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
- Chattanooga Aims to be a National Park City
Photo of Chattanooga by Theresa Suttles What is a National Park City? The National Park City Foundation, a non-profit organization based in the United Kingdom,… - UT – Plant of the Month – Gaillardia
Photo from utgardens.tennessee.edu/ website Gaillardia, also known as blanketflower is a dazzling little plant that is easy to grow, easy to combine and easy to… - How to Feast on Carrots in the Fall
August is here! It’s time to start replacing hot-weather crops like green beans and sweet corn with cooler-weather crops. One of my favorites is carrots.… - Treasure Hunting in the Big Box
Greenhouse photo by Petra Faltermaier. Cactus photo by Dominique Vince. While local garden centers give us great advice and a variety of plants that grow… - UT – Plant of the Month – Tall Verbena
Tall Verbena is an excellent plant to use in a summer garden to attract butterflies and other pollinators all summer long.
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Upcoming Events
3rd Saturday Class: Winter Gardening
Even as the weather cools, gar...
October 19 @ 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.