Shop thousands of plants during annual event
JACKSON, Tenn. – Gardeners of all experience levels are invited to the 2026 Spring Plant Sale on May 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson. This one-day shopping event is free to attend and open to the public, cohosted by University of Tennessee Gardens, Jackson, and Madison County Master Gardeners.
Shoppers can browse hundreds of plant selections that perform well in Tennessee, including trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, houseplants and more. The Madison County Master Gardeners sale will take place inside the main building, while the UT Gardens, Jackson, sale will be located outside in the parking lot.
Due to a recent leadership transition, UT Gardens, Jackson, will have fewer plants available at their sale. “I am excited to step into my new role as curator after more than three years as research coordinator,” says Camille Newsom, who now oversees all events and year-round management of the grounds. “Even as we enter a new chapter of the Gardens, there will still be thousands of plants available for purchase, including popular and hard-to-find selections.”
For those new to gardening, Madison County Master Gardeners will be available at both sales to answer questions and offer suggestions.
“Whether you’re adding to an existing collection or just getting started, we’re here to help,” says Tate Welch, horticulture Extension agent at UT-TSU Extension Madison County. “Choosing the right plants makes gardening easier and more enjoyable, and our team is eager to share decades of combined experience with you.”
All proceeds from the sale support upcoming programs, events and other community initiatives led by UT Gardens, Jackson, and Madison County Master Gardeners. UT Gardens, Jackson, is part of the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, located at 605 Airways Boulevard in Jackson, Tennessee. Both sales will accept cash, card and check, with a small fee for card purchases at the Madison County Master Gardeners sale.
A full list of plants available at the UT Gardens sale will be posted online by April 24 at westtn.tennessee.edu/other-events.
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is comprised of the Herbert College of Agriculture, UT College of Veterinary Medicine, UT AgResearch and UT Extension. Through its land-grant mission of teaching, research and outreach, the Institute touches lives and provides Real. Life. Solutions. to Tennesseans and beyond. utia.tennessee.edu.