Information night will be held on December 6, 2022, 6:30 pm at Blount County Library -Sharon Lawson Room.

Class runs January 31st - May 2nd 

Class time: 9:00 am - noon

Classes will be held at UT Extention Office

Location: 1219 McArthur Road, Maryville, TN 37804

CLICK ON LINK FOR Information and sign up forms

What is Firewise? - Wildland fires can occur in residential development areas without disastrous loss of life, property and resources.  But, recognizing the problem and knowing how to protect your family, home, property and your neighborhood before a fire happens. View Layout of what a traditional landscaping project looks like. click on the link. On August 25th, Blount County Master Gardeners will unveil what Firewise Landscaping looks like.

Is your property Firewise? Use this link to UT/Sevier County information on what it takes to be Firewise.

Fall Issue 

Certified Extension Master Gardeners are trained by University of Tennessee (UT) Extension Service professionals to provide sound, practical, research based information in the areas of residential and consumer horticulture.

We strive to promote environmental stewardship and share the joys of gardening by:

• Coordinating and managing gardening-related service projects;
• Answering horticultural questions posed by community gardeners;
• Helping to educate the public by holding gardening classes and plant clinics, and writing about gardening topics of interest to our community.

For more information click HERE.