Projects

Be sure to visit our demonstration at various areas throughout the area, and make sure you stop by our Photo page to see some photos from our gardens and events, and our Classes page to see upcoming educational opportunities!

Also, watch the local Herald Citizen for announcement of our upcoming events. Master Gardeners can often be found at various public venues. If you have a gardening question feel free to ask anyone with a name tag designating them as a Putnam County Master Gardener.

Gardens throughout the area

Demonstration Gardens at the Extension Office

Stop by and see our Square Foot Vegetable Garden, the Color Garden, the Shade Garden, and the Butterfly Garden. You’ll see great examples of what can be done...

Burgess Falls Butterfly Garden

At Burgess Falls State Park. Native wildflowers never looked so lovely. Be sure to look closely for the wildlife this garden sustains.

CRMC Cancer Center Healing Garden

Created as a peaceful respite for patients as they receive chemotherapy.

Cookeville Train Depot Museum

These beds and planters welcome visitors to the Train Depot Museum in downtown Cookeville.

Cookeville Farmers Market

Converted into a low maintenance garden in 2009 this garden is lush with beautiful flowers that thrive in drier conditions with less maintenance

Projects and Education in the Community

Ag In The Classroom

This annual event in March pairs Master Gardeners with 1st grade students who learn how to plant a seed properly. The children delight in this activity and as an added bonus they get to take their seedling home. Average attendance is 1,200 students.

Upper Cumberland Home & Garden Show

Master Gardens host seminars on various gardening subjects. We also have a booth full of gardening information and information on our upcoming classes. Annual event in March.

Girl Scout Service Day

Every April the Girl Scouts descend upon Burgess Falls State Park. With the help of Master Gardeners they plant native shrubs, prepare the Butterfly Garden for the growing season, and mulch. It’s amazing how much these girls accomplish in one day!

Putnam County Fair

Be sure to stop by our building at the Fairgrounds filled with educational and beautiful displays. Lots of gardening information is available and you are sure to find some great ideas that will work in your own back yard. First weekend in August.

Community Gardening Fair

Held in conjunction with our annual Plant Sale at UT Extension. Demonstrations, vendors, plants– everything you need to kick off the gardening season! Late April, early May