KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Landscape contractors, designers and nursery producers should mark their calendars and plan to attend two hydrangea workshops offered by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. The…
July 2019
Seeking Sustainable Solutions for Nashville’s Organic Wastes
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Tennessee has been awarded a $40,000 grant to collaborate with the nonprofit Resource Capture to develop a more sustainable way…
Nanocelluloses: A Sustainable Solution to Combat Ice Recrystallization on Frozen Food
There are many advantages to freezing food, including food preservation, access, and convenience, but oftentimes quality and taste suffer due to the formation of large ice crystals as a result…
Animal-assisted Therapy Program to Hold Meeting for Potential Volunteers
Open to anyone interested in volunteering with their dog, cat, or rabbit A free informational meeting for those interested in becoming volunteers with Human Animal Bond in Tennessee (HABIT), an animal-assisted therapy program,…
International Arboriculture Conference Comes to Knoxville in August
The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) will host the 2019 ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show and the International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC) and Arbor Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee,…
UT and TWRA to Offer Public Workshops on Chronic Wasting Disease
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is now in Tennessee, and experts with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will hold six public workshops…
UT Gardens’ July 2019 Plant of the Month: Chastetree
UT Gardens’ July 2019 Plant of the Month: Chastetree Submitted by Carol Reese, UT Extension Western Region horticulturist, and Richard Gibson, assistant horticulturist, UT Gardens, Jackson Ancient chastetrees, also called Vitex agnus-castus, can be found…