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.
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Membership Meeting
Monday, April 3
6:00 Refreshments
6:30 Program begins
Ron Ramsey Regional Agricultural Center
140 Spurgeon Lane, Blountville TN
Washington County Agricultural Extension Agent Adam Watson will speak on: Much to do about the Weather: You and your Garden - Coping with the recent crazy weather trends.
Members are welcome to bring an appetizer or finger food to share. Coffee, tea and water will be provided.
CEU Opportunities
Master Gardeners may earn CEU credits by participating in in-person or online teaching sessions, particularly those offered through Extension or taught by Master Gardeners.
NETMGA members are welcome to audit classes in the
2023 New Master Gardener Class for CEU credit.
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Washington County Extension Spring Classes
March 22nd Spring Cleaning: Maintenance and Sharpening of Garden Tools 6:00pm-7:00pm
UT/TSU Washington County Extension Office
206 West Main St. Jonesborough.
Led by two of our current Master Gardener interns, Marie Taylor and Charles Honeycutt, learn the ins and outs of getting your garden hand tools prepped for the garden season. In-person only! Limited to 12 people! Preregister by calling our office 423-753-1680
Awards and Statistics from the NETMGA Annual Award Dinner
President Karen Rowell congratulated the members for a successful year which included hosting the State Master Garden Conference and an active presence in the community, maintaining project gardens and many educational efforts throughout the region.
Members logged over 10,000 project hours and over 1600 CEUs. Forty members received gold leaf pins for their service of over 100 hours during 2022.
Members who were not present may pick up their award packets at the Extension Office.
Gold Leaf Club Members:
Terri Agold |
Teresa Gaffner |
Vonda Little |
Nancy Shilling |
Elaine Adams |
Karen Hatfield |
Christine Loveday |
Clarke Shugart |
Susanna Barry |
Millie Sue Hawk |
Brenda McKinnis |
Janet Smith |
Andrea Belcher |
Michelle Heijny |
Monty McLaurin |
Linda Spisak |
Liz Blakely |
Doug Hilton |
Phyllis Morgan |
Marcia Vandermause |
Mary Cain |
John Hitchcock |
Susie Morrison |
Barbara Voigt |
Don Davis |
Earl Hockin |
Maureen Mulroy |
Carl Voigt |
Edith Early |
Ben Hunter |
Pamela Pope |
Delette Walker |
Robin Feierabend |
Betts Leach |
Barbara Radice |
Wes Walker |
Karen Fleenor |
Jeanne Lilly |
Karen Rowell |
Margaret Woolery |
Two members were recognized for 20 years of service: Ben Hunter and Gene Morgan
Three members were recognized for 15 years of service: Cheryl Broome, Jim Hayes, Marcia Vandermause
Three members were recognized for 10 years of service: Earl Hockin, Betts Leach, and Vern Maddux .
Seven members received a pin for 5 years of service: Mary Carr, John Hitchcock, Barbara Radice, Karen Rowell, Karen Todd, Wes Walker, and Margaret Woolery
Nine members completed three years of service and received VIP pins:
Sarah Barbour, Heather Duby, Robin Feierabend, Lucie Hagen, Janet Hill, Catharine Horne, Michelle McClure, Brenda McKinnis, and Susie Morrison
24 members of the fall 2021 class fulfilled their requirements and are now
Certified Master Gardeners.
Elaine Adams, Terri Agold, Susanna Barry, Edith Early, Karen Fleenor, Maxie Gregory, Jennifer Hale, Karen Hatfield, Millie Sue Hawk, Charles Hawk, Michelle Hejny,
Clark Hollingsworth, Catherine Hornbeck, Ginny Lapin, Jeanne Lilly, Christine Loveday, Monty McLaurin, Phyllis Morgan, Susan Sims, Willy Sims, Gloria Snodgrass,
Jeanne Thompson, Julie Underwood, and Kathleen White
15 members of the spring 2022 class fulfilled their requirements and are now Certified Master Gardeners:
Tracey Brown, Joyce Bolden, Cameron Coates, Lisa Dishner, Jennifer Guest, Glen McClain, Susan Miller, Linda Mitchell, Marcianne O’Day, Kathleen O’Lenic,
Janet Smith, Linda Spisak, Dan Tippen, Elise Valencia, and Susan Young
Photo Gallery from Award Dinner, grouped by classes from 1994 through 2018
READ ALL ABOUT IT
3/1 See news pics and information about the Carver Peace Gardens in the Project and Photo Gallery.
2/2 See new pics and information on the Church Hill Senior Center Garden in the Projects and Photo Gallery section.
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