31st Annual Beginner & Newcomer Gardening Classes Set For Tuesdays, March 4-25

  • Monday, February 10, 2025
Master Gardeners of Hamilton County announce registration is open for the 2025 Beginner & Newcomer Gardening classes.

Classes take place at the UT Hamilton County Extension Office, 6183 Adamson Circle in Chattanooga, over four Tuesday evenings, starting March 4 and continuing through March 25 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

The deadline to register is Feb. 21 at 11:59 p.m.

Schedule of classes:
March 4 - Soils & Fertilization / Turfgrasses
March 11 - Beginning Vegetables / Herbs & Edible Landscape
March 18 - Perennials & Annuals / Trees & Shrubs
March 25 - Beginning Landscape Design / Attracting Wildlife

The cost is $60 for individuals; $80 for couples sharing materials.
Fee includes notebook, information sheets and door prizes. Classes are led by experienced master gardeners.

Click here for the online registration form. Instructions to pay by debit or credit card are in the digital registration form. After paying, "return" to the online form and click "submit." Both the registration and payment are required to complete your registration. To pay by check or with cash, fill out this printable registration form and bring or mail to the UT Extension office.
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