Upcoming events
First Horizon Pavilion (Native Plant Marketplace)
On March 25th (the Saturday following the Symposium) at the First Horizon Pavilion, home of the Chattanooga Market, in downtown Chattanooga, native plant nurseries and other vendors are invited offer products for sale to the general public. The Native Plant Marketplace & Expo in a large, covered space, is expected to attract hundreds of Tennessee Valley gardeners, eager to establish and expand native plant gardens in our region. For the safety of all, masks will be required.
Flower, Lawn and garden show
1) April 22nd-23rd Flower, Lawn and garden show
FLOWER, LAWN & GARDEN SHOW
Friday & Saturday, April 22 & 23, 2022
LOCATION SHOW DATES & HOURS
Cumberland Cty Community Complex Friday, April 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
1398 Livingston Road Saturday, April 23 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Crossville TN, 38555
54th Annual Wildflower pilgrimage at Frozen Head. More info to come
More info to come later.
Annual Master Your Garden Expo 2022 by the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County, TN
Join Our Native Plant Sale!
On-going live demos by Master Gardeners including: Backyard Chickens, Composting, Ergonomic Tools, Hydroponics, Insects & Butterflies, Proper Mulching, Rain Barrels, Raised Beds
Gardening Talks presented by local and out-of-town gardening experts
Vendors & Exhibitors featuring: live plants, including flowers, shrubs and trees; landscaping and gardening and home supplies; as well as, foods, nature-related jewelry and artwork
Questions and answer table manned by Master Gardeners, where you can receive free expert advice on plants, landscaping, pest control, composting, vegetable gardening, and various topics to help you have a successful garden and yard
Silent Auction with items donated by our Vendors, Master Gardeners and Expo Sponsors
Children’s Area (ages 2 to 12): Budding gardeners can engage in hands-on, gardening-related activities with a fun project to take home.
Door prizes, donated by our Vendors, Master Gardeners and Expo Sponsors
Free Parking
$10 admission good for both days (cash or check)
Children under 12 admitted free
Master Gardeners of Hamilton County website: https://mghc.org/garden-expo/
Camp Jordan location website: https://www.eastridgeparksandrec.com/page/show/2310367-camp-jordan
Plant Natives 2022 Marketplace and Expo
The Plant Natives 2022 Symposium will be held at the UTC University Center on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Speakers will include:
W. Gary Smith, author of From Art to Landscape: Unleashing Creativity in Garden Design
Tradd Cotter, author of Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation: Simple to Advanced Experimental Techniques for Indoor and Outdoor Cultivation
Dr. Bodie Pennisi, University of Georgia
Dr. Andrea Ludwig, University of Tennessee
Claudio Vazquez, co-founder of Izel Native Plants
The Plant Natives 2022 Marketplace and Expo on March 19th will be held at at the First Horizon Pavilion in downtown Chattanooga.
Details and registration information will be coming soon.
Even website: https://tnvalleywildones.org/plant-natives-2022/
Tennessee Naturescapes Opens for the season 2022!
It’s time to come out of hibernation and start this new year! Come to get the best natives, especially spring ephemerals and other spring blooming plants like woodland phloxes, bloodroot, virginia bluebells etc!