Knox County Master Gardener2025-04-03T10:09:23-04:00

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In support of Extension in Tennessee, the mission of the Knox County Master Gardener program is to educate and serve the community using research-based information on best-practices in horticulture, environmental stewardship and integrated pest management.

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Our Monthly Meeting will be held Monday, April 7, 2025, 6-8pm. 

Topic: Creating a Heritage Demonstration Garden 

Our speaker will be Janie Bitner, KCMG Class of 2015.  She will share information about her garden club researching seeds and plants to create a demonstration garden that is period-specific. 

Please join us!

Bearden Central
6300 Deane Hill Dr
Knoxville, TN
Look for the KCMG signs posted near the left side of the building. 

Thank you, Central Bearden for hosting us!

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Virginia Bluebells are starting to bloom.  Blossoms start pink and mature to blue.

Learn about favorite plants and gardening methods during our live Facebook group, Knoxville Area Gardening Tips. Ask questions and get reliable information based on scientific research. 

Saturday mornings at 9
 
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Happy Spring, Y’all!

If your fingers are itching to get into the garden, and you have questions about how to make the most of your efforts, join us Saturday morning for our live Facebook group, Knoxville Area Gardening Tips.  See you there!

#kcmg #gardentips #growmoreplants #growyourownfood #moreflowersplease #knoxgardeners
Learn to garden! Spaces are still available!

Knox County Master Gardeners will be teaching a class at Burlington Library on March 29, 2025 from 1:30 to 4 PM on Basic Principles of Gardening:  Whether you are new to gardening or need a refresher; whether you want to grow ornamentals or vegetables, you will hear about the basic principles of gardening about how to plan & prep your garden; plant & pamper your plants; and problems because sometimes things don't go the way we want.  Please email classroom@knoxcountymastergardener.org to register.

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Saturday, March 29, 2025, please join volunteers from Knox County Master Gardeners, Native Plant Rescue, and Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (KBGA) for a litter pick-up on the streets surrounding KBGA. Help us look our best for the coming Dogwood Trails season.

Time: Saturday, March 29, 2025, 9:00 AM to noon
Location: Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Avenue, Knoxville
Parking: The sign-in table and parking will be across the street from the Martha Ashe Garden on Wimpole Avenue.

Keep Knoxville Beautiful will provide the following equipment:
• Litter Pickers • Gloves • Safety Vests • Trash Bags

We recommend wearing long pants and all volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes. Please bring your own sunscreen, bug protection, and water.

We welcome people of any age who wish to lend a helping hand. After the pick-up take a walk through the Botanical Gardens and enjoy the spring blooming plants. The Dogwood trees should be beginning to bloom. There is no admission fee at the Botanical Gardens.

#kcmg #springcleaning #dogwoodtrail #knoxgarden #keepknoxvillebeautiful #nativeplantrescuesquad #volunteeropportunity
Live Facebook group, Knoxville Area Gardening Tips, this Saturday morning!
 
We will be talking about supporting our important beneficial insects.  While some folks dislike field violets they are an important early flower for pollinators.

Join us, ask questions, and get answers based on verifiable facts. 

#kcmg #knoxgardeners #pollinatorfriendly #wildflowers #growmoreplants #gardentips #askamastergardener
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