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TENNESSEE MASTER GARDENERS BUILD- MANAGE A DEMONSTRATION- PRODUCING-TEACHING GARDEN IN CHATTANOOGA

Extension Education

Thomas Stebbins
Extension Agent III
University of Tennessee
Chattanooga

Abstract

\r\n     Master Gardeners of Hamilton County helped design, build and operate a demonstration garden behind the Chattanooga Area Food Bank in Chattanooga, TN.  The facility consists of a covered pavilion which can seat approximately fifty people for lectures or demonstrations. A 15 foot by 30 foot long greenhouse is attached. The greenhouse serves as a place for demonstrations and production.  Seedlings are produced for the twenty five nearby raised bed garden boxes. Over 60 Master Gardeners worked to build the greenhouse and the raised bed boxes.  This facility will now serve as a central location for teaching many classes.  Composting, seed starting, and fall vegetable classes were the first of many programs held.  Fresh vegetables were added to the Food Box program resulting in more than 2500 families receiving fresh produce. In 2011, the garden produced 2,013 pounds of fresh vegetables. 26 workshops were presented to a total of 361 participants. In addition, raised bed boxes, seedlings and plants are donated to other community gardens throughout the Chattanooga area.

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Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC

This poster is being submitted for judging. It will be displayed at the AM/PIC if not selected as a State winner. The abstract will be published in the proceedings.

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Authors: * T.C. Stebbins
  1. Stebbins, *. Extension Agent III, University of Tennessee Extension, Hamilton County, Tennessee, 37416