WelcomeThe Northeast Tennessee Master Gardeners are a group of volunteers who help the county Extension Services in the Northeast Tennessee counties of Washington, Sullivan, Hawkins, Greene, Unicoi, and Carter by providing education for the communities in home gardening and related areas. The volunteers also extend horticulture projects throughout the region. The Master Gardener volunteer program allows individuals to dedicate their time and talents to enhancing the quality of life for citizens in the region using the science and art of horticulture.
How to become a Northeast Tennessee Master GardenerThe University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service provides training for future Master Gardeners. Classes (14) begin in the fall of the year and meet for ten weeks with the classes alternating from day to evening in succesive years. The location of the classes change, but tend to be in the middle of the region. A horticultural notebook is provided as part of the class fee charged to attendees. Professors and other professionals share their knowledge and experience. Certificates of attendance are issued to those who complete the required number of classes. To obtain your Master Gardener Certificate, you must complete 40 volunteer hours in addition to attending the classes and must complete 8 continuing education units per year. Chris Ramsey, the Sullivan County extension agent, is the program advisor. Contact him at 279-2723 for additional information or to sign up for the program. What is the Northeast Tennessee Master Gardener Association?The Northeast Tennessee Master Gardener Association was formed to concentrate on Master Gardener projects and to help trainees fulfill their service commitments. It's newsletter, Master Gardener Thymes, is published bimonthly to inform members of volunteer and educational opportunities. |
2010 Master Gardener Winter SchoolMurfreesboro, TNFebruary 18-20, 2010This year's theme is Sustainable Solutions. Two tracks are offered, the Educator Track and the Leadership Track. A mini workshop on Yards and Neighborhoods is offered February 17. Pre-registration deadline is February 9.Click the links below for additional information. Registration, contacts, directions, and lodging Class descriptions and schedules Rain Barrel InstructionsDuring the Schools Tours at the Appalachian Fair Ground, Teresa Tittle gave Rain Barrel presentations to 3rd grade students. Conserving and recycling rain water is a great way to save money and water your gardens or indoor plants. To make your Rain Barrel, first print this instruction sheet, ,place your Rain Barrel on a level area near your downspout of your guttering, attach by using a Flexy Hose and you are ready to use your Free Water, Catch It! How much water will I collect? --------------------------------------------------------- A TOUR OF ENGLISH GARDENSFOR MASTER GARDENERS
Summitt Travel will be providing for Tennessee Master Gardeners a tour of English Gardens and the Chelsea Garden show in 2010. To view the trip flyer and photos of a previous tour click the links below. | |
