Welcome
Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Program is a UT Extension Program
TEMGs are volunteers who have a love of plants and horticulture coupled with training to teach and assist Tennessee residents
Educating the Community
Community Garden
Our Master Gardeners have a big presence at the local Community Garden. Pictured is one of our members showing a young girl how to grow plants in a raised bed.
The Tipton County Master Gardeners' Plot at the Community Garden
The Community Garden donated over 7,000 lbs of fresh food to the local food pantry last year!
Farm Day
Master Gardeners had a presence at the Angus Farm "Farm Day". Cathleen Rainey teaching children about planting seeds.
Drummonds Elementary Learning Garden
Master Gardener, Debbie Griffin, helping a child plant some seeds.
Drummonds Elementary Learning Garden
Drummonds Elementary Learning Garden
Master Gardeners help with this learning garden at Drummonds Elementary.
Wonderful Progress On Our Projects!
Extension Office Landscaping
Our 2025 Interns have worked hard on their Pollinator Bed at the Extension Office. They were finally able to put the mulch down and it looks fantastic!
Our Pollinator Friendly Garden Sign
Tipton County Museum Hosta Bed
A lot of work was put into making this bed. A pile of about 400 bricks had to be cleared first. This bed is complete with "pollinator puddlers"!
Tipton County Museum Hosta Bed
Tipton County Museum Hosta Bed
Tipton County Museum Hosta Bed
The Hosta Beds at the Tipton County Museum have been cleaned up and look great!
Tipton County Museum Hosta Bed
Tipton County Museum Hosta Bed
OUR PROJECTS
Extension Office
Landscaping of the Extension Office at the old Train Depot building in the Historic District of Covington
Monthly "to do" list
July
Plant
- Cool season vegetables such as kale, broccoli, and other cool-season vegetables for a fall harvest.
- Quick blooming wildflowers such as alyssum, red poppies, zinnias, and cosmos for late
season color.
- Continue planting herbs like parsley, cilantro, and dill.
- Succulents and cacti. These thrive in the summer heat.
Maintenance
- Water deeply and less frequently, focusing on the soil around the plants rather than the foliage.
Pay special attention to new plants, hanging baskets, and containers.
- Replenish mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Stay on top of weeds to prevent them from competing with your plants for resources.
- Remove spent flowers from annuals and perennials to encourage more blooms.
- Provide a mid-season feeding for heavy feeders like tomatoes and peppers.
- Continue composting kitchen and garden waste.
- Keep bird baths filled with fresh eater, especially during hot weather.
- Monitor plants for signs of pests and diseases, taking action promptly to prevent infestations.
- Harvest vegetables and fruits as they ripen.
- Prune hedges and trim lavender after flowering.
- Use stakes or other supports to help climbing and sprawling plants.