The award-winning Garden Talk series taught by members of the Williamson County Master Gardeners Association returns to the Williamson County Public Library in February.
This year the Williamson County Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau, along with Williamson County Extension Horticulture Agent Taylor Reeder, will present eight monthly programs covering everything from landscaping the historic McLemore House and raised bed vegetable gardening, to tomatoes and water conservation.
The first program, “Thoughtful Landscaping at the Historic McLemore House in Downtown Franklin,” will be held virtually on Monday, February 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. Join and learn about the historic McLemore House landscape designed by a Master Gardener, with plants suited to our area and guided by Tennessee Smart Yard principles for a sustainable and beautiful landscape. The morning of the event we will email Zoom login instructions to everyone who registers.
Full 2025 Garden Talk lineup:
- Feb. 10: Thoughtful Landscaping at the Historic McLemore House in Downtown Franklin (Virtual)
- Mar. 10: Three Seasons of Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening (Virtual)
- April 21: Spring Ephemerals
- May 12: The Truth about Tomatoes
- June 9: Hydration Management for Your Landscape
- July 14: Aging Gracefully with Your Garden
- Aug. 11: From Dusk ‘til Dawn – The Garden at Night
- Sept. 8: Fall Pruning
All Library programs are free and open to the public. Registration is requested here to reserve a seat. Call the Library at (615) 595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or need assistance registering.
About Garden Talk
The Garden Talk series, which has been presented at the Library by the Williamson County Master Gardeners Association (WCMGA) since 2016, offers research-based horticultural education while promoting environmental stewardship. WCMGA operates as part of the UT/TSU Williamson County Extension Office and umbrella of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. The programs, designed for seasoned gardeners and beginners alike, combine informative presentations with hands-on demonstrations.
