Putnam County Master Gardeners
In the Garden:
October Tasks
October brings cooler nights, and here in Putnam County (Zone 7) our first frost usually shows up late in the month. Fall is one of the best times of year to plant, tidy up and get the garden ready for spring.
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Plant spring bulbs like daffodils, tulips and crocus once the soil cools down.
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Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs - the warm soil helps roots settle in before winter.
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Get a soil test through the UT Extension office so you know what your beds need before spring.
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Bring tender potted plants indoors before the first frost, and mulch your beds once the ground cools.
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!