2025 "Master Your Garden" Expo
2025-04-12 10:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge, Tennessee, 37412, United States
MGHC’s “Master Your Garden” Expo returns to Camp Jordan for two days on Saturday & Sunday, April 12th & 13th! Focusing on gardening and the outdoors, MGHC’s Garden Expo brings together a wide-ranging array of gardening exhibits, demonstrations, educational activities, and vendors of interest to experienced gardeners, gardening enthusiasts, and children. More Information

MGHC “Master Your Garden Expo”

MGHC Expo Tickets

1 Ticket $10.90 USD

2 Tickets $21.25 USD

3 Tickets $31.60 USD

4 Tickets $42.00 USD

2025 "Master Your Garden" Expo
2025-04-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy, East Ridge, Tennessee, 37412, United States
MGHC’s “Master Your Garden” Expo returns to Camp Jordan for two days on Saturday & Sunday, April 12th & 13th! Focusing on gardening and the outdoors, MGHC’s Garden Expo brings together a wide-ranging array of gardening exhibits, demonstrations, educational activities, and vendors of interest to experienced gardeners, gardening enthusiasts, and children. More Information

MGHC “Master Your Garden” Expo

MGHC Expo Tickets

1 Ticket $10.90 USD

2 Tickets $21.25 USD

3 Tickets $31.60 USD

4 Tickets $42.00 USD

3rd Saturday Class: CANCELLED -- Native Plant Walk at East Lake Park
2025-05-17 09:00 | East Lake Park, 3000 E. 34th Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37407, United States
Join us at East Lake Park for a relaxing and informative saunter through a stunning native plant landscape led by Haley Hamblen, Water Quality Specialist and RainSmart Program Manager for the City of Chattanooga. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the beauty and benefits of native plants, while learning how they can help manage stormwater, reduce urban heat islands, sequester carbon, and support wildlife diversity. You’ll also have the chance to learn about Chattanooga’s RainSmart Rewards Program — a residential native plant reimbursement initiative designed to help homeowners incorporate native plants at home. Whether you’re an environmental enthusiast or just curious about nature, this walk is an excellent way to discover how we can all contribute to a greener, more sustainable city. East Lake Park is handicapped accessible. We encourage participants to wear comfortable shoes and bring their own water.

East Lake Park

To attend this class, please register on SignUp HERE

Please visit MGHC’s YouTube channel for 3rd Saturday Class videos and other gardening-related presentations.

38th Annual Garden Tour
2025-06-14 10:00 - 17:00
The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County are pleased to present our 38th Annual Garden Tour! This year we have chosen six unique locations on Signal Mountain and Hixson. These gardens feature inspired, personalized landscapes created by both long-time gardening enthusiasts and relative newcomers with imaginative approaches. Highlights of this year’s tour include: a garden with many unusual specimen trees and shrubs; another using creative water management design in a compact space; examples of raised bed and container gardening; several with a wide variety of yard art throughout; and a farm devoted to scientifically regenerating soil plus friendly alpacas. Touring these gardens provides the opportunity to experience the unique visions of other gardeners, sparking ideas for your own garden while enjoying a walk through colorful landscapes.

The Tour can be started at any of the gardens, which can be visited in any order. Tours of the gardens are self-guided, so feel free to take your time exploring the properties. Parking is on the street or where designated. As most of these are private homes, we cannot guarantee that all locations are handicapped accessible. We suggest wearing comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes for walking. Home owners and Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. There will also be signs and plant lists for identifying many of the plantings. We hope you enjoy and are inspired by these wonderful outdoor spaces!

