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 ga​rdeners 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.

December Membership Meeting

Christmas Dinner 

Monday, December 4

Doors open 6:00

Dinner 6:20

Program 7:00

Ron Ramsey Regional Agricultural Center

140 Spurgeon Land

Blountville  

Reservations due by November 27.

Contact Susie with questions. 832-279-8521 

NEW MASTER GARDENER CLASSES 2024

The Sullivan County Extension Office will be offering Master Gardener classes on Thursday mornings beginning January 30 and ending on April 30.  Sessions will begin at 10:00 and end at noon. There will be a few afternoon hands-on sessions, with dates to be announced. Cost is $200.00.

See the registration form below.  Contact the Extension Office at 423-574-1919 for additional information. 

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