Education

NEW Spring Training Option for 2021                                    TN Extension Master Gardener Training                                 

For this FIRST time, we will offer a SPRING training for TN Extension Master Gardeners here in Madison County.  Sessions will be delivered in a hybrid approach with Lectures delivered live via ZOOM on Tuesday mornings and an optional Hands-On Lab that will be in person on Wednesdays or Thursdays.  If you are interested in participating in the SPRING training class for 2021, please Contact Celeste Scott at 731-225-1057 or cscott52@utk.edu                                                                     

Gardener's Tool Shed Series 

This program has been suspended for 2020.  Please follow our Art&Garden Lecture Series which has been extended.  

Volunteer Development Series 2020                             

TEMG's will have the opportunity to participate in in-depth educational training sessions to further their knowledge in specific subject matter areas.  These sessions will be offered each quarter and will be open to certified TEMGs only.  These classes will equip TEMGs to share their newly gained knowledge with their local program's speakers bureau. Online sessions are now being offered.

Events 

Fall Plant Sale

UT Gardens-Jackson & Madison County Master Gardeners

The sale has been extended to 2 days in an effort to reduce the number of shoppers at any given time.  The sale is scheduled for Sept. 30th and Oct. 1st from Noon-6pm.  The sale is being hosted at the West TN Research & Education Center 605 Airways Blvd. Jackson, TN 38301 in the back parking lot area.  Only  50 shoppers will be allowed inside the shopping area at a time in support of social distancing efforts and masks will be required for all.  Cash and Checks only please.  For more information click here.  

Art & Garden Lecture and Workshop Series 2020:          

This educational series has concluded.  You can access the recorded sessions and supporting class material below!

Links for Recordings & Handouts

Jason Reeves  'Pollinators and Their Hosts' Recording                                                            Handout

Carol Reese   'Birds & the Bees: The Talk'    Recording                                                            Handout

Celeste Scott 'Garden Jump Start: Timely Tips'                                                  Recording                                            Handout

Jake Mallard 'Nuisance Animal Control'        Recording                                        Publication: Managing Wildlife in the Landscape'                                          Handout

Celeste Scott 'Natural Pest Control'               Recording                                      Publication:                                'Conventional and Organic Product Overview for Home Vegetable Gardeners'

Mary Nenarella 'Organic Gardening'              Recording                                            Publication:                                'Conventional and Organic Product Overview for Home Vegetable Gardeners' Handout: Compost Tea Recipe

Celeste Scott 'Leaf Casting Demonstration'   Recording   

Darlene Tanner 'Sparkle Garden Hanger Demonstration'                                                  Recording                                  

Many Thanks!!

TN Tree Day 2020: 

This event was a great success.  Thank you to all those Madison County residents who took time to order, pick-up and plant trees in recognition of TN TREE DAY 2020!

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