University of Tennessee Resources
- University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA)
- University of Tennessee Extension UT Extension’s mission is to help Tennesseans improve their quality of life and solve problems through the application of research and evidence based knowledge about agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community development.
- Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Program Tennessee Extension Master Gardeners (TEMG’s) are trained volunteers that help the Extension Service share the latest and greatest gardening information!
- Soil, Plant and Pest Center Soil fertility tests, plant disease & insect ID
- UT Hort website is devoted to providing high-quality, research-based residential and consumer horticulture information to Tennesseans.
- UTIA Publications Search
Tennessee Resources
- ProtectTNForests.org Tennessee’s forest health management program seeks to minimize resource losses from forest insects, disease, vertebrate pests, or other sources impacting growth such as flooding and air pollution.
- Tennessee Department of Agriculture Consumers Find information on burning, pest control, food safety and more.
- Tennessee Environmental Council Engaging Individuals and Communities to Improve Our Environment and Public Health. Sponsors Tennessee Tree Day.
- Tennessee Invasive Plant Council
- Tennessee Smart Yards Provides a comprehensive listing of Tennessee native plants that are available commercially.
Extension Resources
- Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service Yard & Garden Resources
- Bug Guide – Iowa State University
- Clemson Extension Home & Garden Information Center (HGIC)
- NC State Extension Lawn & Garden
- One Search: Hundreds of Cooperative Extension Sites
Local Associations
- Chattanooga African Violet Society
- Chattanooga Association of Landscape Professionals
- Chattanooga Bluebird Society
- East Tennessee Hosta Society
- Tennessee Dahlia Society
- Tennessee Native Plant Society
- Tennessee Valley Beekeepers
- Tennessee Valley Bonsai Society
- Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones
- Tennessee Valley Daylily Society
- Tri-State Rose Society of Chattanooga