mastergardener.tennessee.eduTennessee Extension Master Gardener Program

Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Skip Ribbon Commands Skip to main content UT System UTK MyUTK MySite Online@UT Email A-Z People Institute Academics AG Research Extension Veterinary This Site: Master Gardener Program All Sites Pubs Master Gardener Program About the Program Home What is the Master Gardener Program What does a Master Gardener Do How Can I Become A Master Gardener Awards Regional Representatives Contact Us Find A Program County Programs - Junior Master Gardeners - National Master Gardeners News and Events Gardening Information Habitat Urban Gardens Home Garden Variety Trial - UT Gardens - Tennessee Smart Yards - Tennessee Native Plant Society - Kitchen Gardeners - Publications (UT Extension) Master Gardener Resources > Reports, Profile Management, Change Password > Program Handbooks > Join the Email Listserv - Sign Up for our NEW TEMG Volunteer eblast Support UT Extension > Master Gardener Program Page Content ​​​ ​ Page Content 2 2020 Is Here for our TEMG Program Download your quick reference 2020 calendar flyer HERE! June 11th-13th Statewide Master Gardener Conference hosted by Northeast TN Master Gardeners Heirloom fruits and vegetable sessions Pollinator and herb sessions Wolf howling, fly fishing and a planetarium show Roan Mountain Rhododendrons Daylilies, raised beds, blueberries History and horticulture TN trees and native plants Check out all the details for the 2020 Conference at this LINK Registration form TEMG conference_2020.pdf Online Registration Link for Conference Statewide Digital Networking Sessions All are the 2nd Friday and will be on Zoom at 11 EST/10 CST Feb. 14th- Recruiting April 3rd (1st Friday to avoid Good Friday)- Communication Septem ber 11th- Community Benefit Novemb er 13th- Focusing on the people _________________________________________________________________ What is the Mission of the TN Extension Master Gardener Program? Improve the lives of Tennesseans through horticulture education delivered by a dedicated and skilled volunteer network. What is the Impact of the TN Extension Master Gardener Program? 192,363 hours of service and educational outreach in 2018 that represent a value to Tennessee of $4,228,138.74 in 2018! Page Content 3 Need to record your ​volunteer hours? https://temg.tennessee.edu Watch a quick video overview of our MG database Local County year-end summary: 2019 TEMG county year-end summary- fillable.pdf ________________________________ 2019 Search for Excellence Applications are Available All the forms are now available on the Google Drive linked below. Simply go to the link, download the form as a word file to your computer. You will then be able to complete the application and return to our SFE chair by email. Applicaitons will be received from Dec. 1, 2019 through the deadline of Feb. 29, 2020 at 11:30 CST. SFE files- Google Drive 2019 Support for Excellence Mini-Grants These grants were created to support new outreach projects and encourage TEMG groups to 'think outside the box' as they engage with and educate thier communities. Congratulations to our first mini-grant winners! Blount County Master Gardeners Northeast Tennessee Master Gardeners Big Springs Master Gardeners Montgomery County Master Gardeners Hamilton County Master Gardeners Roane County Master Gardeners ​ _____________________________________________ Hear Drs. Chris Cooper & Natalie Bumgarner discuss the program on 'The Family Plot'. http://video.wkno.org/video/2365559014/ ​ New and Revised UT Extension publication for TEMG volunteers W099- Volunteer Guidance Document.pdf P- 635.Basic TEMG information sheet.pdf ​ ​ Page Content 5 Tennessee Master Gardeners Plant Sciences Department 252 Ellington PSB 2431 Joe Johnson Drive Knoxville, TN 37996 865-974-7324 The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Knoxville, TN 37996 UTIA Personnel Directory Disclaimer · Indicia · EEO/AA Statement/Non-Discrimination Statement · Privacy Notice Sign In...