Residential and Consumer Horticulture

Tall Verbena Attracts Butterflies and Other Pollinators

Jul 01, 2024 News Release

July plant of the month, Verbena-bonariensis

UT Gardens’ July Plant of the Month

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UT Gardens, Jackson, Hosts Perennial and Flowering Shrubs Sale

Jun 07, 2024 News Release

A smiling man picks yellow and orange daylily flowers

Over 80 Hand-Selected Varieties Will Be Available for Purchase

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“Garden Buzz: The Celebration of Pollinators” Scheduled for June 18 at UT Gardens, Jackson

Jun 06, 2024 News Release

A small crowd stands in front of a flower bed during a guided tour of UT Gardens, Jackson, as a horticulturist speaks into a microphone

Community Event Will Teach Attendees About the Importance of Pollination

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‘Silver Stitch’: Resilient in Summer Sun and Drought

Jun 01, 2024 News Release

‘Silver Stitch’: UT Gardens Plant of the Month, June 2024

UT Gardens’ June Plant of the Month

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Fruits of the Backyard Field Day Scheduled for June 11

May 16, 2024 News Release

Blackberry and Blueberry Care Among the Topics at 17th Annual Event

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2024 Green Industry Field Day Scheduled for June 27

May 14, 2024 News Release

Photo of Dr. Grace Pietsch demonstrating a mechanical fertilizer dispenser.

Event Registration Deadline is June 21

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Thailand Giant Elephant Ear Will Get All Your Neighbors Talking and Gawking

Apr 01, 2024 News Release

Thailand giant elephant ear at the University of Tennessee West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center

UT Gardens’ April Plant of the Month

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Fringe Benefits: Discover a Fantastic Native Tree

Jan 04, 2024 News Release

American Fringe Tree

UT Gardens’ January Plant of the Month

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UT Gardens, Knoxville, to Hold 2023 Spring Spectacular Plant Sale

Mar 23, 2023 News Release

people at outdoor plant sale event

Sale Offers Large Assortment of Plant Varieties

General / Landscape & Gardening / UT Gardens, Knoxville / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Master Gardener / Plant Production / Residential and Consumer Horticulture

Center for Profitable Agriculture Celebrates Twenty-fifth Year

Mar 08, 2023 News Release

CPA specialist speaks with producer in front of red barn

The Farm Bureau-UT Extension Partnership Helps Tennesseans Launch Value-added Opportunities