BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Master Gardeners of Hamilton County - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Master Gardeners of Hamilton County X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mghc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Master Gardeners of Hamilton County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20230316T065554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T152925Z UID:6642-1713088800-1713110400@mghc.org SUMMARY:2024 Master Your Garden Expo DESCRIPTION:The Master Your Garden Expo is returning to Camp Jordan Saturday & Sunday\, April 13th & 14th! Focusing on gardening and the outdoors\, MGHC’s Expo brings together a wide-ranging array of exhibits\, demonstrations\, educational activities\, and vendors of interest to experienced gardeners\, gardening enthusiasts\, and children. More Information \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNumber of Tickets\n One $10.90 USD\n Two $21.80 USD\n Three $32.70 USD\n Four $43.60 USD URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/2023-master-your-garden-expo/ LOCATION:Camp Jordan Arena\, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway\, East Ridge\, Tennessee\, 37412\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Garden Expo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/6d280e5b-21bd-be19-04f0-cae9194d65c5-e1642347380735.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20220116T153758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T152707Z UID:4272-1713002400-1713031200@mghc.org SUMMARY:2024 Master Your Garden Expo DESCRIPTION:The Master Your Garden Expo is returning to Camp Jordan Saturday & Sunday\, April 13th & 14th! Focusing on gardening and the outdoors\, MGHC’s Expo brings together a wide-ranging array of exhibits\, demonstrations\, educational activities\, and vendors of interest to experienced gardeners\, gardening enthusiasts\, and children. More Information \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNumber of Tickets\n One $10.90 USD\n Two $21.80 USD\n Three $32.70 USD\n Four $43.60 USD URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/master-your-garden-expo/ LOCATION:Camp Jordan Arena\, 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy\, East Ridge\, Tennessee\, 37412\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Garden Expo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/6d280e5b-21bd-be19-04f0-cae9194d65c5-e1642347380735.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20240227T220426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T212658Z UID:7778-1710583200-1710590400@mghc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Class: Basic Landscape & Garden Design DESCRIPTION:Master Gardeners Jennifer Dornbush and Skeeter Gallagher collaborate for a joint presentation on Creating a Landscape Design and Planning a Vegetable Garden. Whether you’re planning new home landscaping\, refreshing an established yard\, or getting ready to plant a vegetable garden\, this class will give you the practical tools to make your ideas become a reality. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClasses are held in person at the UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension Center (6183 Adamson Circle\, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga) or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class in person\, register on SignUp HERE. \n\n\n\nIf you miss the class\, you can view it later on our Facebook page or visit our YouTube channel for more 3rd Saturday Classes and other educational presentations. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/3rd-saturday-class-landscape-garden-design/ LOCATION:UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension Center\, 6183 Adamson Circle\, Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, 37416\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Vegetable-Garden.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20240202T032409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T212834Z UID:7605-1708164000-1708171200@mghc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Class: Growing a Future for Monarch Butterflies DESCRIPTION:Join Master Gardener Kym Martin and learn how you can turn a patch of your garden\, a back porch\, or even an apartment balcony into a habitat for monarchs to provide food and shelter throughout their life cycle. No effort is too small to have a positive impact on these magical creatures! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClasses are held in person at the UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension Center (6183 Adamson Circle\, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga) or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class in person\, register on SignUp HERE. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class online\, register for Zoom HERE. \n\n\n\nIf you miss the class\, you can view it later on our Facebook page or visit our YouTube channel for more 3rd Saturday Classes and other educational presentations. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/magical-monarchs-growing-a-future-for-monarch-butterflies/ LOCATION:UT-TSU Extension Hamilton County / Bonny Oaks Arboretum\, 6183 Adamson Circle\, Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, 37416\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Monarch-Big_KM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T235900 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T235900 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20231109T035933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T035933Z UID:7325-1704499140-1704499140@mghc.org SUMMARY:2024 Master Gardener Training Program DESCRIPTION:Applications for the 2024 Master Gardener Class are open!Register by: January 5\, 2024 \n\n\n\nWho: Anyone with an interest in gardening and teachingDates: February 6 – May 7\, 2024Time: Tuesdays from 10 am – 12 pmWhere: UT Hamilton County Extension Center (6183 Adamson Circle)Cost: $200; $300 for couples sharing materials \n\n\n\nAnyone can become a Master Gardener! Join us!