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This Week in the Lawn, Landscape, and Garden...

6/9/2016

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Japanese Beetles have emerged!!!  Squash vine borers are wreaking havoc!  Black rot is showing up on grapes! Bagworms are crawlin! Nostoc! What's that? 

These are just a few of the things happening in Greene County gardens this week! 

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For accurate diagnosis and appropriate control measures, contact us at the Extension Office, open Monday-Friday (8:00 am-5:00 pm)!  Master Gardeners staff the lab on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 10:00 am-3:00pm.  Bring a sample or a photo of what ails your homestead, and we'll find an answer...
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​Melody Rose, UT Extension Agent
Lydia Sweatt, Master Gardener Volunteer, Monday
Jeanne Driese, Master Gardener Volunteer, Monday
Glenn Karuschkat, Master Gardener Volunteer, Tuesday
Ken Harrison, Master Gardener Volunteer, Wednesday
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Black Rot on Grapes
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Japanese Beetles
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Bagworm crawlers

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Nostoc
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Squash Vine Borer
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What's Happening in my Lawn, Landscape and/or Garden?

6/3/2016

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Reports of blight on tomatoes, spittlebugs on conifers, galls on azaleas, and brown patch in lawns are just a few of the ailments being reported this week at the Extension Office.  There are a lot of things happening in the lawn, landscape, and garden this time of year!  

For accurate diagnosis and appropriate control measures, contact us at the Extension Office, open Monday-Friday (8:00 am-5:00 pm)!  Master Gardeners staff the lab on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 10:00 am-3:00pm.  Bring a sample or a photo of what ails your homestead, and we'll find an answer...

Melody Rose, UT Extension Agent
Lydia Sweatt, Master Gardener Volunteer, Monday
Jeanne Driese, Master Gardener Volunteer, Monday
Glenn Karuschkat, Master Gardener Volunteer, Tuesday
Ken Harrison, Master Gardener Volunteer, Wednesday

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Septoria Leaf Spot on Tomato
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Azalea Leaf gall
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Brown Patch in Lawn
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Spittlebugs on Conifers
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Spring has sprung in New Hope Cemetery

4/14/2016

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Big Spring Master Gardeners Prepare for Annual Spring Plant Sale

4/8/2016

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​During the last Big Spring Master Gardener Association held on Tuesday, February 8th at the UT Extension-Greene County Office, John Rochelle, TDA Regional Plant Inspector presented an educational topic on “Care and Concerns of Greenhouse Maintenance.”
 
Mr. Rochelle made the following points in regards to preparation of plant selection, grooming and proper care of conditions in the greenhouse to avoid insect and disease control:
  • Importance of risk assessment of weed control, ventilation, temperature, soil pH, watering and establishment of log or journal of daily conditions.
  • Water source was important and general plant health before planting.
  • Do not overcrowd and be sure to watch the weather for increased heating of the day and proper inspection of plant response to general conditions.
  • Most plant diseases can be avoided with careful and early diagnosis of diseases such as fungi, bacteria, and virus infiltration.
  • Eliminating and decreasing the advent of insects is also crucial to good greenhouse management. 
  • Remember to start with healthy plants and provide their basic needs of humidity, light, temperature control, air circulation and proper watering when needed.
 
The information stressed by Mr. Rochelle was greatly appreciated by the current Master Gardeners greenhouse project team.  The team is in charge of growing greenhouse plants to sell at the BSMGA “Annual Spring Plant Sale” on Mother's Day weekend, Saturday, May 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Greene County Fairgrounds.  
 
Plants listed for sale include many varieties of heirloom plants of perennials, annuals, tomatoes, vegetables and herbs. Some of the heirlooms are difficult to find and include exotic and interesting varieties such as the Ghost Pepper and Mortgage Lifter Tomato. There are also over 32 varieties of herbs listed as well. 
 
Team leaders for the Annual Spring Plant Sale are Mary Goldman and Phyllis Conner. Heather Youngblood is heading up the plant health and selection team. All members of the Big Spring Master Gardeners Association are volunteering to assist with daily involvement and duties pertaining to care and feeding of the young plants.  Excitement abounds with the selection of plants!  Everyone is encouraged to arrive early for the best selection.
 
Monies collected from the sale of the plants are assigned to all community projects sponsored by BSMGA; which include The Soup Kitchen Garden, Boys and Girls Club, New Hope Cemetery and Dickson Williams Mansion, to name a few.
 
Now, that spring is fast approaching, the "Ask a Master Gardener" hot-line is open for calls at the UT Extension-Greene County office, housed in the Greene County Courthouse Annex.  Master Gardeners staff the lab at the UT Extension Office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.  If anyone has a question about their greenhouse, plants, or any other gardening issue, please contact the Big Spring Master Gardeners for information at the UT Extension, Greene County Office at 423-798-1710.
 
Remember the UT Extension Office has a huge sampling of public brochures and helpful booklets to assist any gardener with all aspects of animal, bee, farming practices, and plant selections for this area, as well as a lab to assist in diagnosis of plant disease or insects and soil sampling. For more information about becoming a Master Gardener, please contact Melody Rose at the UT Extension-Greene County office at 423-798-1710 or visit our Facebook page (Big Spring Master Gardeners Association) or www.bsmga.com website.

Sneak peak at our plant babies at the greenhouse growing for the plant sale coming up on May 7th...

Posted by Big Spring Master Gardener Association, Greene County TN on Thursday, March 24, 2016
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  • HOME
    • PROJECTS >
      • BOYS & GIRLS CLUB GARDEN
      • NEW HOPE CEMETERY
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    • PICS >
      • PLANT SWAP
  • ASK US!!!
  • BACK TO BASICS
  • MONDAY MUSINGS
  • GRAFTING WORKSHOP
  • JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST SERV!
  • SMALL FRUIT & HOME ORCHARD SERIES
  • HOME GARDEN VEGGIE TRIALS
  • TN SMART YARDS
  • BEEKEEPING
  • MEET THE MASTERS
  • UPCOMING EVENTS
  • GARDEN RESOURCES
    • TEMG'S
    • UT HORT
    • SOIL TEST
    • COMPOSTING
    • UT EXTENSION
    • FRUIT SUPPLIER RESOURCE LIST
  • BSMGA MEMBERS PAGE
    • BSMGA SCHEDULE of EVENTS
    • SOWING THE SEEDS OF SUCCESS
    • GOOGLE DRIVES >
      • INTERN DRIVE
      • BSMGA DRIVE
      • LEADERSHIP DRIVE
      • HOME GARDENERS DRIVE
    • ENTER HOURS HERE