The native Nyssa sylvatica has a strong taproot and grows best in full to part sun
Sweet as Tupelo: Fall’s red leaves reflect Southern identity
Mark Your Calendar for the Fabulous Fall Plant Sale on October 10
Shop for featured plants Canadian anemone, Lesser catmint, Jacob Cline beebalm and Eastern Star
Join UT Gardens, Jackson, for Fall in the Gardens on October 1 and 2
Enjoy educational presentations, demonstrations, tours and more
Smart Yards and Friends Festival Set for September 12
Learn about native plants, beneficial insects and Smart Yard practices at the UT Gardens, Knoxville
Holy Basil Brings Scent and Sanctity to the Herb or Pollinator Garden
Tulsi, of the mint family, is easy to grow and easy to love
Wild, Wonderful Passion Flower, Tennessee’s State Wildflower
Adaptable vine blooms from June to September and provides edible fruit used for syrups, jelly and tea
Join the Future of Gardening: UT Gardens to Host Plant Trial Open House
Learn about plant testing and select your favorites
Make Plans to Attend the 2026 Fall Gardeners’ Festival on August 25
More than 1,400 gardening enthusiasts are expected for the event
Spilanthes: A Little Herb with a Big Bite
Yellow globes dazzle in full sun and withstand hot and drought conditions
An Old Southern Favorite: Catalpa
UT Gardens’ May Plant of the Month, the catalpa, shows off white tubular flowers in late spring and early summer