More About Free Gardening Class: Fighting Invasive Plants
The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County (MGHC), in association with the University of Tennessee Extension, continue their monthly series of 3rd Saturday Free Gardening Classes on Saturday, October 17 at 10:00 a.m., with “Fighting Invasive Plants” presented by Master Gardener and Certified Pesticide Applicator, Don McKenzie. MGHC’s 3rd Saturday Free Gardening Classes take place at the UT-TSU Hamilton County Extension Center, 6183 Adamson Circle, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga. The public is requested to register to attend at: Click for Details
MGHC Education Chair Debbie Bauder comments, “Don McKenzie will help us conquer our "fear of the unknown," by explaining, demystifying and simplifying the use of herbicides as an indispensable tool for controlling invasive plants. His passion for helping others learn to eliminate invasive plants motivated Don to become a Certified Pesticide Applicator in Tennessee. Don brings these experiences and lessons to help us act more effectively to tackle the many invasive plants that are threatening our yards, gardens, and natural spaces in southeast Tennessee. In his presentation, he will address herbicide safety concerns; provide a basic overview of the many types of herbicides; then focus on glyphosate as the overall safest, most versatile, and most effective herbicide for treating invasives. He will conclude by providing several how-to examples for handling different invasive problems."
MGHC Education Chair Debbie Bauder comments, “Don McKenzie will help us conquer our "fear of the unknown," by explaining, demystifying and simplifying the use of herbicides as an indispensable tool for controlling invasive plants. His passion for helping others learn to eliminate invasive plants motivated Don to become a Certified Pesticide Applicator in Tennessee. Don brings these experiences and lessons to help us act more effectively to tackle the many invasive plants that are threatening our yards, gardens, and natural spaces in southeast Tennessee. In his presentation, he will address herbicide safety concerns; provide a basic overview of the many types of herbicides; then focus on glyphosate as the overall safest, most versatile, and most effective herbicide for treating invasives. He will conclude by providing several how-to examples for handling different invasive problems."
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October 17, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
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UT-TSU Hamilton County Extension
6183 Adamson Circle
Chattanooga, TN 37416
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Celebrating 25 years of education and service in 2019, the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County (MGHC) is a non-profit, educational, volunteer organization, in association with the UT Extension, that plays an important role in the civic life of Chattanooga and the surrounding area. MGHC sponsors annual events open to the public including: “Master Your Garden” Garden Expo, Spring Garden Tour, Hamilton County Fair Exhibit. Among the many ongoing landscaping and garden partnerships undertaken by MGHC are: Alpine Crest Outdoor Learning Center & Gardens, Aquarium Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden, Bachman-McCoy Farm & Garden, Bonny Oaks Arboretum, Brainerd By Grace Community Garden, Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Chattanooga Zoo, Crabtree Farms, Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, and St. Albans Community Rose Garden, among others.
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Master Gardeners of Hamilton County
6183 Adamson Circle
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37416
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