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You must preregister for all UT Gardens education programs unless stated otherwise. Click this box to be directed to the registration site. Contact Whitney at whitneyhale@tennessee.edu if you have any questions.
Registration coming soon for Fall 2025 classes!
Fall in the Garden
Crisper mornings, vibrant skies, and the crunch of leaves- it must be fall! This program will provide insight into autumn garden tasks, highlight plants that shine in the fall, and peek into the world of insects and other critters. Learn how to tune into seasonal changes and make the most of this fall in the garden!
The program will include a lecture and walk in the UT Gardens. Sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing are recommended. Pre-registration is required.
Date: September 23, 2025
Time: 10am-noon
Location: UT Gardens, Knoxville (Friendship Pavilion)
Cost: $15 M/ $20 N
Pumpkin Floral Arrangement Workshop
Nothing beats fresh flowers in the home, and what better way to add some seasonal flair than by placing them in a pumpkin? During this hands-on workshop, we’ll talk basic floral arrangement design, prep your pumpkin, and add exciting fall florals. Each participant will take home their own pumpkin floral arrangement at the end of the program.
Date: October 28, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Location: UT Gardens, Knoxville (South Greenhouse Room 124)
Cost: $60 M/ $70 N
Nutrient Cycling in the Garden
How do plants get the nutrients they need to grow? What nutrients do plants need and what do they do? We talk about composting, but why is it important? Learn answers to these questions and more as we discuss how nutrients are cycled in the garden. This program will include a lecture and garden walk. Sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing are recommended. Pre-registration is required.
Date: November 22, 2025
Time: 10:00am-noon
Location: UT Gardens, Knoxville (South Greenhouse Room 124)
Cost: $15 M / $20 N
Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop
Kick off your winter festivities by making your own wreath. We will provide a mixture of seasonal greens and decor for your take-home wreath that will last throughout the holiday season. Participants are welcome to bring personalized decorations to add if they like.
Date: December 13, 2025
Time: 10:00-noon
Location: UT Gardens, Knoxville (South Greenhouse Room 124)
Cost: $50 M/ $60 N
Have a great idea for a UT Gardens workshop? Send it to Whitney at whitneyhale@tennessee.edu!
Cancellation Policy
University of Tennessee Gardens, Knoxville Cancellation & Refund Policy:
Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. A full refund will be made in the event the UT Gardens cancels a class.
Individual Cancellations:
If you find you cannot attend the class or lecture you’ve registered for, please email Whitney at whitneyhale@tennessee.edu and let us know. A full refund of the registration will be issued for cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the event. A 50% refund will be issued 15 days prior to the event. No refunds will be made for cancellations made fewer than 7 days before the event.
If you are unable to attend a program due to an unforeseen issue, you may transfer the class fee to another class. This class transfer must be redeemed within 6 months of your original class registration. If the class you transfer your fee to is greater than your original registration fee, you will need to pay the difference. If the class you wish to transfer the fee to is less than your original fee you will not be reimbursed the difference. In order to transfer the registration fee, you must email whitneyhale@tennessee.edu within 24 hours of the class starting time.
