The State Botanical Garden of Tennessee, commonly known as the UT Gardens, welcomes visitors to its locations in Jackson, Crossville, and Knoxville. Each site showcases the latest research and education in horticulture and provides visitors with outstanding green spaces to learn, play, explore, and relax.
Horticultural experts with the UT Gardens evaluate some 4,000 annuals, perennials, herbs, tropical plants, trees, shrubs, vegetables, and ornamental grasses each year.
Plant of the Month

The Pawpaw, North America’s Largest Native Fruit, Is Regaining Popularity
UT Gardens’ February Plant of the Month Submitted by Karen Caspary, horticulturist and volunteer coordinator, UT Gardens, Knoxville “Where oh where is dear little Susie? Way down yonder in the…
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