u/No-Willow7056

What’s the plant you’ve killed more than once but keep buying anyway?

At what point is it no longer the plant’s fault? 😂

Something completely unnecessary that you will argue about until the end of time.

Mulch? Miracle-Gro? Native plants? Marigolds? Deadheading?
I want the petty stuff. 😂🌱

Hi everyone! I inherited some iris bulbs from my Granny’s garden. Over the last 2 years they have really deteriorated (think they aren’t getting sun and water needed in the area they are now). I plan to move ‘soon.’ Is it ok to put them in a planter so they establish some now? I’m concerned that if I dig them up in a later month they won’t fare as well. All advice is appreciated :) 💐

🌿 Welcome to r/ChattanoogaGardens! 🌿

Whether you’re growing tomatoes in the backyard, collecting houseplants, restoring native habitat, landscaping your front yard, or just trying to keep a succulent alive, this community is for you.

Our goal is to create a local space where Chattanooga-area plant lovers can:
🌱 Ask questions and get advice
🪴 Share houseplants and gardens
🌼 Talk about native plants and pollinators
🍅 Celebrate harvests and blooms
🤝 Organize plant swaps and local meetups
📍 Share what’s growing well in our region

Everyone is welcome! From complete beginners to lifelong gardeners.

Show us what you’re growing, ask a question, or just introduce yourself. We would love to grow this community together! 🌿

We had an awesome visit from Joey Santore last night, thanks to our local friend Pate (I apologize if I misspelled your name. It was a pleasure meeting you!).

If you aren’t familiar with Joey, check out his YouTube channel, “Crime Pays but Botany Doesn’t.” I have listened to this guy talk for dozens hours over the past few years, and he’s just as entertaining and passionate in person as he is online. He does have an interesting story, and fair warning, uses creative language but the knowledge is choice!

More importantly, Joey is doing incredible work helping people understand why native plants matter. They support pollinators, birds, and other wildlife, strengthen local ecosystems, require fewer resources than many non-native landscapes, and help preserve the unique biodiversity of the places we call home. He has a way of making botany accessible, funny, and genuinely exciting. Even if you never thought plants could be interesting.

Huge thanks to Velo Coffee for hosting such a great event and to everyone who came out. If you missed it, do yourself a favor and give Joey’s channel a follow. Hopefully we’ll get to welcome him back to Chattanooga again soon!

Hey everyone! I'm u/No-Willow7056, a founding moderator of r/ChattanoogaGardens.
This is our new home for all things related to plants and gardening. We're excited to have you join us!

What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about plants and gardens.

Community Vibe
We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.

How to Get Started

1. Introduce yourself in the comments below.
2. Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.
3. If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.
4. Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so feel free to reach out to me to apply.

Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/ChattanoogaGardens amazing.

For some time there was a solitary chair on the hill of the empty lot next to Taco Bell on Lee Hwy. I always thought it was a beautiful sight and wanted to capture a photo of it but it’s no longer there. I imagine a member of the unhoused community would sit there and watch the gorgeous sunsets. I hope it gave them some peace or hope….

I’d love that lot myself! Not sure the point of this post other than hoping maybe someone else noticed it too? Cheers!