The University of Tennessee Gardens
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Calling Garden Volunteers, Past, Present, & Future!! - Knoxville
It's that time of year again! Our weekly volunteer sessions will be starting up later this month. If you are interested in volunteering it's an excellent time to join us. If you would like to volunteer at the UT Gardens but are unable to attend the Kickoff Meeting, please contact Beth Willis at ewillis2@utk.edu for information on session times and other points of interest.
February Garden Events Scheduled - Knoxville
Garden Sprouts: Winter Coats- preschool program for children 3-5 (and one accompanying adult). Friday, February 10th, OR Saturday, February 11th. 10-11:30am. $10/member or $14/non-member
Growing Together: Roses are Red - program for families. Saturday, February 11th. 2-4pm. $30/member family OR $35/non-member family
Garden Buds: Winter Wonderland- program for children 6-9. Saturday, February 25th. 10-11:30am. $10/member or $14/non-member
Adult Workshop: Composting - program for adults. Saturday, February 25th. 2-4pm. $10/member or $14/non-member
Download a PDF of the February events UT Gardens Knoxville
Pre-registration is required for all classes. Please contact Derrick Stowell, educational coordinator, at 974-7151 or dstowell@utk.edu to register.
March Garden Events Scheduled - Knoxville
Garden Sprouts: Color Hunt- preschool program for children 3-5 (and one accompanying adult). Friday, March 9th, OR Saturday, March 10th. 10-11:30am. $10/member or $14/non-member
Adult Workshop: Mini Gardening- program for adults. Saturday, March 10th. 2-4pm. $20/member or $25/non-member
Grandkids Growing: Art in the Garden- program for grandparent/grandchild. Saturday, March 17th. 2-4pm. $10/member family OR $14/non-member family
Garden Buds: Frogs, Bugs, Birds, Oh My!- program for children 6-9. Saturday, March 24th. 10-11:30am. $10/member or $14/non-member
Download a PDF of the March events UT Gardens Knoxville
Pre-registration is required for all classes. Please contact Derrick Stowell, educational coordinator, at 974-7151 or dstowell@utk.edu to register.
January Issue of At Home Tennessee Available Online
The January issue of this magazine is available online. It features articles from two UT Gardens staff members - Dr. Sue Hamilton discusses the bloodtwig dogwood - a wonderful winter interest plant - on page 72, and Andy Pulte details winter prep you can do now to make your gardening easier this spring and summer on page 74.
2011 American Garden Award Winners Announced
The UT Gardens was one of only 24 gardens in the country invited to participate in this exciting annual race which pitted seven annual varieties against one another and then invited the public to cast votes for their favorite! Although weather was a challenge for many of the gardens this year, they all did a wonderful job of keeping the entries looking their best all season long. Voting began on May 13th and was extended through the end of September. The votes have been tallied for the final time and the three winners are:
Grand Prize Winner:
Impatiens 'Sunpatiens® Variegated Spreading White'
Second Place Winner: Dahlia 'Dahlinova Hypnotica™ Lavender'
Third Place Winner: Petunia 'Easy Wave® Neon Rose'
Download the press release for pictures and more information about the winning varieties.
Knox County Master Gardener Training Announced
The upcoming Knox County Master Gardener training will start January 4th, 2012. The early registration deadline is October 12th. Topics covered in the 40 hour training include Soils and Composting, Basic Plant Pathology, Integrated Pest Management, Water Management, Turfgrass and more. The Master Gardener program is for gardening enthusiasts who enjoy learning, meeting other gardeners, and giving back to their community. All skill levels are encouraged to participate.
This training is open to neighboring counties, but is limited to only 30 registrants. The cost during early registration is $95. After the October 12th early registration deadline, the cost will be $125. Click here for more information. Contact Emily Gonzalez, 865-215-2340 or egonzale@tnstate.edu to register or for more information.
Professional Photography Policy
The UT Gardens in Knoxville are proud to provide an attractive venue and colorful setting that has become a popular location for all types of photography in the East Tennessee region. Considerable materials and labor are required to maintain the Gardens to the high standard that has attracted so many professional photographers to use the Gardens in their work.
As a result, starting March 1, 2011, the UT Gardens will implement the following Professional Photography policy. ‘Professional Photographer’ being defined as one who charges a fee for their services.
Professional photographers who wish to take advantage of the UT Gardens’ as part of their commercial work are asked to become Friends of the UT Gardens at the $100 level or above. These funds will directly support the maintenance and upkeep of the UT Gardens. Membership information is available at http://utgardens.tennessee.edu/membership.html.
Photographers who do not wish to become Friends of the UT Gardens at this level may schedule photo shoots on the grounds for a fee of $35 per hour. Non-member (commercial) photographers who bring clients to the UT Gardens without scheduling in advance, or without paying the sitting fee, may be asked to leave the grounds.
The full policy may be viewed here.
UT Gardens T-Shirts and Note Cards - Now Available
Visit the eMarketplace of the UT Institute of Agriculture to order your UT Gardens logo t-shirt, spring or fall notecard set, or garden poster. Proceeds from all sales benefit the UT Gardens.
UT Gardens Knoxville Volunteers
The UT Gardens Volunteer Program has resumed our weekly sessions - your chance to work with garden staff each Tuesday morning from 9-12 and each Thursday afternoon from 1-4. To learn how you can join in these work sessions, contact Beth Willis at ewillis2@utk.edu; 974-2712
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Thanks due to Spring Meadow Nursery and Netherland Bulb Co.
Spring Meadow Nursery and Netherland Bulb Co. recently made large donations of plant materials to the UT Gardens. Their generous support is greatly appreciated!
Dogwood Arts Festival Presents Bazillion Blooms
Bazillion Blooms is a Dogwood Tree planting program to beautify our East Tennessee communities, improve the health of our environment and foster community support and pride in our beloved native dogwood. For more information, click here
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Corona is the official tool sponsor of the UT Gardens.
Dramm provides a portion of the watering tools used in the UT Gardens.
Contact The UT Gardens
UT Gardens
Department of Plant Sciences
252 Ellington Plant Sciences Bldg
2431 Joe Johnson Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-8265
Fax: (865) 974-1947
Email: utgardens@utk.edu
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