The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County (MGHC), in association with the University of Tennessee Extension, is continuing its Third Saturday Gardening Classes which are now offered in person and online via Zoom. The next class takes place on Saturday, at 10 a.m., with “Reimagine Your Store-Bought Bouquet,” presented by Master Gardeners Dorothy McDuffie and Sarah Monroe.
MGHC’s Third Saturday Gardening Classes are free to the public and take place at the UT-Hamilton County Extension, 6183 Adamson Circle, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga.
To sign up to attend in person or to register for the Zoom link, go to: https://mghc.org/calendar/reimagine-your-store-bought-bouquet/.
Master Gardener Dorothy McDuffie said, “Grocery store bouquets are often sold ready to-use, but chances are you want to add your own flair to arrangements. In our class, we will demonstrate how to maximize the effect of a store-bought bouquet using flower arranging basics and step-by-step instructions for creating an impressive display with grocery store flowers and greenery from the store or your own yard. We will also show how to use your bouquet in a topiary presentation or a small compact display using floral foam. Participants who want to create an imaginative arrangement in class should bring two grocery store bouquets, greenery (from your yard or the store), a small shallow container, clippers or scissors, and a block of floral foam, along with optional ornamental items to enhance your floral creation.” Sarah Monroe works as a florist at a local funeral home and freelances as a floral provider for events and special occasions. She has earned primary and advanced certification from Halls Atlanta Floral Design School. Dorothy McDuffie, her mother, has completed the primary class at Halls.
For over 25 years, the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County (MGHC), a non-profit, educational, volunteer organization, has played an important role in the civic life of Chattanooga and the surrounding area. MGHC sponsors annual events open to the public including: our “Master Your Garden” Expo, Garden Tour, Garden Festivals, and Hamilton County Fair Exhibit. Among the ongoing landscaping and garden partnerships undertaken by MGHC are: Alpine Crest Outdoor Learning Center & Gardens, Aquarium Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden, Battle Academy, Bonny Oaks Arboretum, Brainerd by Grace Community Garden, Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Chattanooga Zoo, Crabtree Farms, CUMC Community Garden, McCoy Farm & Garden, Orange Grove Center Garden, Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, and St. Albans Community & Rose Gardens. For more information about MGHC programs and activities, visit: http://mghc.org/.