UT Gardens’ July Plant of the Month Submitted by Camille Newsom, research coordinator at UT Gardens, Jackson What is your favorite flower? One common answer is the sunflower (Helianthus annuus).…
Seed Grown Sunflowers: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Hardy Geraniums Stand Out Under Trees and Shrubs, Trouble Areas and Partial Shade Gardens
UT Gardens’ June Plant of the Month Submitted by Jennifer Northam, collections manager and horticulturist, UT Gardens, Knoxville Hardy geraniums, also known as cranesbills, are loved in the garden because…
There’s No Such Thing as Too Many Hostas
UT Gardens’ May Plant of the Month Submitted by Mary Lewnes Albrecht, professor emerita, Department of Plant Sciences, UT Gardens, Knoxville. With more than 10,000 or so cultivars to choose…
What’s in a Name? Native Spigelia Performs Well in Most Situations
UT Gardens’ April Plant of the Month Submitted by Holly Jones, horticulturist, UT Gardens, Knoxville. Both Latin and common names for plants are often descriptive, offering clues about the way…
Native and Asian Bleeding Hearts Stand Out Through the Spring
UT Gardens’ March Plant of the Month Submitted by Camille Newsom, research coordinator, UT Gardens, Jackson When winter melts away, loosening its cold grip on the garden, spring enters the…
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…
Test the Tetsukabuto Winter Squash Variety in Your Garden
UT Gardens’ January Plant of the Month Submitted by Holly Jones, horticulturist and kitchen garden manager, UT Gardens, Knoxville Thanks to the work of agricultural researchers at Oregon State University,…
From Alaska to Tennessee, Weeping Blue Alaskan Cedar Stands Out in Landscape
UT Gardens’ December Plant of the Month Submitted by James Newburn, managing director, UT Gardens, Knoxville Would a plant native to Alaska be able to survive in Tennessee? The answer…
Poison? No, Sumac Is the Antidote for Hot Parched Sites
UT Gardens’ November Plant of the Month Submitted by Carol Reese, retired UT Extension horticulture specialist Sumac! Their eyes are wide that I would recommend it for any landscape! This…
Choose Cherokee Sedge for a Spot in Your Sustainable Garden and Lawn
UT Gardens’ October Plant of the Month Submitted by Holly Jones, horticulturist, UT Gardens, Knoxville Garden styles that support biodiversity are gaining popularity. According to a 2021 survey conducted by…