The Master Gardener Program is offered by the University of Tennessee Extension. The Program trains and engages with volunteers to provide the public with research-based information on lawn and garden topics. TEMGs are volunteers who have a love of plants and horticulture coupled with Extension training to equip them to teach and assist Tennessee residents. These volunteers work in partnership with their counties to expand the educational outreach. Each volunteer has been trained with 40 hours of horticultural education, and keeps updated with continuing education events.

The Northeast Master Gardener Association (NETMGA) membership includes volunteers from Hawkins, Sullivan, Washington, Carter, Johnson, and Unicoi Counties. Their many activities include information booths at various home and farm shows, answering Ask-a-Master Gardener questions, teaching classes in the community, and organizing new Master Gardener classes. Their presence can be seen in many local historic site gardens, demonstration gardens and community vegetable gardens.

June MEMBERSHIP MEETING 

Monday, June 9 

Field trip to Midfield Lavendar Farm

Bull's Gap, TN

Details to be announced

CEU Opportunities

NETMGA members may attend the new Master Gardener classes to earn CEU credit, meeting at the Sullivan County Extension Office. Class times: 10:00 – 11:30

Below is a list of the remaining 2025 dates and class topics.  

April 15           Fruits

April 22           Pollinators

Abingdon Garden Faire

April 11, 12

Admission $6

www.gardenfaire.net

This event is sponsored by the Washington County Virginia Master Gardeners.  It features a marketplace with plants and garden art, as well as many lectures and workshops. Click on the link above for a list of CEU opportunities, directions and more information.

Washington County Extension CEU Opportunities

Beginning Vegetable Garden

April 15th, 2025 6:00 PM

Are you wanting to vegetable garden, but unsure where to start? Join UT Extension Washington County Agriculture Agent Adam Watson and learn how to have success with vegetable gardening. Note location for in-person class!

In-person Location: UT Extension Washington County Office 206 West Main St, Jonesborough.

In-person Registration: https://tiny.utk.edu/inpersonbeginveg (In-person limited to 18 people)

Zoom registration: https://tiny.utk.edu/beginveg

Container Vegetable Gardening

April 24th, 6:00 PM

Do want to vegetable garden, but have limited space? Container gardening might be the answer. Join UT Extension Washington County Agriculture Agent Adam Watson and learn how to grow vegetable, herbs and more in containers.

In-person Location: Jonesborough Farm Bureau Basement Meeting room 1103 Boones Creek Rd, Jonesborough. In-person Registration: https://tiny.utk.edu/inpersoncontainer

Zoom registration: https://tiny.utk.edu/container

Major Pests of the Vegetable Garden

April 28th, 6:00 PM

Did last year’s vegetable garden disappoint? In our region there are a number of diseases and insects that can wreak havoc with your garden plans. Join UT Extension Washington County Agriculture Agent Adam Watson and learn what common pests you might see and how to control them.

In-person Location: Jonesborough Farm Bureau Basement Meeting room 1103 Boones Creek Rd, Jonesborough. In-person Registration: https://tiny.utk.edu/inpersonvegpests

Zoom registration: https://tiny.utk.edu/vegpests

Improving Garden Soils

May 29th, 6:00 PM

Join UT Extension Washington County Agriculture Agent Adam Watson and learn about one of the most important parts of your garden it’s soil. We’ll discuss fertilizers, amendments, and why clay soils aren’t as bad as some people think. Note location for in person!

In-person Location: Jonesborough Farm Bureau Basement Meeting room 1103 Boones Creek Rd, Jonesborough. In-person Registration: https://tiny.utk.edu/inpersongardensoil

Zoom registration: https://tiny.utk.edu/gardensoil

Read All About It ​

4/03  See the Agents' Column a news article on the Abingdon Garden Faire, happening April 11 and 12.

2/27 Carver Peace Garden has added new information and photos. Use the Project and Photo tab above to view.

2/24 See the Extension Agent's Column for advice on tree planting.