Rooted By the River
Rooted By the River is an MSNHA program that helps gardeners understand how their home gardens impact the Tennessee River Watershed. The first step is offering a starting place where home gardeners can learn to make their yard more pollinator & native-plant friendly. Thanks to the Lauderdale County Extension Office and Extension Agent Makahla Holloway, each of the topics listed below includes beginner-friendly information. Click on each link to go to an MSNHA web page with detailed instructions for creating the perfect Tennessee River-sustainable garden! For questions call the Master Gardener Helpline at (877) 252-4769.
- Gardening in the Ground vs. Containers by Makahla Holloway
- Attracting and Caring for Pollinators by Makahla Holloway
- The Great Southeast Pollinator Census by Makahla Holloway
Check back often for new articles — especially for seasonal changes — as we discover ways for home gardeners to contribute to a healthy Tennessee River. Any subject you’re especially interested in? Visit the Alabama Cooperative Extension System website for more content or email us with suggestions for future topics at msnha@una.edu
