WELCOME
The Master Gardener Program is offered by the University of Tennessee Extension. The purpose of the Master Gardener program is to train people as horticultural-educated volunteers. These volunteers work in partnership with their counties to expand the educational outreach, providing home gardeners with researched-based information. 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.
NEWS
COVID 19 GUIDELINES
Since the Master Gardeners are affiliated with the University of Tennessee, we are required to follow their guidelines regarding COVID 19 restrictions.
The UT System encourages employees and all members of the university community to get vaccinated and educate themselves about CDC guidance. Consistent with CDC guidance, fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or social distance on campus, or in university buildings, outside of a healthcare setting.
If an individual chooses not to vaccinate, the CDC encourages that they continue to wear masks and distance for their own protection. Any individual may choose to wear a mask on campus, regardless of their vaccination status.
Reminders
Report your hours
NETMGA Members please enter your service hours and CEUs by the end of the year. http://temg.tennessee.edu
Dues are Due!
NETMGA members, please return your NETMGA Membership Dues Form and payment and the Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Agreement form by the end of the year.
Late fees will apply after December 31.
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NEW MASTER GARDENER CLASS 2023
The 2023 Master Gardener Classes in Sullivan County will begin on Tuesday, January 31 and finish on May 2. Details are included in the press release.
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Annual Award Dinner
Monday, February 6
6:00 Doors open
6:30 Dinner begins
Cost $3:00
Ron Ramsey Regional Agricultural Center
140 Spurgeon Lane, Blountville TN
NETMGA members and guests are invited to a Bar-B-Que dinner and Annual Award ceremony.
NETMGA is partially subsidizing the dinner. Cost will be $3.00 per person, to be paid at the door.
Members are invited (but not required) to bring a favorite dessert to share.
Contact Andrea in the Extension office by February 1 to confirm your attendance. 423 574-1919
CEU Opportunities
While social distancing requirements are in effect, Master Gardeners may earn CEU credits by watching or participating in online teaching sessions, particularly those offered through Extension.
SPRING CLASSES FROM WASHINGTON COUNTY EXTENSION
January 31st-Home Fruit Pruning 6:00pm-7:30pm
Join Agriculture Agent Adam Watson to learn how to prune your fruit trees and small fruit to improve yields and enhance fruit quality. In-person location: Jonesborough Farm Bureau Basement Meeting room1103 Boonescreek Rd Jonesborough.
Register for In-Person: tiny.utk.edu/inpersonpruning or call 753-1680
Zoom Registration: tiny.utk.edu/fruitpruning
February 7th-Beginning Vegetable Gardening 6:00pm-7:30pm
Register for In-Person: tiny.utk.edu/inpersonbeginveg or call 753-1680
Zoom Registration: tiny.utk.edu/beginveg
March 2nd-Having Fun with Seed Saving 6:00pm-7:30pm
Join Agriculture Agent Adam Watson to learn how to successfully save seed in your home garden and landscape. In-person location: Jonesborough Farm Bureau Basement Meeting room, 1103 Boonescreek Rd Jonesborough.
Register for In-Person: tiny.utk.edu/inpersonseed or call 753-1680
Zoom Registration: tiny.utk.edu/seedsaving
READ ALL ABOUT IT
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