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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
Storybook trail ribbon cutting
Storybook Trail
Storybook Trail
Storybook Trail
On April 10 at 3:15pm we had the official ribbon cutting for our Storybook Trail at the Drummonds Arboretum.
Storybook Trail
Storybook Trail
Neil Bell, Chairman of the Arboretum Committee, began the ceremony and introduced Martina Cole.
Storybook Trail
Martina Cole was the member that spear-headed the Storybook Trail.
Storybook Trail
We had a great turnout. This partnership between Tipton County and the Tipton County Master Gardeners adds a wonderful new feature to the park and arboretum.
We Are Very Proud
2026 Chamber Award of Excellence
Tipton County Master Gardeners
received the Agriculture of the Year award from the Tipton County Chamber
Save the Date!!!!!
Educating the Community
Community Garden
We are gearing up for another great year!
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
May
Plant
- Direct-sow seeds
- Start summer-blooming bulbs
- Plant fall-blooming perennials
Maintenance
- Divide perennials. Divide these plants as they begin to emerge in spring to minimize damage.
- Layer shrubs (pin a low branch to the ground, cover the pinned portion with soil, wait for it to root
and grow new stems)
- Cut back ornamental grasses
- Pull weeds regularly
- Mulch your beds