The horticulture part of UT Extension Fayette county helps provide researched-based information on topics ranging from fruits and vegetables, landscape, turf, ornamental plants, and issues related to home gardening to our community. Other services include plant and insect identification, distributing soil test kits, and schedules to plant and spray.
Programs Available
- Master Gardener
- Beginner Gardener
- Educational Speaker Series
- Hands-on Demonstrations
- Timely Horticulture Topics and Tips
- Tennessee Smart Yard
- Certified Landscape Professional Course
- Certified Lawn Care Professional Course
As of August 1, 2026, Fayette County Master Gardeners have given back 1,724 hours of volunteerism to our communities. With an estimated value of $36.14 for a volunteer hour (Independent Sector) that is a donation of roughly $62,000 to our local projects and communities. Our projects are split across 5 main categories: Community Food Production and Education, Community Outreach Events, Administrative and Organizational Support, Sustainable Landscape Management, and Youth Horticulture.
Each year our Master Gardeners are instrumental in the success of many events, but most importantly helping to share research-based education and advertising for out UT Extension system. We are proud of our team members who provide hard labor to maintain “the Giving Garden” for the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse Somerville. Other ongoing projects include Fayette Cares Plant Sale, the Tree Seedling Giveaway, Cotton Festival, and volunteering at a wide range of local projects.
Master Gardener Meetings are open to the public and are on the first Thursday of every month. Reach out if you are interested in joining us!
Contact Information
Sydney Smith
Extension Agent
Phone: (901) 465-5233
Email: sydlcrof@tennessee.edu