\n\n\n\nThe Master Gardener certification program requires 40 hours of education\, 40 volunteer hours\, and 8 CEUs (Continuing Education Units). Classes will be held in a hybrid format. This means that participants will be expected to watch lectures online from home anytime before class each week. Then\, the in-person lab on Tuesday mornings will provide hands-on learning to supplement subject matter learned online.  \n\n\n\nApplications are due by January 5\, 2024. Classes fill up quickly so apply soon if you’re interested!  Accepted applicants will be contacted to complete their enrollment and pay tuition.  \n\n\n\nLearn more about the Master Gardener Program and access the application HERE. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/2024-master-gardener-training-program/ CATEGORIES:Master Gardener Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/pam-dent-sys-joy-m-may-2018.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20220903T225241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005220Z UID:6098-1700301600-1700308800@mghc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Class: Live Wreaths & Holiday Decorations DESCRIPTION: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 ribbon bows. Master Gardeners will show you how it’s done. Sign up early as space is limited! \n\n\n\nBring a plain grapevine wreath form to work on. Greenery\, ribbons and other supplies will be provided by the Master Gardeners. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class in person\, register on SignUp HERE. \n\n\n\nThis class will be in person only. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/3rd-saturday-class-live-wreaths-holiday-decorations/ LOCATION:UT-TSU Hamilton County Extension\, 6183 Adamson Circle\, Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, 37416\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Holiday-Wreath.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20231002T223457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T212900Z UID:7184-1697882400-1697889600@mghc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Class: Plants & Your Pets DESCRIPTION:This presentation by Master Gardener Juanita Wade focuses on the relationship between plants and your pets.  She will talk about the importance of knowing which indoor and outdoor plants can be toxic to their family cats or dogs\, as well as safe alternatives to introduce in their yards and houses. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClasses are held in person at the J. Merle Crawley Agriculture Service Center (6183 Adamson Circle\, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga) or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class in person\, register on SignUp HERE. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class online\, register for Zoom HERE. \n\n\n\n If you miss the class\, you can view it later on our Facebook page or visit our YouTube channel for more 3rd Saturday Classes and other educational presentations. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/3rd-saturday-class-plants-your-pets/ LOCATION:UT-TSU Hamilton County Extension\, 6183 Adamson Circle\, Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, 37416\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Dog-Plants.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20230719T022231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T183749Z UID:7039-1696068000-1696089600@mghc.org SUMMARY:2023 Fall Garden Festival DESCRIPTION: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 will feature a variety of vendors with plants (trees\, shrubs\, perennials)\, hand-crafted foods\, and nature-related items\, along with Master Gardener demos and exhibits plus fun activities for children.  Learn about: Bees\, Bluebirds\, Composting\, Fall Vegetables\, Grow Buckets\, Herbs\, Mulching\, Native Plants & Pollinators\, Rain Barrels\, Raised Beds\, and Trees.  Purchase: Rain Barrels\, Grow Buckets\, and Yard Art.  There will also be a food truck and homemade baked goods for sale. Tickets are $5\, children under 12 are free. \n\n\n\nDetails & Tickets URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/2023-fall-garden-festival/ LOCATION:UT-TSU Extension Hamilton County / Bonny Oaks Arboretum\, 6183 Adamson Circle\, Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, 37416\, United States CATEGORIES:Fall Garden Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Fall_Festival_Event_Reduced.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20230907T162441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T212316Z UID:7103-1694858400-1694865600@mghc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Class: Acid-Loving Plants DESCRIPTION:Master Gardener Lee Anderson shares her passion for acid-loving plants such as azaleas\, rhododendrons\, camellias and gardenias. Her presentation will demonstrate how and where to plant these luscious shrubs for best advantage\, as well as techniques for long-term maintenance to keep them producing the best blooms possible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClasses are held in person at the J. Merle Crawley Agriculture Service Center (6183 Adamson Circle\, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga) or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class in person\, register on SignUp HERE. