Educating & Gardening in Putnam County, TN

One of our main objectives as Master Gardeners is to provide research based horticulture information to the public.  Join us for a class, or two. 

Our Saturday Series begins on Aug 28th and runs through Oct. 9th.  These classes are free to the public, call UT Extension at 526-4561 to reserve your seat, limit 30 per class.  Classes begin at 9am each Saturday and will be held at the UT Extension at 900 S Walnut.

Classes for the Public

August 28th   9am at UT Extension

Learn how to establish and maintain cool season grasses that grow best in this area.  Fall is the prime time to prepare for a lush  and healthy jewel of a green for next year.

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Lawns  Aug 28th

Learn the basics of this gardening technique to get more bang for your buck in a compact area.  Less weeding, higher yields and super easy maintenance.

Square Foot Gardening  Sept. 4th

Propagation is a great way to increase your plant inventory, establish your own plant from a coveted heirloom, or share your plants with friends.  Learn the best techniques for different plant types.

Propagation   Sept. 11th

All of those spring bulbs you see in the stores this time of year can be confusing.  Learn about the most popular bulbs and be introduced to some new ones worth a try.

Spring Bulbs  Sept. 18th

Learn the basics of soil structure, how to amend your soil for successful gardening and a variety of techniques for improving any soil type.

Soils   Sept. 25th

How to plant, care for, prune and choose your fruit trees.  Fall is a great time for planting fruit trees, so be sure to brush up on your knowledge base and prepare for success.

Fruit Trees