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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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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. #kcmg #knoxgardeners #growmoreplants #growyourownfood #learntogarden
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
We know that many of you like crops you plant once and harvest for years. Leigh will be talking about a wonderful one of these- asparagus. Join us to get answers to your gardening questions Saturday mornings, live via our Facebook group, Knoxville Area Gardening Tips. #kcmg #knoxgardeners #growmoreplants #asparagus
Come take a walk with us! If you haven't been to Collier Preserve, you should. And if it's been a while, you will be amazed at how much the plantings have developed. It's a beautiful woodland walk on a softly paved surface. And it's conveniently located right next door to the Powell Branch Library! This event is free and open to the public. #kcmg #collierpreserve #nativeplants #knoxcountypubliclibrary #takeawalk

Knox County Master Gardeners
8913 Town and Country Circle, #1174
Knoxville, TN 37923

website@knoxcountymastergardener.org

Call us: 865-215-3554

Call us: 865-215-3554

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