Spring Gardening Presentation - Growing Citrus in Zone 7B
Topic presented by Dave Hopper
Ever wonder how people can grow lemons and other citrus fruits in Southeast Tennessee? Come find out in this informative presentation.
We’d love to see you there!
Final day to reserve for TN Tree Day
Today is the final day to reserve your tree orders at the website below:
https://www.tectn.org/tennesseetreeday.html
Spring Gardening Presentation - Starting Plants from Seeds
Topic presented by Wayne Wilson
Don’t be limited to just the plants you can buy!
Save money and expand your choice of varieties by learning how to start your own plants from seeds.
We’ll cover all the steps in this presentation.
We’d love to see you there!
Tree Pick Up Days
1) Reservation for trees are open now and will be taken until March 2nd, 2025 online at:
https://www.tectn.org/tennesseetreeday.html
2) pick up your trees on the following days/times:
Saturday March 15th, 2025
Spring Gardening Presentation - Backyard Berries
Topic presented by Donna Neves
Grow blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries in your backyard!
Come learn about the best varieties for our area along with the 1-2-3 step approach to start growing them.
We’ll also talk about how to avoid the most common mistakes.
We’d love to see you there!
Spring Gardening Presentation - Pollinators
Topic presented by Linda Merritt
Pollinators are a vital component to our food supply, yet they’re in decline worldwide.
However, this is something that we, as homeowners and home gardeners, can help to remedy.
We’ll show you who they are, how to attract them, and what you can do to support them.
We’d love to see you there!
Spring Gardening Presenation - Herb Gardening
Topic presented by Brooke Edman
Like the idea of walking outside and picking fresh basil, sage, cilantro?
Herbs add flavor and interest to our foods and they’re easy to grow.
Join us to find out how to get started!
We’d love to see you there!
Spring Gardening Presentation - Spring Wildflowers
Topic presented by Johnnie Arnett
Early April is the height of the spring wildflower season in Southeast Tennessee!
Learn the names of the commonly seen wildflowers and some possible local places to see them in this exciting presentation!
We’d love to see you there!
Spring Gardening Presentation - Summer Vegetable Gardening
Topic presented by Megan Monroe
Looking forward to squash, tomatoes, green beans?
Late April/early May is the time to get your summer vegetables planted!
We’ll give you the information you need to get started.
We’d love to see you there!
Spring Gardening Presenation - Simple Yet Spectacular Flowers for the Home Garden
Topic Presented by Nancy Contreras
Add color, variety and zest to your home flower garden! We’ll help you with ideas in this fun and informative
talk.
We’d love to see you there!
Spring Gardening Presentation - Right Plant, Right Place
Topic Presented by Linda Merritt
For plants to thrive and to get the effects that you want, placement matters!
Come find out what you need to consider in this informative presentation.
We’d love to see you there!
Spring Gardening Presentation - Smart Yards
Topic presented by Debbie Nennstiel
Come learn about Tennessee’s Smart Yard program!
As urbanization spreads, this Extension sponsored program teaches homeowners practical ways in which their yards can become more environmentally friendly.
We’d love to see you there!
Spring Gardening Presentation - Raised Beds
Presented by: Steve White
Ready to begin vegetable gardening but don’t have a lot of space? Raised beds are easy to make, economical
and productive! We’ll show you how to get started.
MG February Meeting
Welcome to all master gardener group members. This will be for the February monthly meeting to be held at our regular time and location at the PIE Center
January Master Gardener Meeting
Happy New Year everyone!
Come join us for our first meeting of the new year at the PIE Center.
We will be installing new officers at this time and discussing projects for the upcoming year.
See you there!
Register for the Master Garden Class for 2025
To Register for the 2025 Master Gardener Class - contact the Bradley County Extension Office 423-728-7001 for questions or to register.
You can send us a message at https://www.bradleycountymastergardeners.org/contact-us
Master Gardener Christmas Party
Merry Christmas everyone!
