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
- Okra: A Regional Delicacy
Guru Kara If there is one vegetable that thrives throughout a long, hot summer, it has to be okra. In theory, it should do well… - UT Plant of the Month – Spilanthes
Photo by C. Scott, courtesy UTIA. Acmella oleracea (previously classified as Spilanthes acmella), known by the common names toothache plant, buzz buttons, jambu, Schezuan button… - Container Gardening 101
Photo by congerdesign If you have only a few sunny spots in your yard, Master Gardener Ann Brown suggest container gardening. This makes the most… - UT Plant of the Month: Catalpa
Submitted by James Newburn A native ornamental tree that shows off white tubular flowers in late spring and early summer. There are two species of… - Growing Drift Roses in Your Garden
Photo by Ann Bartlett For decades, rose hybridizers were unconcerned with disease resistance. They assumed that everyone growing roses followed a spray program. Then along…
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Upcoming Events
3rd Saturday Class: Grow Bucket Gardening
Do you not have enough room fo...
June 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMaster Gardener Series: Saving Bats One Yard At A Time
This is a free program, but pl...
June 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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.