Bradley County Master Gardeners

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Bradley County Master Gardeners is a group in Cleveland, TN who take on projects to help the community by beautifying public spaces, helping to organize community gardens, and promote gardening in the community.

Great Article…It would be wonderful if every well-maintained lawn had a little spot turned into a pollinator garden!
06/01/2026

Great Article…It would be wonderful if every well-maintained lawn had a little spot turned into a pollinator garden!

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

Another reminder that planting native plants and trees in our yards is super important—it’s really essential !
05/23/2026

Another reminder that planting native plants and trees in our yards is super important—it’s really essential !

During this winter’s tree‑planting season, it’s a great time to think about planting trees that will give real cooling shade once Tennessee’s hot, humid summer rolls in. The trees that perform best all share a few simple strengths: they spread broad, leafy canopies that cast deep, reliable shade; they stay resilient through those long August dry spells; and they have deep roots that can reach moisture even when the surface soil is parched.

Examples that fit these traits well include white oak, red maple, tulip poplar, sycamore, and sweetgum—plus river birch for wetter soils and blackgum for high heat and dense shade. When these species are planted in the right places, they can noticeably cool things down: about 2–4°C (3–7°F) in open suburban areas, and around 1–2°C in tighter downtown streets unless the trees are tall and well‑positioned. Parks and greenways see the strongest cooling because airflow and continuous canopy work together.

For Tennessee’s urban forest, the takeaway is straightforward: choose broad‑canopy native trees, plant them where people feel the heat most—sidewalks, parking lots, bus stops, schoolyards—and pair them with lighter pavements and good airflow. Matching each tree to the right spot makes all the difference.

This message brought to you by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. For more information, visit https://tufc.com/. To become a member, click https://tufc.com/membership/.

Another reminder of the importance of planting trees and having Tennessee Smart Yards!
05/11/2026

Another reminder of the importance of planting trees and having Tennessee Smart Yards!

Many native bird species are in decline in our cities and towns, largely because they are losing the habitats they need to survive. As our urban areas grow, birds have fewer safe places to feed, rest, and raise their young. A recent study looked at this challenge and found that native birds have a much better chance of surviving when the open land surrounding small remnant forests is planted with additional trees. Researchers showed that the strategic planting of individual trees can increase the habitat value of smaller forest patches. They also found that it’s not just the size of the remnant forest that matters—what really helps is having good habitat nearby for birds to forage and expand. Even adding selected tree species within about 300 meters—a few football fields—around a forest patch can help many bird species stay, especially those that depend on forests to live.

This matters for Tennessee because our cities and towns have many small wooded areas, parks, and backyard forests. When we plant more trees around these places—whether individually or in small strips or clusters—we strengthen the richness of our urban forests and give Tennessee’s birds a better chance to thrive.

This message brought to you by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. For more information, visit https://tufc.com/. To become a member, click https://tufc.com/membership/.

What an important reminder of the value of nature to our children…
04/13/2026

What an important reminder of the value of nature to our children…

Researchers studied more than 600 high schools to see whether the amount of tree cover around each school made any difference in how students performed. They used satellite maps to measure how many trees were within a half‑mile to a mile of each school, and then compared that to things like ACT scores, college‑readiness rates, and other school data. After checking for many other factors—like income levels, class size, and teacher experience—they still found that schools surrounded by more trees had higher ACT scores and more students ready for college. Tree cover didn’t seem to change graduation rates, but it did make a clear difference in day‑to‑day learning. For Tennessee, this means that planting and protecting trees around our schools isn’t just about beauty or shade. It’s a simple, low‑cost way to support student success, especially in communities across Tennessee where school environments are changing quickly.

This message brought to you by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. For more information, visit https://tufc.com/. To become a member, click https://tufc.com/membership/.

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2373 Parker Street NE
Cleveland, TN
37311

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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