can be found in every…
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Upcoming Events
3rd Saturday Class: Supporting Bats & Bluebirds in Our Yards
This month’s class focus...
May 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Programs in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and resource development. University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture and county governments cooperating. UT Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.