Saturday,

May 16

10:00 am

"Attracting Wildlife"

An overview of how to attract wildlife (birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds) into your yard and keep them there.

Hosted By: Dee Clark

Hamilton County Master Gardener since 1995, specializing in attracting wildlife, natives, and herbs.

Saturday,

May 16

2:00 pm

"Growing Up Green"

Not only is gardening a fun activity for you and your kids to share, but it also can encourage them to actually eat their veggies, cut your dependence on heavily transported store-bought produce, and even fuel a new interest in recycling your food scraps into fertilizer for the family 'farm'. This workshop will feature plenty of reasons to make gardening a family affair and ways to evoke your kids' enthusiasm for this healthy hobby.

Hosted By: Jennifer Boyd

Dr. Jennifer Boyd earned her doctorate in plant physiological ecology from Columbia University and currently teaches ecology and environmental science courses at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. At home, Jennifer relies on effective everyday ways to lessen her family's environmental footprint, including gardening and enjoying the results.

Sunday,

May 17

10:00 am

"Attracting Butterflies"

Learn how fun and easy it is to attract "Flying Flowers" to your yard. You will be shown easy to follow, step by step instructions on how to create the ideal habitat to attract and keep the most butterflies for you and your family's enjoyment. "Plant it right and they will come!"

Hosted By: Stephanie Payne

Stephanie is a VIP member and past president of the Hamilton County Master Gardeners. She started her first butterfly garden over 10 years ago in Florida. Since moving to Chattanooga, she has helped plant and maintain the Hummingbird and Butterfly Rain Garden on the River Front. She also volunteers with the Tennessee Aquarium and the Chattanooga Area Food Bank horticultural departments.

Sunday,

May 17

2:00 pm

"Shade Gardens and Wildflowers"

If you have a lot of shade and don't know what to do...come learn that it's more fun in the shade!

Hosted By: Mike Payne

Mike Payne has been a Tennessee State Master Gardener for 15 years and is a Master Gardener representative for new Tennessee Yards & Neighborhoods program and Gardening Spot for WTVC Channel 9's show This and That. He also has written articles for Tennessee Gardener Magazine.

Monday,

May 18

10:00 am

"Threats to the Forest"

We'll explore both plant and animal invaders that threaten the health of trees in our yards and forests.

Hosted By: Gene Hyde

Gene has been a City Forester since 1990. He received his Master of Forestry degree from LSU and a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry from LSU. He is an ISA Certified Arborist with a Municipal Specialist certification.

Monday,

May 18

1:00 pm

"CSI in the Garden"

Learn how to be a Garden Detective and diagnose insect and disease problems.

Hosted By: Tom Stebbins

Tom is the UT/Hamilton County Extension Agent and Master Gardener program coordinator. He writes a Saturday garden column in the Chattanooga Times Free Press called This Week in the Garden.

Tuesday,

May 19

10:00 am

"Arboriculture Introduction"

An introduction to arboriculture. Learn how to plant and maintain healthy trees.

Hosted By: Preston Roberts

Preston is an ISA Certified Arborist and Take Root Project Coordinator.

Tuesday,

May 19

1:00 pm

"Restoration of the American Chestnut"

The Chattanooga Chestnut Tree Project: We plan to restore American Chestnut to the southern Appalachian forest. The return of the American chestnut requires a multidisciplinary effort. We are actively engaged in all aspects of this major restoration attempt, including research on biological control of the chestnut blight disease and the study of restoration ecology.

Hosted By: Dr. Hill-Craddock

Dr. Hill-Craddock is the Davenport Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and is the recipient of many honors and awards including: The Chestnut Project at Dollywood, The American Chestnut Foundation, and the Dr. John R. Freeman Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Wednesday,

May 20

10:00 am

"Flower and Fauna and the Honey Bee"

The honeybee pollinates and gathers nectar from native plants and flowers. Come learn about important aspects of Tennessee honeybees and by products of bee keeping.

Hosted By: Lolly Durant

Lolly is a native Chattanooga Gardener and potter with Down and Under Studios. She is a Bee Keeper and member of the Tennessee Valley Bee Keepers Association.

Wednesday,

May 20

1:00 pm

"Little Jewels: Hummingbirds"

Learn tips for attracting nature's little jewels to your yard and see some of the best plants for making your yard hummingbird friendly.

Hosted By: Chris Mahoney

Chris is a Propagation Volunteer at Reflection Riding and Hummingbird Devotee.

Thursday,

May 21

10:00 am

"Native Plants"

Learn all about native plants and the benefits of going native with your garden. See some great examples of native plants that thrive in our area.         

Hosted By: Chris Mahoney

Chris is a Propagation Volunteer at Reflection Riding and Hummingbird Devotee.

Thursday,

May 21

1:00 pm

"An Introduction to the World of Herbs"

A look at a few of the most well-known and widely used herbs. The first 50 participants will be invited to make-and-take their own herbal sachet.

Hosted By: Patricia Nunley

Patricia is the owner of Dogwood Farms, herbal bath and body products.

Friday,

May 22

10:00 am

"Rain Gardens: A Better Way to Garden"

Learn the How-To's, Do's & Don'ts of preparing a Rain-Garden & Naturalized Landscape.

Hosted By: Mike Payne

Mike Payne has been a Tennessee State Master Gardener for 15 years and is a Master Gardener representative for new Tennessee Yards & Neighborhoods program and Gardening Spot for WTVC Channel 9's show This and That. He also has written articles for Tennessee Gardener Magazine.

Friday,

May 22

1:00 pm

"The Grass is Greener"

Unfortunately when it comes to the greenness of your lawn and garden, looks can be very deceiving. Chemical treatments, sprinkler systems, and ride-on mowers don't exactly exude environmental friendliness. This workshop will feature information about how to keep your lawn and garden under control without letting your environmental footprint get out of hand.

Hosted By: Jennifer Boyd

Dr. Jennifer Boyd earned her doctorate in plant physiological ecology from Columbia University and currently teaches ecology and environmental science courses at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. At home, Jennifer relies on effective everyday ways to lessen her family's environmental footprint, including gardening and enjoying the results.

Saturday,

May 23

10:00 am

"What's all the Hype Hyper-Tufa"

Learn the basics of making hyper-tufa. These lightweight, weatherproof & durable garden specimens are easy to make & bring flair to any garden. Once you get the knack, the possibilities are limitless! Workshop attendees will have an opportunity to make and take their very own butterfly bath. (Limited to the 1st 15 participants).

Hosted By: Jane Mauldin & Susan Babineau

Jane is the Garden Coordinator for the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. Susan is a Hamilton County Master Gardener. Jane and Susan have worked together for some 5 years putting on garden related workshops including twig arbors, rustic garden benches & mosaic garden dragonflies.

Saturday,

May 23

2:00 pm

"Daffodils - An Overview"

A look at the wide diversity of daffodil species in the wild. Learn nine things you must never do if your daffs are to flourish in the middle South and see examples of the most modern varieties in contrast to their primitive ancestors.

Hosted By: John Lipscomb

For this retired Navy Captain, daffodils are a hobby, not a business. The daffodil was John's wife's favorite flower. She planted them every fall wherever the Navy sent them whether or not she would be there to see them bloom the following spring. John grows some 900 varieties in old horse pastures and in specially designed raised garden beds.

Sunday,

May 24

10:00 am

"Introduction to Wildflowers"

An overview of some of our local natives that work well in the yard. Come learn how to add wildflowers to your garden.

Hosted By: Dee Clark

Hamilton County Master Gardener since 1995, specializing in attracting wildlife, natives, and herbs.

Sunday,

May 24

2:00 pm

"Using Perennials and Shrubs to Attract Wildlife"

Learn how to use the best plants, mainly native, to supply food, nesting and shelter for birds, butterflies, and desirable wildlife.

Hosted By: Craig Walker

Craig is the Nursery Manager for Holcomb's Hixson Store. He grew up in a family of gardeners and his garden is a certified wildlife habitat and has been featured on the Food Bank Garden Tour.