UT Gardens’ December 2021 Plant of the Month Submitted by Celeste Scott, Horticultural Agent, UT-TSU Extension Madison County Tennessee gardeners often consider the common fig, Ficus carica, as not well…
Common Fig: Ficus carica
Bigleaf Magnolia: Magnolia macrophylla
UT Gardens’ October 2021 Plant of the Month Submitted by Alice Clark, Volunteer Coordinator and Horticulturist, UT Gardens, Knoxville Something about big flowers and foliage is so enticing to me.…
Refreshing and Beautiful Hibiscus
UT Gardens’ August 2021 Plant of the Month Submitted by Celeste Scott, UT Extension Madison County Nothing is more refreshing in the droughty heat of summer than spotting a wild…
Perfectly Named for Summer: Suncredible!
UT Gardens’ July 2021 Plant of the Month Submitted by James Newburn, Interim Director, UT Gardens, Knoxville Sunflower. The very name brings a smile to our faces as we picture…
The Eye-catching Trumpet Honeysuckle
UT Gardens’ June 2021 Plant of the Month
Disease-resistant Basil: New Varieties Bring Hope in the Fight Against Downy Mildew
The UT Gardens’ Plant of the Month for May 2021
A Native Showstopper: Virginia Bluebells
The UT Gardens’ Plant of the Month for April 2021
November (Outdoor) – Winter Annuals
Winter annuals, such as pansies, violas, Dianthus chinensis, red mustard, snapdragons, ornamental cabbage and kale can still be planted. The earlier in the month, the better.
Trillium: This Woodland Native Signals Spring
UT Gardens’ March 2021 Plant of the Month
Ferns: A Perennial Favorite in Tennessee Gardens
UT Gardens’ February 2021 Plant of the Month