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class online\, register for Zoom HERE. \n\n\n\n If you miss the class\, you can view it later on our Facebook page or visit our YouTube channel for more 3rd Saturday Classes and other educational presentations. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/3rd-saturday-class-acid-loving-plants/ LOCATION:UT-TSU Hamilton County Extension\, 6183 Adamson Circle\, Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, 37416\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Borde-Hill-Rhododendron-Garden_KarlQuinney-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20230804T185956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T212804Z UID:7064-1692439200-1692446400@mghc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Class: Gardening Safety DESCRIPTION:Master Gardener Skeeter Gallagher will remind both new and experienced gardeners of the risks involved in gardening and help you safely enjoy your gardening tasks. Her presentation will highlight how to reduce stress on your body as you garden\, how to use ergonomic gardening techniques and tools\, and the potential hazards to avoid in order to stay safe while working outdoors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClasses are held in person at the J. Merle Crawley Agriculture Service Center (6183 Adamson Circle\, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga) or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class in person\, register on SignUp HERE. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class online\, register for Zoom HERE. \n\n\n\n If you miss the class\, you can view it later on our Facebook page\, which features several past 3rd Saturday Classes. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/3rd-saturday-class-gardening-safety/ LOCATION:UT Hamilton County Extension Center\, 6183 Adamson Circle\, Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, 37421\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Gardening-Supplies.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20230628T045255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T212945Z UID:6983-1689415200-1689422400@mghc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Class: Raised Bed Gardening DESCRIPTION:Raised Bed Gardening is a great way to grow vegetables and flowers — especially if the soil is compacted or has poor drainage. Master Gardener Peter Markovich will show how to construct and maintain raised beds for all types of home locations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClasses are held in person at the J. Merle Crawley Agriculture Service Center (6183 Adamson Circle\, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga) or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class in person\, register on SignUp HERE. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class online\, register for Zoom HERE. \n\n\n\n If you miss the class\, you can view it later on our Facebook page\, which features several past 3rd Saturday Classes. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/3rd-saturday-class-raised-bed-gardening/ LOCATION:UT-TSU Extension Hamilton County / Bonny Oaks Arboretum\, 6183 Adamson Circle\, Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, 37416\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RB_Greens-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20230616T052515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T214416Z UID:6902-1687690800-1687712400@mghc.org SUMMARY:36th Annual Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County are delighted to present our 36th Annual Garden Tour! This year’s tour features six unique gardens in Brainerd and East Brainerd located around Brainerd Road\, East Brainerd Road\, and Standifer Gap Road\, including five private homes and Audubon Acres Pollinator Gardens. These diverse garden oases highlight the unique visions of the property owners\, featuring landscapes with water features\, stone work\, structures including potting sheds\, fences and gates\, as well as work done to redesign and replant after the 2020 tornado. In addition\, these personal outdoor spaces are filled with a mix of trees\, shrubs\, and massed plantings to encourage pollinators and other wildlife. Our public garden is located within a preserved wilderness that is being developed to expand their pollinator fields and create awareness and appreciation for our natural habitat. \n\n\n\nThe 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!” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor maps and additional information about the gardens: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored By URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/36th-annual-garden-tour-2/ CATEGORIES:Annual Garden Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Jobe_Koi-Pond-H.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20230616T052334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T220943Z UID:6911-1687600800-1687626000@mghc.org SUMMARY:36th Annual Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County are delighted to present our 36th Annual Garden Tour! This year’s tour features six unique gardens in Brainerd and East Brainerd located around Brainerd Road\, East Brainerd Road\, and Standifer Gap Road\, including five private homes and Audubon Acres Pollinator Gardens. These diverse garden oases highlight the unique visions of the property owners\, featuring landscapes with water features\, stone work\, structures including potting sheds\, fences and gates\, as well as work done to redesign and replant after the 2020 tornado. In addition\, these personal outdoor spaces are filled with a mix of trees\, shrubs\, and massed plantings to encourage pollinators and other wildlife. Our public garden is located within a preserved wilderness that is being developed to expand their pollinator fields and create awareness and appreciation for our natural habitat. \n\n\n\nThe 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!” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor maps and additional information about the gardens: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNumber of Tickets\n 1 Ticket $21.25 USD\n 2 Tickets $42.00 USD\n 3 Tickets $62.75 USD\n 4 Tickets $83.50 USD\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored By URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/36th-annual-garden-tour/ CATEGORIES:Annual Garden Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Littlefield_Hosta-Path.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20230607T172056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T212919Z UID:6843-1686996000-1687003200@mghc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Class: Plants Discovered by the Lewis & Clark Expedition (1804-06) DESCRIPTION:The Lewis and Clark Expedition\, under the command of Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark\, was commissioned by President Jefferson to explore and map the newly acquired territory in the Louisiana Purchase and to find a practical route across the western half of the continent. A secondary objective was scientific: to study the area’s plants\, animal life\, and geography\, documenting over 178 plants new to western science. Master Gardener Carol Davis highlights some of the plants they discovered\, where they were found\, and how they were used by both Native Americans and the Expedition itself during their journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClasses are held in person at the J. Merle Crawley Agriculture Service Center (6183 Adamson Circle\, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga) or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class in person\, register on SignUp HERE. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class online\, register for Zoom HERE. \n\n\n\n If you miss the class\, you can view it later on our Facebook page\, which features several past 3rd Saturday Classes. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/3rd-saturday-class-plants-discovered-by-the-lewis-clark-expedition-1804-06/ LOCATION:UT Extension Office\, 6183 Adamson Cir\, Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, 37419\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Purple-Coneflower.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20230506T230456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230506T231645Z UID:6808-1684576800-1684584000@mghc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Class: Container Gardening DESCRIPTION:Learn the techniques to create beautiful arrangements in a variety of containers that will enhance any outdoor space whether balcony\, patio or other places around your yard with Master Gardener Karen Webster. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClasses are held in person at the J. Merle Crawley Agriculture Service Center (6183 Adamson Circle\, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga) or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class in person\, register on SignUp HERE. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class online\, register for Zoom HERE. \n\n\n\n If you miss the class\, you can view it later on our Facebook page\, which features several past 3rd Saturday Classes. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/3rd-saturday-class-container-gardening/ LOCATION:UT-TSU Extension Hamilton County / Bonny Oaks Arboretum\, 6183 Adamson Circle\, Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, 37416\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Container_2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20230303T210817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T210817Z UID:6547-1679133600-1679140800@mghc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Class: Pollinators & Native Gardens DESCRIPTION:Learn about the importance of pollinators and their relationship to native plants\, as well as how to sustain them by creating a native plant garden with Sallie Ford\, Master Gardener and volunteer at McCoy Farm & Gardens. \n\n\n\n\n\nClasses are held in person at the J. Merle Crawley Agriculture Service Center (6183 Adamson Circle\, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga) or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class in person\, register on SignUp HERE. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class online\, register for Zoom HERE. \n\n\n\n If you miss the class\, you can view it later on our Facebook page\, which features several past 3rd Saturday Classes. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/3rd-saturday-class-pollinators-native-gardens/ LOCATION:UT Extension Office\, 6183 Adamson Cir\, Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, 37419\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/McCoy_Pollinator-Garden.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20230203T222213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T083330Z UID:6467-1676714400-1676721600@mghc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Class: Winter Pruning Basics DESCRIPTION:Come and learn from a team of experienced Master Gardeners led by Joe Nichols\, former Hamilton County Extension Agent\, proper timing and techniques for pruning your trees and shrubs\, what tools to use\, and how to assess winter freeze damage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClasses are held in person at the J. Merle Crawley Agriculture Service Center (6183 Adamson Circle\, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga) or on Zoom. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class in person\, register on SignUp HERE. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class online\, register for Zoom HERE. \n\n\n\n If you miss the class\, you can view it later on our Facebook page\, which features several past 3rd Saturday Classes. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/3rd-saturday-class-winter-pruning/ LOCATION:6183 Adamson Cir\, Chattanooga\, TN 37416\, 6183 Adamson Cir\, Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, 37416\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MG_Pruning-Class_2018.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20220903T222657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220904T000604Z UID:6090-1665828000-1665835200@mghc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Class: Seasonal Decorating with Bows DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create decorative bows to enhance your seasonal floral arrangements\, as well as wreaths\, table decorations\, gift bags and boxes. Master Gardener Skeeter Gallagher will explain ribbon types\, supplies needed\, bow basics\, and demonstrate how to make several different bows. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class in person\, register on SignUp HERE. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class online\, register for Zoom HERE. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/3rd-saturday-class-seasonal-decorating-with-bows/ LOCATION:Hamilton County Extension Office\, 6183 Adamson Circle\, Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, 37416\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SG_Silver-Blue-Garland-e1662247681478.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20220612T213725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T015028Z UID:5526-1664013600-1664038800@mghc.org SUMMARY:2022 Fall Garden Festival DESCRIPTION:Join the fun at the Bonny Oaks Arboretum as the Hamilton County Master Gardeners celebrate Fall! MGHC’s Fall Garden Festival will feature a variety of vendors with plants (trees\, shrubs\, perennials)\, hand-crafted foods\, and nature-related items\, along with Master Gardener demos and exhibits plus fun activities for children.  Learn about: Bees\, Bluebirds\, Composting\, Fall Vegetables\, Grow Buckets\, Herbs\, Mulching\, Native Plants & Pollinators\, Rain Barrels\, Raised Beds\, and Trees.  Purchase: Rain Barrels\, Grow Buckets\, and Yard Art.  There will also be a food truck and homemade baked goods for sale. Tickets are $5\, children under 12 are free. Details & Tickets URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/2022-fall-garden-festival/ LOCATION:Bonny Oaks\, 6183 Adamson Circle\, Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, 37416\, United States CATEGORIES:Fall Garden Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Fall_Festival_Event_Reduced.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20220903T220724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T213021Z UID:6084-1663408800-1663416000@mghc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Class: Turf Grasses & Fall Lawn Care DESCRIPTION:Learn about the different types of grasses and how to choose the right one for your landscape from Master Gardener and Turf Grass Expert\, Mike Payne. He’ll also go over the basic “do’s and don’ts” of Fall lawn care: proper maintenance of Cool season grasses and how to put your Warm season grasses to bed for the winter. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class in person\, register on SignUp HERE. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class online\, register for Zoom HERE. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/3rd-saturday-class-turf-grasses-fall-lawn-care/ LOCATION:Hamilton County Extension Office\, 6183 Adamson Circle\, Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, 37416\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/tall-fescue-grass.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20220728T185815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T002134Z UID:5856-1660989600-1660996800@mghc.org SUMMARY:Reimagine Your Store-Bought Bouquet DESCRIPTION:Grocery store bouquets are often sold ready-to-use\, but chances are you want to add your own flair to these arrangements. In this class\, Master Gardeners Sarah Monroe and Dorothy McDuffie will teach you how to maximize the effect of a gorgeous store-bought bouquet\, demonstrating flower arranging basics and walking you through creating a dramatic display with grocery store flowers and greenery from the store or your own yard\, as well as how to use your bouquet in a topiary arrangement. As part of the class\, you may try your hand at building a bouquet and using it in a topiary\, or you can create a small\, compact arrangement using floral foam. \n\n\n\nParticipants who want to create an imaginative arrangement in class should bring two grocery store bouquets\, greenery (from your yard or the store) and clippers or scissors. Zoom attendees can also have on hand a small\, shallow ceramic container and a block of floral foam from the craft store. Optional: ornamental items you have in mind for your floral creation. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class in person\, register on SignUp HERE. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class online\, register for Zoom HERE. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/reimagine-your-store-bought-bouquet/ CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Topiary-2-e1659034445281.