Photo: N.W. Williams

2025 Garden Tour Map

NOTE: Online price includes processing fee

Number of Tickets

1 Ticket $21.25 USD

2 Tickets $42.00 USD

3 Tickets $62.75 USD

4 Tickets $83.50 USD

38th Annual Garden Tour
2025-06-15 11:00 - 17:00
The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County are pleased to present our 38th Annual Garden Tour! This year we have chosen six unique locations on Signal Mountain and Hixson. These gardens feature inspired, personalized landscapes created by both long-time gardening enthusiasts and relative newcomers with imaginative approaches. Highlights of this year’s tour include: a garden with many unusual specimen trees and shrubs; another using creative water management design in a compact space; examples of raised bed and container gardening; several with a wide variety of yard art throughout; and a farm devoted to scientifically regenerating soil plus friendly alpacas. Touring these gardens provides the opportunity to experience the unique visions of other gardeners, sparking ideas for your own garden while enjoying a walk through colorful landscapes.

The Tour can be started at any of the gardens, which can be visited in any order. Tours of the gardens are self-guided, so feel free to take your time exploring the properties. Parking is on the street or where designated. As most of these are private homes, we cannot guarantee that all locations are handicapped accessible. We suggest wearing comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes for walking. Home owners and Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. There will also be signs and plant lists for identifying many of the plantings. We hope you enjoy and are inspired by these wonderful outdoor spaces!

N.W. Williams

2025 Garden Tour Map

NOTE: Online price includes processing fee

Number of Tickets

1 Ticket $21.25 USD

2 Tickets $42.00 USD

3 Tickets $62.75 USD

4 Tickets $83.50 USD

3rd Saturday Class: Bees in the Garden
2025-06-21 10:00 - 11:30 | UT-TSU Hamilton County Extension, 6183 Adamson Circle, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37416, United States
Discover the differences between honey bees and the many other native bees in our gardens with Master Gardener and Master Beekeeper Kendra Ware. Her talk will also cover the specific plants that encourage these different varieties of bees as well as other pollinators. In addition, she will explore the fascinating world of honey bees and explain why they are in danger.

Photo Credit: MGHC

Classes are held in person at the UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension (6183 Adamson Circle, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga).

To attend this class, please register on SignUp HERE

Please visit MGHC’s YouTube channel for 3rd Saturday Class videos and other gardening-related presentations.

3rd Saturday Class: Basic Landscape Design
2025-07-19 10:00 - 11:30 | UT Extension Office, 6183 Adamson Cir, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37419, United States
Have you wanted to create a beautiful landscape but haven’t been sure where to even start? Master Gardener Hannah Lanning will break down the basic principles of designing a beautiful and practical garden. You’ll learn how to create a master plan along with a budget; how to select the right plants for your yard; and what are the general elements of design to think about when creating a garden.

Hannah Lanning

Classes are held in person at the UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension (6183 Adamson Circle, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga).

To attend this class, please register on SignUp HERE

Please visit MGHC’s YouTube channel for 3rd Saturday Class videos and other gardening-related presentations.

3rd Saturday Class: Tennessee Smart Yards
2025-08-16 10:00 - 11:30 | UT-TSU Hamilton County Extension, 6183 Adamson Circle, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37416, United States
Are you a new homeowner? Or just want to give your yard a makeover? Master Gardener Ann Brown will show you how to breathe new life into your landscape through Tennessee Smart Yards, a free, self-paced online program to make your yard environmentally-friendly and bursting with life. With economical resources and simple steps, Tennessee Smart Yards helps both beginning and experienced gardeners create outdoor spaces that are greener, cleaner, and kinder to nature. Together, we can grow landscapes that are beautiful and deeply connected to the life around us!

Classes are held in person at the UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension (6183 Adamson Circle, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga).

To attend this class, please register on SignUp HERE

Please visit MGHC’s YouTube channel for 3rd Saturday Class videos and other gardening-related presentations.

