Putnam County Master Gardeners
Once February arrives, we can really lay our plans to work for a successful gardening year. Putnam County is considered a ZONE 7 for growing. When we get warm temperatures, we want to start gardening, but remember to be mindful of frosts that can destroy all your hard work!
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Look at your seed packs- if you are starting seeds indoors, mid February will be 12 weeks before our average last frost date!
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Have you heard of winter sowing? It's a method of starting seeds outdoors in covered containers to let them germinate with nature instead of starting seeds indoors.
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Bare root plants are available in many garden centers or online providers.
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Prepare to prune existing fruit trees and rose bushes.
PUTNAM COUNTY
The Putnam County Master Gardener Organization is a group of individuals with a passion for gardening, a thirst for knowledge, and a desire to educate. Master Gardeners are university-trained volunteers who assist UT Extension Offices in providing home horticulture and environmental stewardship information to their home counties. Master Gardeners are recognized by and represent UT Extension as garden experts who serve the community. The Putnam County Master Gardeners organization is comprised of over 60 members from the Upper Cumberland area and is part of the University of Tennessee Master Gardener Program which boasts over 2,000 members statewide. We are dedicated to helping the community in which we live through education and community beautification projects. Find out how you can become a Putnam County Master Gardener!