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 

5:00

Midfield Lavendar Farm  

1871 Goodman Loop, Bulls Gap, TN 37711

Cost $8

Jeannie, our hostess at Midfield Farm will give a presentation, answer all your lavender questions, and then we can use the porch for our meeting and socializing. You can cut bundles while at Midfield for $5 per bundle. Lavender plants (hard to find varieties!) and other items will be available for sale.

Lavender lemonade will be available for our meeting. Lemonade will be provided by Midfield Lavendar Farm, and we will also provide light snacks and water. 

NETMGA members are asked to reserve your spot by signing up with the Sign up Genius link found in your May 4^th email.  

If you have any questions, please call Brenda McKinnis, 423-946-2769

Congratulations and Welcome to the NETMGA Class of 2025

Sixteen people graduated from the program in April. We look forward to working with these new interns as they reach out and share their knowledge and skills in their communities.       

CEU Opportunities

Washington County Extension CEU Opportunities

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

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