Green Thumbs and Hidden Gems: Master Gardeners Reveal Local Landscape Secrets and Summer Tips

Jun 05, 2026 at 06:57 am by WGNS News



On this bright and upbeat episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes Master Gardeners Carol Wood and Beth Binkley from the UT-TSU Agriculture Extension Service into the Middle Tennessee Electric Studios. With summer just around the corner, the trio engages in a lively discussion about essential seasonal gardening practices, upcoming community events, and helpful tips for local green thumbs. The guests highlight the highly anticipated 34th Annual Secret Garden Tour benefiting the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, sharing details on how attendees can explore beautiful private residential gardens, enjoy exclusive garden center discounts, and gain inspiration from unique native plant collections. They also preview an upcoming educational library series focused on soil health and the upcoming Garden Extravaganza at the Lane Agri-Park Community Center.

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