Please join us at our normal meeting time and location for our monthly meetings to enjoy a time of fellowship and enjoyment!
It is a potluck, so everyone is encouraged to bring their favorite holiday treat!
We look forward to seeing everyone there to celebrate the holiday season
Ag Day at Charleston Elementary
Calling all Master Gardeners! We will be having an Agriculture day at the Charleston elementary school where we will be assisting in various activities and helping young students learn more about the many aspects and facets of Agriculture in our area. All members are encouraged to come out and help plant the seeds of knowledge and have fun with these young folks! See you there!
Google Drive class
Welcome all Master Gardeners to a class we will be giving on this night to learn more about how to use Google drive to better collaborate between our group and use the service for other items.
We hope to see you there and bring any questions you might have! :)
Apple Fest
Join us for the annual Bradley County Apple Fest October 19th and 20th. Local vendors, lots of apples from Apple Valley orchard. Local artist on stage.
Bradley County Master Gardeners will have their “Ask A Master Gardener” Booth to answer any garden/lawn questions you may have.
MG Fall Plant Swap
Calling all Master Gardeners and interns!
Please join us for our annual fall plant swap and bring seeds or starts that you would like to share with others.
This is a great event for al to come out and learn about some new plants you may have never grown in the fall season and it will be a great time of discussion with other fellow Master Gardeners.
See you there!
MG September Monthly Meeting
This month’s meeting will be held in the Compass Room
Our topic will be Native Azaleas – Robert Hice, Azalea Farm, Blairsville, GA . We would like to give him extra time since he has agreed to drive so far. So we'll be allowing an hour for his talk. We'll then have some brief announcements and get everyone home at a reasonable time.
If you would like to enjoy some snacks before the speaker begins, please arrive a few minutes before 6, so we can get started on time.
MGs at the Farmers Market
Come join us on Saturday, August 24, 2024, for the annual “Master Gardeners at the Farmer’s Market” There will be booths set up on various gardening topics. Master’s Gardners will be available to answer you gardening questions.
Cleveland City and Bradley County Storm Water will also be there to answer any questions. Our famous Goud Booth will also be available with a wide variety of decorated gourds for sale.
Along with the local farmers/gardeners with their fresh locally grown produce.
Master Gardener August Meeting
Welcome all MG members and interns to the August monthly meeting at the PIE Center.
Our monthly speaker will be LuAnn Carey who will be speaking on Growing Peach Trees and other Stone Fruit.
Reminder to all MG interns and members that if you bring a food item to the meeting you get volunteer hour credit as well. Hope to see everyone at the next meeting!
Family Day at the Farmers Market
Bring the family out for a day of fun at your local farmers market!
There will be produce and local beef giveaways also!
See everyone there!
Ramp Tramp
Saturday April 27, 2024
Visit & Shop with local Heritage Craft Vendors. The Bradley County Master Gardners will have a Gourd Booth with hand painted gourds available for sale.
10am-2pm Ramp Meal
Fried ramps in eggs, fried potatoes, country bacon, white beans and cornbread with drink.
10am-2pm Buy Ramps by the Bag until sold out
10:00am-2:00pm Live Music
10:00am The Misfits
12:30pm Hydraulic and Fast Eddy
Pollinators (Bees & More)
Contact Bradley County Extension Office
P: 423-728-7001 or ej@utk.edu
Cool Season Gardening Class
To register, call the Extension office at 423-728-7001 or email Evangelon at: ej@utk.edu
Providing for Wildlife
Check with the Bradley County Extension Facebook page or office for registration information. 423-728-7001
Right Plant Right Place
Check with the Bradley County Extension Facebook page or office for registration information. 423-728-7001
Day of Gardening
DAY OF GARDENING
Beyond Aesthetics: Garden As If Life Depends On It!
Presented by Tennessee Native Plant Society
Saturday February 25th, 2023. See link below for more information.
DIII-DOG-2023.pdf (tngardenclubs.org) https://www.tngardenclubs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DIII-DOG-2023.pdf