3rd Saturday Class: Worm Composting
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | UT-TSU Hamilton County Extension, 6183 Adamson Circle, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37416, United States
For millions of years, worms have been hard at work breaking down organic materials and returning nutrients to the soil. Using worms to recycle food scraps and other organic material into a valuable soil amendment is called vermicompost or worm compost. Learn why worms have such an important place in our ecosystem and how our gardens can benefit with Robbie Summerour, Master Gardener and owner of Gospel Urban Farmer. Her presentation includes a live demonstration of the worm composting process from beginning to end. So, roll up your sleeves and be prepared to dive into playing with worms while finding out that raising worms for your garden can be fun and exciting!

Worm Compost / Robbie Summerour

Classes are held in person at the UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension (6183 Adamson Circle, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga).

To attend this class, please register on SignUp HERE

Please visit MGHC’s YouTube channel for 3rd Saturday Class videos and other gardening-related presentations.

2025 Fall Garden Festival!
2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00
Join the fun at the Hamilton County Extension Center & Bonny Oaks Arboretum as the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County celebrate Fall! MGHC’s Fall Garden Festival features vendors with plants (trees, shrubs, perennials), hand-crafted foods, and nature-related items. Plus Master Gardeners presenting demonstrations, exhibits, and fun activities for children. Learn about: Bees, Bluebirds, Composting, Fall Vegetables, Mulching, Native Plants & Pollinators, Rain Barrels, Raised Beds, and Tree Care. Purchase: Rain Barrels, Grow Buckets, and Hand Made Crafts. Also enjoy local food trucks and homemade baked goods for sale. Tickets are $5; Free for children 12 and under. Free parking available.

Credit: MGHC

2025 Fall Festival Map

Tickets

Price includes PayPal FeeShow Receipt at Admission

Number of Tickets

1 Ticket $5.66 USD2 Tickets $11.32 USD3 Tickets $16.98 USD4 Tickets $22.64 USD

RAIN DATE: October 25

3rd Saturday Class: Folklore, Magic & Medicine -- Plants of Appalachia
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension Center, 6183 Adamson Circle, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37416, United States
Long before modern pharmacies, people turned to the forest for healing remedies. Appalachia — one of the most biodiverse regions in the United States — has always been rich with plants that provide care and comfort. In this class, Master Gardener Hannah Lanning will explore how certain plants were once considered essential in these folk practices but are now forgotten or considered weeds today.

Classes are held in person at the UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension (6183 Adamson Circle, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga).

To attend this class, please register on SignUp HERE

Please visit MGHC’s YouTube channel for 3rd Saturday Class videos and other gardening-related presentations.

3rd Saturday Class: Holiday Decorations with Live Greenery
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | UT Extension Office, 6183 Adamson Cir, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37419, United States
Create your own live holiday wreath or other seasonal decoration using fresh greenery along with berries, pine cones and other natural items from your garden enhanced with ornamental ribbons and other enhancements. Master Gardeners will show you how it’s done. Sign up early as space is limited!

Bring a plain grapevine wreath form to work on. Greenery, natural materials, ribbons and other supplies will be provided by the Master Gardeners.

Classes are held in person at the UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension (6183 Adamson Circle, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga).

To attend this class, register on SignUp HERE.

Please visit MGHC’s YouTube channel for 3rd Saturday Class videos and other gardening-related presentations.

Live Wreath Class

3rd Saturday Class: The Art of Pruning
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | UT-TSU Extension Hamilton County / Bonny Oaks Arboretum, 6183 Adamson Circle, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37416, United States
February is a great time to prune many of your trees and shrubs to keep them healthy and beautiful. This class provides the opportunity to learn basic pruning skills with two experts: Josh Beers and Janzen Velba of Tree Worx Arbor Services. They will explain when and how to properly prune trees to make them stronger and more resistant to damage from storms, decay, and disease while maintaining their attractive benefits in your landscape. Weather permitting, the talk will be followed by a walk around the arboretum to identify trees needing pruning and demonstrating where the cuts should be made.

Classes are held in person at the UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension (6183 Adamson Circle, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga).

