I am responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and conducting educational programs addressing issues affecting home horticulture such as fruit, vegetable and turf grass in Lauderdale County. I am also the coordinator of the Master Gardener program. I am involved with the community gardens developed by the Be More Live More grant. I conduct canning workshops for our residents of Lauderdale County. Ripley is well known for Tomatoes. We have many inquires about learning how to preserve tomatoes. Master Gardeners are volunteering in many activities in our community such as community gardens, projects, recruiting & education in Lauderdale County. We have a small group but they are busy little bees! For more information on Horticulture, Master Gardener Program, Canning or on Extension activities in Lauderdale County, please contact Rachel Howell at rparker1@utk.edu