Master Gardeners Of Hamilton County Winter Planting
The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County (MGHC), in association with the University of
Tennessee Extension, continue their 3rd Saturday Free Gardening Classes on Saturday, October
19 at 10 a.m., with “Winter Gardening” presented by a panel of three Master Gardeners.
MGHC’s 3rd Saturday Gardening Classes take place at the UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension
Center, 6183 Adamson Circle, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga. Advance registration is
requested.
MGHC President Shirley Stewart, comments, “Even as the weather cools, gardeners can
continue with outside work and preparation for spring planting.
To help with planning
gardening activities for the months ahead, our October class features a panel of three Master
Gardeners who are ready to share their expertise on winter gardening and plant management.
There will be time for questions and discussion about topics of interest to gardeners at this time
of year.”
The panel includes:
Sarah Kibler – Right Plant, Right Place – Making use of the unique characteristics of our
yards to determine what and where to plant
Danielle Owens – Edible Weeds – Recognizing that some common weeds in our
backyards are more valuable and tasty than we realize
Robbie Summerour – Containers for Winter – Planting containers for winter requires
some imagination but the results can be rewarding
Celebrating 30 years of education and service in 2024, the Master Gardeners of Hamilton
County (MGHC), 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 our “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, Tennessee Aquarium Butterfly &
Hummingbird Garden, Battle Academy Rooftop Garden, Bonny Oaks Arboretum, Chattanooga
Area Food Bank, Chattanooga Zoo, Crabtree Farms, CUMC Community Garden, Green Grace
Community Garden, McCoy Farm & Garden, McKamey Animal Center Sensory Garden, and
Orange Grove Center P.L.A.N.T.S.