Tennessee Native Gardening Bolsters Pollinator Populations
Local residents have a chance to play their own part in the pollination process this week during National Pollinator Week. Putnam County UT Agriculture Extension Agent Wayne Key said pollinators serve as the foundation for seed and fruit production. Key said creating habitats for native bees and butterflies in home landscapes directly impacts the food […]
Watch Out For Erosion, Too Much Water In Your Gardens
First it was too dry and now local garden experts advising UC residents to protect plants from the damaging effects of recent heavy rain. Clay County Extension Agent Wyatt Montooth said the current frequency of heavy storms can lead to soil compaction and plant injury. Montooth said the repeated impact of raindrops reduces oxygen levels […]
Cumberland Master Gardeners Host Flower/Garden Festival
The Cumberland County Master Gardeners will host the Flower Lawn and Garden Festival this weekend to celebrate the spring season and promote local horticulture. Margo Carroll serves as a lead organizer for the festival. Carroll said the organization operates as a volunteer group in partnership with the University of Tennessee extension offices to provide gardening […]
