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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
new Storybook trail story
The Busy Tree
This book is a rhyming text that describes a tree's activities from its roots to its branches, and introduces young readers to the amazing activities that go on in a tree.
Save the Date!!!!!
Spill the Tea
A community Herbal Experience
Our Night Flight at the arboretum was a big success!
July 31 we had our first annual Night Flight at the Drummonds Park Arboretum. The Theme was "Bugs After Bedtime"
Candace Herron from the UT TSU Extension Tipton County, along with several Tipton County Master Gardeners, hosted the night.
We hosted over 40 participants, including LOTS OF KIDS, exploring insects of the night.
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
Drummonds Elementary School
Farm Day
Master Gardeners had a presence at the 2026 Angus Farm "Farm Day". They had seed identification, planting, a smelling station, and herbs.
Drummonds Elementary School
Farm Day
Drummonds Elementary School
Drummonds Elementary School
Drummonds Elementary School
Drummonds Elementary School
Drummonds Elementary School
Our Master Gardeners are doing great things in partnership with Drummonds Elementary School. Each class at the school has their own garden and our Master Gardeners have worked along beside them teaching them along the way.
Drummonds Elementary
Drummonds Elementary
Drummonds Elementary
Wonderful Progress On Our Projects!
Extension Office Landscaping
Our ladies have been busy creating a fragrance bed.
Bricks left from the renovation of the old Train Depo into our Extension office were used for the borders on the beds. This bed includes a Lilac bush, Lavender, Clematis, Winter Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Sweet Shrub, Rose bushes, and various wonderful smelling herbs.
A Woodland Bed has also been created and will look great when things get bigger. Mums will probably be included in the Fall. This bed includes a Redbud tree, Azalea bushes, French Lace Weigela, Blue Muffin Viburnum and others
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
September
Plant
- Continue planting spinach, lettuce, radishes, arugula, Asian greens, kale, and collards.
- Houseplants that have been "vacationing" in the backyard should be brought in by mid-month.
- Many fibrous rooted perennials should be transplanted every 3-5 years as a general rule. Cut back
tops 4-6" to reduce transplant stress.
Maintenance
- Keep inspecting for pests..
- Make preparations for mulching your beds for the winter.
- Allow plants to finish the summer growth cycle in a normal manner.
- Improve your garden soil by adding manure, compost and leaves to increase the organic
matter content.
- Fertilize roses for the last time this year.
- Dig, divide, and move daylilies after they have completed their bloom.
- Dig up sweet potatoes and peanuts while the weather is still warm.