To attend this class, please register on SignUp HERE

Please visit MGHC’s YouTube channel for 3rd Saturday Class videos and other gardening-related presentations.

Pruning Class / Master Gardeners of Hamilton County

3rd Saturday Class: Lawn Care Basics
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | UT-TSU Hamilton County Extension, 6183 Adamson Circle, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37416, United States
March is the perfect time to learn more about restoring and maintaining your lawn! The class will be led by Master Gardener Larry Stewart, a Certified Lawn Care Professional who heads MGHC’s Residential Lawn Team. His presentation will include: the different types of turfgrasses; how to choose the one that suits particular soil and water conditions; various ways of planting and establishing a sustainable lawn; as well as how to manage annoying weeds, pests and diseases. Through his engaging talk, Larry will help you to create a lawn that is beautiful, healthy and environmentally friendly!

Classes are held in person at the UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension (6183 Adamson Circle, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga).

To attend this class, please register on SignUp HERE

Please visit MGHC’s YouTube channel for 3rd Saturday Class videos and other gardening-related presentations.

Credit: UT Hort

2026 "Master Your Garden Expo"
2026-04-11 10:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-12 10:00 - 15:30 | Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy, East Ridge, Tennessee, 37412, United States
MGHC’s “Master Your Garden” Expo returns to Camp Jordan for two days on Saturday & Sunday, April 11th & 12th! Focusing on gardening and the outdoors, MGHC’s Garden Expo brings together a wide-ranging array of gardening exhibits, demonstrations, educational activities, and vendors of interest to experienced gardeners, gardening enthusiasts, and children. More Information

MGHC “Master Your Garden Expo”

MGHC Expo Tickets

1 Ticket $10.90 USD

2 Tickets $21.25 USD

3 Tickets $31.60 USD

4 Tickets $42.00 USD

3rd Saturday Class: Personal Flower Arranging
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | UT Extension Office, 6183 Adamson Cir, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37419, United States
Personal flowers are those a person carries at a wedding or other special event, including bouquets, boutonnières, hair flowers, petal baskets, and even floral pet collars. In this class, floral designers Pam Guinn and Sarah Monroe will teach you the ins and outs of making personal flowers, focusing on pocket boutonnières and small hand bouquets. In the workshop portion of the class, you’ll apply what you learn to make your own flowers for prom or other occasions. Plan to bring a bouquet from your local grocery store and a silk ribbon of your choice. All other supplies will be provided to create a lovely personal flower arrangement.

Classes are held in person at the UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension (6183 Adamson Circle, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga).

To attend this class, please register on SignUp HERE

Please visit MGHC’s YouTube channel for 3rd Saturday Class videos and other gardening-related presentations.

Prom Bouquet

3rd Saturday Class: Orchids for Home Growers
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | UT-TSU Hamilton County Extension, 6183 Adamson Circle, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37416, United States
Do you have problems growing orchids? Do they bloom once but never bloom again? In this class, Master Gardener and member of the American Orchid Society, Charles Davidson will share his expertise on how to care for orchids in your home so they can continue to grow and bloom successfully. His presentation will focus on the culture of orchids for the home environment, demonstrating that with careful attention to light, moisture, and temperature, anyone can easily have orchids that will bloom beautifully year after year.

Classes are held in person at the UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension (6183 Adamson Circle, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga).

To attend this class, please register on SignUp HERE

Please visit MGHC’s YouTube channel for 3rd Saturday Class videos and other gardening-related presentations.

Photo: Charles Davidson

39th Annual Garden Tour
2026-06-13 10:00 - 17:00
The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County are pleased to present our 39th Annual Garden Tour! This year we have chosen six unique locations — five private home gardens and a public arboretum — in Apison, Collegedale, McDonald, and Ooltewah. These gardens feature inspired, personalized landscapes created by both long-time gardening enthusiasts and relative newcomers with imaginative approaches. Highlights of this year’s tour include: gardens featuring a wide range of plantings: colorful displays of annuals and perennials, native plants and pollinators, plus a wide variety of native trees and shrubs; creative use of hardscape and stone paths to define spaces and add interest; landscapes with unique focal points created by statuary and water features; and an arboretum containing a “living library” of our region’s botanical legacy complete with an audio guide. Touring these gardens provides the opportunity to experience the unique visions of other gardeners, sparking ideas for your own garden while enjoying a walk through colorful and educational landscapes.

