Garden News and Events
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This is where you can get the latest information on the UT Gardens or find upcoming events. We offer a variety of tours, lectures, workshops and special events suitable for all ages throughout the year.
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.
The UT Gardens was named a Conifer Reference Garden by the American Conifer Society. Initiated in 2007, the ACS Southeast Region offers its support for public conifer gardens in the Southeast Region. Reference Gardens offer plant professionals and the home gardener an opportunity to see live conifers in a planted setting illustrating their unique color, shapes and growth habits.
UT Horticulturist Named Contributor to Top Gardening Magazine
Institute of Agriculture horticulturist and research associate Jason Reeves is the newest contributing editor to Fine Gardening magazine. According to Fine Gardening editor Steve Aitken, Reeves was selected for his plant expertise and his commitment to providing useful, accurate information to hands-in-the-dirt gardeners. Read More
UT Gardens Knoxville installs new Meadow Garden
The popular Meadow Garden installed in summer 2009 drew admirers, both human and insect, throughout the summer. These colorful prairie wildflowers were made possible by a generous donation from Applewood Seed Company. Click below to view a short video explaining how to install a similar garden in your own landscape.
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