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20220802T005658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T010441Z UID:5872-1660071600-1660071600@mghc.org SUMMARY:Film Screening: "My Garden of a Thousand Bees" DESCRIPTION:Chattanooga State Humanities Auditorium 4501 Amnicola Hwy Campus Map \n\n\n\nTaking refuge from the coronavirus pandemic\, wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn set out to record all the bees he could find in his tiny urban garden. The documentary follows Dohrn during the COVID-19 lock-down of spring and summer 2020\, as he becomes bee obsessed and develops relationships with individual bees. Filming more than 60 species of bees\, from Britain’s largest bumblebees to scissor bees\, which are the size of a mosquito\, Dohrn observes how differences in behavior set different species apart from each other. Eventually\, he gets so close to the bees\, he can identify individuals just by looking at them. \n\n\n\nWebsite: https://www.mygardenofathousandbees.com/ \n\n\n\nThis program will be presented in partnership with the Bee City Lookout Mountain Chapter\, Bee City Chattanooga State Campus Chapter\, the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County\, and the Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/film-screening-my-garden-of-a-thousand-bees/ CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Bee-Film.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20220711T020715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T212721Z UID:5743-1657965600-1657972800@mghc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Class: Attracting Beneficial Insects to Your Yard & Garden DESCRIPTION:Insects are crucial components in our yard and garden ecosystems performing many important functions\, such as aerating the soil\, pollinating blossoms\, and controlling insect and plant pests. Master Gardener Ann Brown will discuss the many different kinds of beneficial insects and lay out strategies to attract these insects to create environmentally friendly yards and gardens. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class in person\, register on SignUp HERE. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class online\, register for Zoom HERE. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHandouts for this class: \n\n\n\nButterfly and Moth Host Plants \n\n\n\nCarpenter Bee Prevention \n\n\n\nNative Trees for Wildlife \n\n\n\nSeven Step Plan to Restore Native Habitat URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/attracting-beneficial-insects-to-your-yard-and-garden/ CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/bee-e1625855775915.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20220523T025305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T232639Z UID:5282-1656241200-1656262800@mghc.org SUMMARY:2022 MGHC Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to present the 2022 Hamilton County Master Gardener Garden Tour! This year’s tour features seven unique gardens located around St. Elmo and Lookout Mountain\, including five private homes\, the Lookout Mountain Conservancy\, and Fairy Trail Garden\, a public space with native plantings. These diverse gardens highlight the unique visions of the property owners\, featuring landscapes with sculptures\, stone work\, and unusual specimen plantings\, as well as pollinators and native plants\, cottage gardens filled with herbaceous perennials; plus a greenhouse and raised vegetable beds with edibles and herbs. The gardens 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. These are private homes\, so we cannot guarantee that all locations are handicapped accessible. We suggest that visitors wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes for walking. The 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 the tour! \n\n\n\nSponsored By\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for more information URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/2022-mghc-garden-tour-2/ CATEGORIES:Annual Garden Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Drucker_House-Greens1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20220523T014613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T232443Z UID:5269-1656151200-1656176400@mghc.org SUMMARY:2022 MGHC Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to present the 2022 Hamilton County Master Gardener Garden Tour! This year’s tour features seven unique gardens located around St. Elmo and Lookout Mountain\, including five private homes\, the Lookout Mountain Conservancy\, and Fairy Trail Garden\, a public space with native plantings. These diverse gardens highlight the unique visions of the property owners\, featuring landscapes with sculptures\, stone work\, and unusual specimen plantings\, as well as pollinators and native plants\, cottage gardens filled with herbaceous perennials; plus a greenhouse and raised vegetable beds with edibles and herbs. The gardens 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. These are private homes\, so we cannot guarantee that all locations are handicapped accessible. We suggest that visitors wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes for walking. The 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 the tour! \n\n\n\nSponsored By\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for more information URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/2022-mghc-garden-tour/ CATEGORIES:Annual Garden Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Drucker_House-Greens1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20220607T004939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T022914Z UID:5368-1655546400-1655553600@mghc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Class: Building a Butterfly Nursery DESCRIPTION:Newly minted Master Gardeners and nature lovers Becky Donaldson and Kym Martin will share their experience\, knowledge and passion for raising butterflies. As part of their presentation\, they will demonstrate how to build butterfly enclosures with a few readily available materials\, so we can all raise butterflies and increase their population! Focusing on Black Swallowtails and Monarchs\, they will also provide information about host plants\, the butterfly life cycle\, how to spot eggs and caterpillars\, and how to release them into the wild. Becky’s yard is both a Certified Monarch Waystation and Wildlife Habitat. Kym has been raising Monarch’s for three years and released sixty-five last year! Please join us and feel free to bring a medium size or larger flower pot with potting soil and a tomato cage to build your own enclosure on the spot! \n\n\n\nTo attend this class in person\, register on SignUp HERE. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class online\, register for Zoom HERE. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonarch\n\n\n\nCaterpillars\n\n\n\nNursery URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/3rd-saturday-class-building-a-butterfly-nursery/ LOCATION:Hamilton County Extension Office\, 6183 Adamson Circle\, Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, 37416\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Monarch_1_25-e1654571495531.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20220511T004258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T021604Z UID:5128-1653127200-1653134400@mghc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Class: Identifying Nature DESCRIPTION:You don’t have to be a botanist\, naturalist\, or other expert to identify an unknown tree\, flower or bug. Tom Stebbins\, former Hamilton County Extension Agent\, will demonstrate how the various free Apps — Google Lens\, iNaturalist and others — available on your phone can help you quickly identify many of the flowers\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and even birds you may see on hikes in the woods\, walks around town or enjoying your backyard. In preparation\, collect a few things to ID and share with the class: something familiar like a house plant\, as well as a leaf from a tree or shrub\, a flowering weed in your lawn\, a mushroom\, or even an insect. Zoom participants will be able to practice and share their findings as well. Weather permitting\, we may even go outside and identify more mysteries there! Now everyone can be a naturalist and appreciate the world around us! \n\n\n\nTo attend this class in person\, register on SignUp HERE. \n\n\n\nTo attend this class online\, register for Zoom HERE. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/identifying-nature/ CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TomS_Tree.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20220306T230948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T022800Z UID:4799-1647684000-1647691200@mghc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Class: Worm Composting & Straw Bale Gardening DESCRIPTION:Join Master Gardener & Certified Straw Bale instructor Robbie Summerour to learn about worm composting and straw bale gardening. She’ll discuss how to raise and feed worms\, how to harvest and sift castings\, and how to save cocoons. Next it’s on to straw bale gardening. You will learn how to condition a bale for planting and the proper planting procedure. Plus a quick visit to her own garden to see a straw bale garden in action. \n\n\n\nClick HERE to register for our virtual class on Worm Composting & Straw Bale Gardening. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/3rd-saturday-class-worm-composting-straw-bale-gardening/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Meeting CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pexels-photo-3696170-e1646607933738.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20220217T180208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T180210Z UID:4704-1647680400-1647702000@mghc.org SUMMARY:Native Plant Marketplace & Expo DESCRIPTION:The TN Valley Wild Ones Marketplace & Expo feature native plant nurseries and other vendors that will offer a wide variety of native plants . Food trucks will also be on site. For the safety of all\, masks will be required. URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/native-plant-marketplace-expo/ LOCATION:First Tennessee Pavilion\, 1801 Carter St\, Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, 37408\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/bee-e1625855775915.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T190603 CREATED:20220110T235946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T020443Z UID:4242-1645867800-1645884000@mghc.org SUMMARY:Day of Gardening: Top Gardening Trends for 2022 DESCRIPTION:Tennessee Garden Clubs\, District III presents “Day of Gardening: Top Gardening Trends for 2022.” This year’s featured speaker is John Manion\, Arboretum Curator at Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center in Chattanooga. \n\n\n\nClass topics will be gardening for small spaces\, gardens for indoor air quality\, planting combinations for color using trending garden colors\, and incorporating water features into the landscape for wildlife and wellbeing. \n\n\n\nTicket price includes a boxed lunch\, with a dessert and a drink. \n\n\n\nDownload the registration form below. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDay of GardeningDownload URL:https://mghc.org/calendar/day-of-gardening-top-gardening-trends-for-2022/ LOCATION:Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church\, 822 Belvoir Avenue\, East Ridge\, 37412 CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mghc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/rose-2417334_960_720-e1640015246599.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR