Master Gardeners of Hamilton County

3rd Saturday Class: Holiday Decorations with Live Greenery
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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
