The Master Gardener Program is offered by the University of Tennessee Extension. The purpose of the Master Gardener program is to train people as horticultural-educated volunteers. These volunteers work in partnership with their counties to expand the educational outreach, providing home gardeners with researched-based information. Each volunteer has been trained with 40 hours of horticultural education, and keeps updated with continuing education events.
The Northeast Master Gardener Association (NETMGA) membership includes volunteers from Hawkins, Sullivan, Washington, Carter, Johnson, and Unicoi Counties. Their many activities include information booths at various home and farm shows, answering Ask-a-Master Gardener questions, teaching classes in the community, and organizing new Master Gardener classes. Their presence can be seen in many local historic site gardens, demonstration gardens and community vegetable gardens.
Membership Meeting
Monday, April 1
5:45 Refreshments
6:30 pm Zoom Meeting begins
Ron Ramsey Agricultural Center
Register using one of the options below
Jessica Zander, a garden coach and consultant, will present a Zoom program entitled “Spring Cleanup and Amending the Soil.” She has been gardening since the early 1990s. She started You Can Do It Gardening in 2022, to help people feel more confident about doing it themselves. You can follow her on social media @youcandoitgardening.
Contact Brenda - 423-946-2769 - if you have questions about the program.
NETMGA Members are invited to arrive at the Ron Ramsey Center for popcorn and other refreshments at 5:45. The Zoom program will begin at 6:30. Use this link to register to attend the session at the Ag Center:
Jessica Zander 4/1/2024 5:45 IN-PERSON Social Event and Zoom
Spring Cleanup and Amending the Soil
Registration: https://tiny.utk.edu/Zanderinperson
Non-members may join the Zoom session from home and are invited to use this link to access the program at 6:30. NETMGA members who prefer to Zoom from home should also use this link:
Jessica Zander 4/1/2024 6:30 p.m. ZOOM Only
Spring Cleanup and Amending the Soil
Registration:
https://tennessee.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcufuGvrDkiGNK9GKs6nIZJj_QIuqRMSXAx
https://tiny.utk.edu/NETGMAJessica
CEU OPPORTUNITIES
Current Master Gardeners can earn CEU credits by attending the
new Master Gardener classes. Contact Chris if you have questions.
Washington County Extension
March 12th 3 Season Vegetable Gardening: Vegetable Transplants 6:00pm-7:30pm
Learn how to grow your own vegetable transplants to have the varieties you want in your garden.
Location: Jonesborough Farm Bureau Basement Meeting room
In-person Registration https://tiny.utk.edu/inpersontransplant
Zoom registration: https://tiny.utk.edu/3seasontransplants
Highlights from the Annual Award Banquet
NETMGA members recorded over 10,600 hours for 2023. Members participated in 13 ongoing community service projects, many short term or one-time events, and other administrative duties.
Forty six members volunteered 100 or more hours :
Elaine Adams |
Donna Fowler |
Christine Loveday |
Nancy Shilling |
Terri Agold |
Teresa Gaffner |
Vernon Maddux |
Clarke Shugart |
Patricia Altman |
David Gostomski |
Bonnie Manning |
Janet Smith |
Jinni Authier-Wilberding |
Lauren Hagy |
Brenda McKinnis |
Rose Thomas |
Andrea Belcher |
Michelle Hejny |
Monty McLaurin |
Julie Underwood |
Susan Breitling |
John Hitchcock |
Phyllis Morgan |
Marcia Vandermause |
Mary Cain |
Earl Hockin |
Gene Morgan |
Barbara Voigt |
Mary Carr |
Ben Hunter |
Maureen Mulroy |
Carl Voigt |
Don Davis |
Jodi Jones |
Kathleen O’Lenic |
Delette Walker |
Edith Early |
Earlene Kun |
Paulina Peralta |
Wes Walker |
Sara Elsea |
Betts Leach |
Karen Rowell |
Susan Young |
Karen Fleenor |
Jeanne Lilly |
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Ann Baker and Ben Hunter were recognized for 20 years of service.
Six members received 15 year badges: Mary Forbes, Earlene Kun, Bonnie Manning, Kathy Waldo, Delette Walker, Joletta Woodward.
Six members achieved Lifetime Status by completing 10 years: Patsy Brown, Sharon Good, Nancy Ledford, Maureen Mulroy, Patricia Neas, Nancy Shilling.
Ten members received pins for 5 years of service: Ed Basconi,
Andrea Belcher, Carol Bittinger, Mary Cain, Gina Clark, Grace Clark, Diane Davison, Coril-la Johnson, Carol Ludiker, Sherry Ragsdale.
Six members achieved VIP status with three years of service: Frank DiCarlo, Susan DiCarlo, Ana Fernandez, Debra Harris,
Emily LeMieux, Laura Robertson.
Twenty six people completed their internships and are now
Certified Master Gardeners: Patricia Altman, Paula Archer,
Jinni Authier-Wilberding, Paul Baggett, Judi Belzer, Susan Breitling, Terri Caple, Zack Duncan, Andrea Grindstaff, Dana Grist,
Robert Grygotis, Laurin Hagy, Victoria Hamilton, Robin Hill,
Charles Honeycutt, Chris Honeycutt, Valerie Jondahl,
Jacqueline Kracker, Cathy Maggard, Karen Moran, Harold Morrison, Pauline Peralta, Joanne Smith, David Sparks, Marie Taylor,
Rose Thomas
READ ALL ABOUT IT:
3/9/24 Check out the newest Trusty Trowel newsletter which includes timely tips for your spring gardening from Extension Agent Adam Watson. ( Click on Trusty Trowel in the top banner.)
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