Master Gardeners of Hamilton County

Master Gardener Training Evening Class
2020-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Video Meeting
The University of Tennessee will be adding an extra Master Gardener Training Course starting in October 2020. This course offers extensive training in gardening. Classes are taught by the highest-quality, trained instructors using research-based information from the University of Tennessee. The class will be held every Monday night (6 p.m. – 8 p.m.) from October 19th – January 25th (15 week class)

October Third Saturday Class "Heritage Gardening with Thomas Jefferson"
2020-10-17 10:00 - 12:00
Presented by Cate Mueller, Master Gardener

Before he wrote the Declaration of Independence and long before he was President of our young nation, Thomas Jefferson was a dedicated gardener who kept meticulous records about what he planted and how it performed. As he prepared to return to Monticello following his presidency, Jefferson began planning more extensive flower gardens on the grounds of the house. Master Gardener Cate Mueller will show you those gardens and how many of the perennials seen there still take pride of place in American gardens today. Jefferson holds a special position in the gardening history of the United States, but many, if not most, of us find ourselves connected intimately to our personal “heritage gardening” that we have learned from our own families. Cate will show connections that her own garden has with her family heritage as well as with the gardens in the Age of Jefferson.

The class is free, but registration is required. The Zoom link will be sent after registration.

September Third Saturday Class "Creating a Native Plant Habitat"
2020-09-19 10:00 - 12:00
Presented by: Ron McKitrick

Master Gardener & Photographer Ron McKitrick will show us how to create garden habitats for native birds, bees, butterflies and other pollinators using native plants. Among the benefits, natives use less water and fertilizer since they thrive in local conditions. Through his own trial and error process combined with an understanding of environmental factors, Ron discovered that he not only transformed his backyard but also stimulated his own well-being. His examples will include the various ground covers, vines, perennials, shrubs, and trees he used to create his garden habitats. Join us to learn from his gardening experiences and be encouraged to enhance your own backyard with native plants.

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3rd Saturday Class: Pollinator Gardens Through the Seasons
2020-08-15 10:00 - 12:00
“Pollinator Gardens through the Seasons” will highlight native plants recommended to sustain pollinators throughout the year. Keystone plant species for Hamilton county will be discussed, as well as companion plantings that make each season special. In addition, the talk will cover best practices for maintaining wildlife and pollinator habitats, such as winter leaves should be left in beds and under trees to benefit our bees, moths, butterflies, and birds. All pictures will be from Ann Brown’s certified pollinator garden.

Handouts on native plants, bloom times, a Monarch Waystation planting guide, etc. can be downloaded in PDF format and printed from the Wild Ones’ website: https://tnvalleywildones.org/plant-info/how-to-plant-a-native-plant-garden/

Questions, email Ann at brownw01@yahoo.com. I am more than happy to help.

Enroll in any of our third Saturday classes by clicking here.

bownw01@yahoo.com
