The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County (MGHC), in association with the University of
Tennessee Extension, hold their 38th Annual Garden Tour on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This year’s Garden Tour features five private gardens and an educational farm located on Signal Mountain and Hixson . Admission is $20 and covers both days. The tour is self-guided and the gardens can be visited in any order. Parking is free at all locations. Proceeds from MGHC’s Annual Garden Tour benefit educational and scholarship programs sponsored by the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County.
Suzanne Ford and Fran Geier, co-chairs of the Tour, comment: “The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County are pleased to present our 38th Annual Garden Tour! This year we have chosen six unique locations on Signal Mountain and Hixson. These gardens feature inspired landscapes created by both long-time gardening enthusiasts and relative newcomers with imaginative approaches.
Highlights of this year’s tour include: a garden with many unusual specimen trees and shrubs; another using creative water management design in a compact space; examples of raised bed and container gardening; several with a wide variety of yard art throughout; and a farm devoted to scientifically regenerating soil with friendly alpacas to visit as well. We hope that touring these gardens provides the opportunity to experience the unique visions of other gardeners, sparking ideas for your own garden while enjoying a walk through colorful landscapes.
The Tour can be started at any of the gardens, which can be visited in any order. Tours of the
gardens are self-guided, so feel free to take your time exploring the properties. Parking is on
the street or where designated. We recommend carpooling if possible. As most of these are private homes, we cannot guarantee that all locations are handicapped accessible. We suggest wearing comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes for walking. Home owners and Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. There will also be signs and plant lists for identifying many of the plantings. We hope you enjoy and are inspired by these wonderful outdoor spaces!”
For over 30 years, the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County (MGHC), a non-profit, educational,
volunteer organization, has played an important role in the civic life of Hamilton County. MGHC
sponsors annual events open to the public including: Master Your Garden Expo, Spring Garden
Tour, and Fall Festival. Among the many ongoing landscaping and garden partnerships
undertaken by MGHC are: Alpine Crest Outdoor Learning Center & Gardens, Aquarium Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden, Battle Academy Rooftop Gardens, Bonny Oaks Arboretum, CUMC
Community Garden, Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Chattanooga Zoo, Crabtree Farms, Green
Grace Gardens and Grounds, McCoy Farm & Garden, and Orange Grove Center P.L.A.N.T.S.,
among others.