Horticulture

Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology and business of plant health and cultivation. We work as gardeners, growers, therapists, diagnosticians, designers and technical advisors in both the consumer and commercial sectors of horticulture.

Horticulture programs here in Montgomery County are designed to help everyone from backyard enthusiasts to commercial growers, to those just beginning to set up a farm business. Having the expertise of Karla Kean, Horticulturist there are many different programs offered to help farmers and gardeners succeed.

UT Master garden
Tennessee Master Gardener
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sprouting plant in a pile of soil
Feeding America
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Commercial Horticulture
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2025 Montgomery County Master Gardener Interest Form

Click the link below to complete the form online :

https://forms.gle/yABS7yNSpv2SbY7p7

The Montgomery County Extension Office will be accepting applications for the fall Master Gardener course from March 1 through July 31st, 2025.  Classes begin Tuesday, August 19 and end November 10th.  Classes will be offered both virtually (online) and in-person at the Montgomery County Extension office on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. The cost will be $225.00/person or $250.00/couple. Couples only receive one handbook!

*Unless you have a medical reason, please understand that in order to successfully complete the course, you are expected to attend in-person; however, you will be allowed to zoom 3 meetings only.

To show your interest in taking the fall class, please complete the Master Gardener Class Interest Form below.

You will be contacted in August concerning details of the class and receive an official application form. Send no money now!

Contact Person:  Karla Gargus kkean@utk.edu or 931-648-5725

Please understand that you do not pay right now.  You will be contacted at a later date to submit application and fee.