Master Gardeners of Hamilton County-TN

Master Gardeners of Hamilton County-TN For over 30 years, Master Gardeners of Hamilton County (MGHC) has played an important role in the civic life of Chattanooga and Hamilton County.

Through our classes, garden expos & festivals, and community projects
We Teach You How! In support of the University of Tennessee mission and the University of Tennessee Extension missions, the Master Gardener Program promotes environmental stewardship through a network of volunteers who provide research-based information and education to Tennessee communities in home gardening and related areas.

As part of our mission, the program supports the continued education and development for committed volunteers. Please abide by the following rules for all posts on this page:

1) Treat each other with respect – We understand that some gardening topics can become the center of heated debates. Please keep all posts professional, on topic, and research-based per UT requirements. Treat everyone with respect with no name calling, offensive or insulting posts.

2) No spam or advertising – Posting of advertisements, schemes, or sale of commercial products or services is prohibited. Political solicitations and comments are also prohibited.

3) Keep all posts on topic – This is a gardening page for horticulture, Master Gardener, and UT Extension topics only. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All educational programs and/or activities sponsored or assisted by county Extension employees are open to all regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability.

Learn about "Grow Bucket Gardening" with Master Gardener Carlton Mathes at our next 3rd Saturday Free Gardening Class on...
06/18/2026

Learn about "Grow Bucket Gardening" with Master Gardener Carlton Mathes at our next 3rd Saturday Free Gardening Class on June 20th.

Check out the gardening information and tips in our monthly newsletter!
06/14/2026

Check out the gardening information and tips in our monthly newsletter!

Join us this weekend, June 13 and 14, for our 39th Annual Garden Tour! Enjoy touring five home gardens in Apison, Ooltewah, and McDonald and a public arboretum in Collegedale. These gardens feature inspired, imaginative landscapes created by both long-time gardening enthusiasts and relative newcomer...

39th Annual Garden Tour THIS weekend -- Saturday & Sunday, June 13 & 14. Five unique home gardens and a beautiful arbore...
06/11/2026

39th Annual Garden Tour THIS weekend -- Saturday & Sunday, June 13 & 14. Five unique home gardens and a beautiful arboretum! Tickets good for both days! You don't want to miss it!

06/11/2026

Fran and Holly talk about the Garden Tour on Let's Chatt!

Master Gardeners Holly Marland & Fran Geier talk to James Howard about the 39th Annual Garden Tour taking place this wee...
06/09/2026

Master Gardeners Holly Marland & Fran Geier talk to James Howard about the 39th Annual Garden Tour taking place this weekend!

If you’ve got a soft spot for blooming flowers, tuckedaway garden paths, and a little inspiration for your own backyard, you’re in for a treat.Fran Geier and H

UT Gardens Plant of the Month!
06/09/2026

UT Gardens Plant of the Month!

UT Gardens’ June Plant of the Month Submitted by Karen Caspary, volunteer coordinator and horticulturist, UT Gardens, Knoxville Acmella oleracea (previously ...

Steps we can take to benefit our environment!
06/01/2026

Steps we can take to benefit our environment!

Ever look at a perfectly manicured green lawn and realize... nothing is happening out there? No buzzing, no butterflies, no life.

While a manicured turf lawn might look neat, it's essentially an ecological desert. 🏜️
Most lawn grasses aren't native, and keeping them short means they never flower or provide food. For our local wildlife, a massive lawn is like driving through a city with no grocery stores or restaurants.

But swap even a fraction of that grass for a native pollinator garden, and everything changes! 🌸🐝

Learn more about TEC's Pollinator Initiative "Generate Some Buzz" here: https://www.tectn.org/generatesomebuzz.html

Address

6183 Adamson Circle
Chattanooga, TN
37416

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14232098560

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