Helping Tennessee Grow Better Communities

Explore this website to learn about Knox County Master Gardeners Projects and Activities: how to contact us, the wealth of resources available for use, and how you can become involved in helping our Knox County neighbors.

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.

Upcoming Public Events

KCMG Gardening Class

September 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

KCMG at Dixie Lee FM

September 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Adult Workshop – Garden Pests

September 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

KCMG at Tellico Village FM

September 25 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

KCMG at Market Square FM September 25

September 25 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

How to Become a Master Gardener

September 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

KCMG at Dixie Lee FM

September 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

UTG & KCMG Gardening Class

September 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

KCMG at Tellico Village FM

October 2 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Plant Sale UT Gardens

October 4 - October 5

KCMG at Dixie Lee FM

October 5 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Plant Clinic at Norwood Library

October 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

KCMG at Tellico Village FM

October 9 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

KCMG at Dixie Lee FM

October 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

KCMG at Ebenezer FM

October 15 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

KCMG at Tellico Village FM

October 16 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

KCMG at Dixie Lee FM

October 19 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Compost Workshop

October 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 pm

KCMG at Tellico Village FM

October 23 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

How to Become a Master Gardener

October 24 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

KCMG at Dixie Lee FM

October 26 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

KCMG at Tellico Village FM

October 30 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

KCMG at Market Square FM November 2nd

November 2 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Plant Clinic at Norwood Library

November 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

KCMG at Ebenezer FM

November 19 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Fall is the right time for planting bulbs to make your garden a spring wonderland. If you missed our Speakers Bureau presentation, but want to know the best methods for getting the most out of your efforts and dollars, that’s okay. It is now available for viewing on the Knox County Master Gardeners YouTube channel. If you still have questions, you can always Ask a Master Gardener at local farmers markets, via phone or email, or Saturday mornings on our live Facebook group, Knoxville Area Gardening Tips. We’re here to help! #kcmg #knoxgardeners #gardentips #springbulbs #moreflowersplease #speakersbureau
Join our live Facebook group, Knoxville Area Gardening Tips, this Saturday morning. This week we will be talking about insects. The Good, the Bad and the Rest. Find the link on the Ask a Master Gardener page of our website. #kcmg #knoxgardeners #gardentips #growmoreplants #goodbugs #ipm
There’s still time to register for this great class. It’s free and open to the public, but space is limited, so please follow the link to sign up today. #kcmg #nativeplants #healthysoil #collierpreserve #growmoreplants
What is that red berry? Where does it want to grow? Get answers to these questions and more when you join our live Facebook group, Knoxville Area Gardening Tips, Saturday mornings at 9. This week we’ll be joined by special guest Michelle Reimert of the Garden Gallivants group. Find the link on the Ask a Master Gardener page of our website. Pictured: Maianthemum racemosum, aka False Solomon’s Seal, a beautiful plant native to our woodlands #kcmg #knoxgardeners #gardentips #growmoreplants #rightplantrightplace #mastergardeners
Thank you, fellow Knox County Master Gardeners for turning out in force this weekend and making the 2nd Annual Smart Yards and Friends Festival a great success! We had great questions, informed answers, and loads of enthusiasm for creating a healthier, more sustainable and more beautiful environment through better gardening. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Photos courtesy of Elle Colquitt and Andrea Ludwig #kcmg #tnsmartyards
As the 2nd Smart Yards and Friends Festival wraps up, we reflect on how much all the volunteers, friends and attendees contributed to its success- it would not be possible without all of your participation. Three cheers to all Master gardeners for all the superb discussions, talks and demos! Thanks to all our friends for joining us. And last, but by no means least, many thanks to all of you who attended the event. We hope you had lots of fun and learned at least one new thing! Happy Smart Yarding! #tnsmartyards #kcmg #knoxvillecity #waterqualityforum #wildones #treesknoxville #ijams #nativeplantrescuesquad #beardsleyfarm #keepknoxvillebeautiful #smartrealtor #healthysoil #compost #rainbarrels #nativeplants #utgardens Photos courtesy Elle Colquitt, Andrea Ludwig and the UT Selfie Booth