The tour can be started at any of the gardens, which can be visited in any order. Tours of the gardens are self-guided, so feel free to take your time exploring the properties. Parking is on the street or where designated. We recommend carpooling if possible. As most of these are private homes, we cannot guarantee that all locations are handicapped accessible. We suggest wearing comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes for walking. Home owners and Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. There will also be signs and plant lists for identifying many of the plantings. We hope you enjoy and are inspired by these wonderful outdoor spaces!

Diamantis Garden / MGHC 2026 Garden Tour

NOTE: Online price includes processing fee

Number of Tickets

1 Ticket $21.50 USD

2 Tickets $43.00 USD

3 Tickets $64.50 USD

4 Tickets $86.00 USD

25 Tickets $525.00 USD

2026 Tour Gardens

Sponsors

39th Annual Garden Tour
2026-06-14 11:00 - 17:00
The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County are pleased to present our 39th Annual Garden Tour! This year we have chosen six unique locations — five private homes and a public arboretum — in Apison, Collegedale, McDonald, and Ooltewah. These gardens feature inspired, personalized landscapes created by both long-time gardening enthusiasts and relative newcomers with imaginative approaches. Highlights of this year’s tour include: gardens featuring a wide range of plantings: colorful displays of annuals and perennials, native plants and pollinators, plus a wide variety of native trees and shrubs; creative use of hardscape and stone paths to define spaces and add interest; landscapes with unique focal points created by statuary and water features; and an arboretum containing a “living library” of our region’s botanical legacy complete with an audio guide. Touring these gardens provides the opportunity to experience the unique visions of other gardeners, sparking ideas for your own garden while enjoying a walk through colorful and educational landscapes.

The tour can be started at any of the gardens, which can be visited in any order. Tours of the gardens are self-guided, so feel free to take your time exploring the properties. Parking is on the street or where designated. We recommend carpooling if possible. As most of these are private homes, we cannot guarantee that all locations are handicapped accessible. We suggest wearing comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes for walking. Home owners and Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. There will also be signs and plant lists for identifying many of the plantings. We hope you enjoy and are inspired by these wonderful outdoor spaces!

Midkiff Garden / MGHC 2026 Garden Tour

NOTE: Online price includes processing fee

Number of Tickets

1 Ticket $21.50 USD

2 Tickets $43.00 USD

3 Tickets $64.50 USD

4 Tickets $86.00 USD

25 Tickets $525.00 USD

2026 Tour Gardens

Sponsors

3rd Saturday Class: Grow Bucket Gardening
2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 | UT-TSU Hamilton County Extension, 6183 Adamson Circle, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37416, United States
Do you not have enough room for a full garden? Maybe you only have a small outdoor space like a patio or a balcony. Or perhaps you don’t have the time or ability to manage a large garden but would still enjoy growing some vegetables of your own. In this class Master Gardener Carlton Mathes will explain how to use grow buckets, which are self-watering planters, for successful and productive gardening. He will demonstrate how to make a grow bucket, how the grow bucket works, and what vegetables and/or herbs can be grown successfully in these versatile containers. You, too, can have your own vegetables to enjoy fresh from your own deck!

Classes are held in person at the UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension (6183 Adamson Circle, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga).

To attend this class, please register on SignUp HERE

Please visit MGHC’s YouTube channel for 3rd Saturday Class videos and other gardening-related presentations.

Master Gardener Series: Saving Bats One Yard At A Time
2026-06-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37419, United States
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