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
ABOUT US
We Educate Our Community
Annual Garden Expo May 6, 2023 9am-3pm Brighton High School
Annual Garden Expo May 6, 2023 9am-3pm Brighton High School
Hands on projects are planned with the Senior Citizens Center to educate and engage them.
Annual Garden Expo May 6, 2023 9am-3pm Brighton High School
Annual Garden Expo May 6, 2023 9am-3pm Brighton High School
Annual Garden Expo May 6, 2023 9am-3pm Brighton High School
Annual Expo with plants and venders galore. Find anything you need for your garden here.
Our 2023 Officers
Annual Garden Expo May 6, 2023 9am-3pm Brighton High School
Our 2023 Officers
Left to right: Bonnie Briggs, Secretary; Dennis Riddle, President; Stan Howard, Past President; Sandy Karpinski, Treasurer; Jerry Gatlin, Vice President
2023 Intern Project
For their intern project, the 2023 interns created a rain barrel watering system to help with watering the beds on the side of our extension office. Well done interns!
2023 Intern Graduation
October 26, we had our 2023 Intern Graduation. Intern Chairman, Cathleen Rainey (far left back row), made the presentations. New members are: (front row l-r) Debra King, Cheryl Finley, Debbie Griffin, (back row l-r) Bret Hart, David Hale, and Austin Dillard. Not pictured are Kayla Cothran and Cathy Kinney.
2024 Master Gardener Intern Class
Come join us! Learn from and get to know other Master Gardeners who love plants and gardening just as much as you!
November Master Gardener Meeting
In our November meeting, Master Gardener Duana Cressy gave a very informative presentation on "Common Herbs, Uncommon Uses"
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
December
Plant
- As long as the ground is not frozen, you can plant trees and shrubs n your landscape. Be sure to
mulch transplants and keep them well watered.
- Plant paperwhite narcissus bulbs in a shallow container of soil or gravel. They will bloom indoors
during the winter months. They need no special cold treatment, only a steady supply of moisture.
Keep the container in bright sunlight. These delicate little flowers send out a fragrance that will
permeate your home.
Maintenance
- December is a good month to start thinking about landscape improvements for next season.
- If needed, prune trees and shrubs that are dormant or rejuvenate overgrown shrubs by severely
cutting them back.
- Prune evergreen branches to use in holiday decorating.
- Bring Witch Hazel branches indoors. The blossoms are very fragrant. Enjoy cut branches of
beautyberry and winterberry holly with their colorful berries.
- Remove heavy layers of stray leaves that may have accumulated around perennials.
- Empty the soil from your container gardens. Add the soil to your garden beds or to the compost pile.
Clean, sterilize, and store the pots. They will be ready for planting next year.
Helping the Girl Scouts with planning an event "It's Your World - Change It"
