The UT Gardens, Crossville, part of the State Botanical Garden of Tennessee, is located at the UT Plateau AgResearch and Education Center. The Gardens are open throughout the year during daylight hours and is free to the public.
This parcel of land beside the Center’s main building has grown from its beginnings as the Plateau Discovery Gardens to become a demonstration garden designed for visitors and residents of the Plateau. It is a collaborative effort of the Plateau AgResearch and Education Center, UT Extension Cumberland County, and the Cumberland County Master Gardeners.
Experience a 10-week paid summer internship of ongoing research within an outdoor laboratory in Crossville, TN! Applications due by March 24, 2023.
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Please join us for our annual plant sale fundraiser, Saturday, May 6th 9-3 CDT. The sale will be held at UT Gardens: Crossville, 320 Experiment Station Rd., Crossville, TN 38571.
Walking Tours: Open the birdhouse near the deck area for a copy of the visitors guide and map. This brochure will tell you about each garden theme and horticulture trials included in the Gardens. Help yourself to other informational handouts as well.
Guided Tour: To schedule a guided tour of the Gardens, or a combination tour including the UT Plateau AgResearch and Education Center, please call the office at 931-484-0034.
This birdhouse of Information marks the beginning of walking tours.
UT Gardens’ May Plant of the Month Submitted by Whitney Hale, Education Coordinator at the UT Gardens, Knoxville Truthfully, I laughed when I read an excerpt from historical gardening expert…