The Master Gardener Program is offered by the University of Tennessee Extension. The Program trains and engages with volunteers to provide the public with research-based information on lawn and garden topics. TEMGs are volunteers who have a love of plants and horticulture coupled with Extension training to equip them to teach and assist Tennessee residents. These volunteers work in partnership with their counties to expand the educational outreach. 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.

2026 Tennessee Extension

Master Gardener Program/Training

Tuesday, January 27 through Tuesday, May 12

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Ron Ramsey Agricultural Center

140 Spurgeon Road, Blountville, TN

The Sullivan County University of Tennessee Extension Office will host classes for the new Master Gardener Intern Training Sessions. 

Registration is now closed. 

Classes will be available only to registered class members. 

February  AWARD DINNER and MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Monday, February 2

5:30 Doors open/Potluck Setup

6:00 Meal will begin

6:30 Program will begin

Ron Ramsey Agricultural Center

140 Spurgeon Lane, Blountville

Melody Rose, our new Sullivan County Extension Agent, will start off the program with updates from the Extension Office. She will also share information about the Master Gardener Program, the new class, and exciting new plans for 2026.

Karen Rowell will present opportunities for Master Gardeners to participate various projects and educational activities.

Master Gardeners will be recognized for their years of service and contributions to the organization.  

A SignUpGenius has been sent to NETMGA members’ emails (January 15) . Please let us know if you plan to attend. Bring your favorite potluck dish, along with a serving utensil. Drinks will be provided.

CEU OPPORTUNITIES 

Watch email for more info on NETMGA  and local sponsored events

Google Sign Up Sheet for 2026 UT Extension May Month and Summer Office Hours Sessions

March 6  Right Tree, Right Place

  Register by February 27

 TBA  Learning Journeys with Melody  Wildflower Walk

April 24  Learning Journeys with Melody Herb fest in Asheville

May 5,12,19   May Food production Lunch and Learn Zoom sessions

May 27 – 29   State Conference in Knoxville

June 12   Office Hours Live Diagnostic Visits via Zoom

July 19   Office Hours Live Diagnostic Visits via Zoom

August 15   Office Hours Live Diagnostic Visits via Zoom

August 24-25 Fall Gardeners Conference in Crossville 

September 11 Office Hours Live Diagnostic Visits via Zoom

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Watch for sign-ups in your e-mail 

February 3 – May 12   TEMG Intern Training

March 6 – 8    Garden Show at Meadowview

March 20 – 21   Tennessee Tree Days  Tennessee Tree Day - TENNESSEE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL

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1/19 New photos and info on the Church Hill Senior Center Garden in the Project and Photo Gallery.

1/3 New photos and info on the Discovery Garden have been added to the Project and Photo Gallery. 

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