The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County, in association with the University of Tennessee Extension, continue their 2023 series of 3rd Saturday Free Gardening Classes on Saturday at 10 a.m., with “Raised Bed Gardening” presented by Master Gardener Peter Markovich.
MGHC’s 3rd Saturday Gardening Classes take place in person at the UT-Hamilton County Extension, 6183 Adamson Cir., off Bonny Oaks Drive or online via Zoom. To sign up to attend in person or to register for the Zoom link, go to: https://mghc.org/calendar/3rd-saturday-class-raised-bed-gardening/
Mr. Markovich said, “Raised Bed Gardening is a great way to grow vegetables and flowers — especially if the soil is compacted or has poor drainage. My presentation will show how to construct and maintain raised beds for all types of home locations. Raised beds can be made from a variety of building materials and contain amended soil so they are easy to maintain and can accommodate a wide variety of plants, including both vegetables and flowers. The talk will also address special considerations for building elevated raised beds for people with disabilities or mobility issues.”
For nearly three decades, the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County, a nonprofit, 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 the “Master Your Garden” Expo, Spring Garden Tour, and Fall Garden Festival. 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/.