Plant Sciences, Department of

Time To Celebrate and Support Pollinators! UT Gardens Host Annual Garden Buzz

Jun 01, 2026 News Release

A bee hovers next to white flowers.

Celebrations scheduled in Knoxville, Crossville and Jackson on June 24

General / Insects & Pests / Landscape & Gardening / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Plant Sciences, Department of / State Botanical Garden of Tennessee / UT Gardens, Crossville / UT Gardens, Jackson / UT Gardens, Knoxville / Agricultural Education / Landscape / Plant Production / Plant Protection

UT Gardens to Host “Beary” Fun Art Exhibit All Summer

May 29, 2026 News Release

Wood cutouts in the shape of bears. Some are colorful and patterned, while one is realistically colored.

Grand opening of 2026 Art in the Gardens exhibit set for Friday, June 5

General / Landscape & Gardening / Plant Sciences, Department of / Plateau AgResearch and Education Center / State Botanical Garden of Tennessee / UT Gardens, Crossville / UT Gardens, Knoxville

Bringing UT’s Turfgrass Expertise to FIFA World Cup 26

May 28, 2026 Highlight

researcher examines turfgrass grown under LED lights

New website explores how UT’s turfgrass team prepared the pitches for the world’s most watched sporting event

General / AgResearch / East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center / Plant Sciences, Department of / UTIA / Turf

2026 Weed Tour Field Day Scheduled for June 17

May 20, 2026 News Release

A line of attendees walk by fields of research plots during the Weed Tour Field Day

Explore more than 40 row crop weed trials

Farm & Food / General / Insects & Pests / AgResearch / Extension / Plant Sciences, Department of / West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center / Agricultural Education / Crop Production / Crop Production Systems / Weed Management / Weeds

Milan No-Till Field Day Announces 2026 Event Topics

May 11, 2026 News Release

A woman with a microphone presents before a crowd

Explore thirteen tours led by top row crop experts

Environment / Farm & Food / General / AgResearch / AgResearch and Education Center at Milan / Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, Department of / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Extension / Plant Sciences, Department of / Agricultural Education / Crop Nutrient Stewardship / Crop Production / Economics and Markets / Soil / Weed Management

Ready. Set. FIFA WORLD CUP 26!

May 04, 2026 Highlight

composite layers of a natural grass playing surface

UT turfgrass research already scoring benefits on the world stage

General / Youth & Family / AgResearch / East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center / Extension / Herbert College of Agriculture / Plant Sciences, Department of / Turf

An Old Southern Favorite: Catalpa

May 01, 2026 News Release

catalpa tree blooming at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson

UT Gardens’ May Plant of the Month, the catalpa, shows off white tubular flowers in late spring and early summer

General / Landscape & Gardening / Plant Sciences, Department of / State Botanical Garden of Tennessee / West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center / Landscape / Master Gardener / Residential and Consumer Horticulture / Sustainable Residential Landscapes

Fruits of the Backyard Field Day Scheduled for June 9

Apr 28, 2026 News Release

Dr. David Lockwood discusses blackberries with a visitor to the Fruits of the Backyard Field Day

Blackberry and fruit tree care among the topics at 19th annual event

General / Landscape & Gardening / AgResearch / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Extension / Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Spring Hill / Plant Sciences, Department of / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Master Gardener / Residential and Consumer Horticulture

TSUAg and UTIA Collaborate to Enhance Tennessee Agriculture and Forestry

Apr 09, 2026 News Release

TSU-UTIA conference attendees Feb. 2025

Joint research efforts offer potential support for Tennessee producers and industry

Economy / Environment / Farm & Food / AgResearch / Animal Science, Department of / Natural Resources, School of / Plant Sciences, Department of / UTIA Genomics Center / Agricultural Engineering / Animal Production / Beef / Bioenergy / Commercial Horticulture / Fruit and Vegetable, Commercial

Tennessee Green Industry Field Day Set for June 11

Apr 06, 2026 News Release

A crowd listening to a speak in the UT Gardens, Knoxville, at the 2025 Green Industry Field Day

Early bird discount available until May 1

General / Landscape & Gardening / Extension / Plant Sciences, Department of / Commercial Horticulture / Commercial Landscape Management / Continuing Education