Classes in the Garden
In-person 2023 classes start February 18th. See the 2023 schedule and class descriptions below. All classes will be held at the UT Gardens - Crossville downstairs classroom except as noted in the class description. If you have further questions or problems registering online, please email them to utgardenscrossville@utk.edu
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***Reservations are required...Please Use the Links Shown in the "Upcomng Classes" Listings Below***
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Some Upcoming Classes
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Thursday, May 4, 10:00-11:00 am
Snakes
Don Hazel, Nature Columnist
We will talk about the snakes that live in our state and how to identify them: where they live, what they eat, and which ones are dangerous. There will be lots of beautiful colorful photos, but no live animals.
https://forms.gle/xi3NVUdZNgCCzJj36
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Saturday, May 6, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Held in the PDG Outdoor Pavilion
Spring Plant Sale
Purchase from our selection of annuals, herbs, perennials, vegetables, and shrubs. Come and see what new varieties are available. Proceeds benefit the Plateau Discovery Garden.
Monday, May 8, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Herbs
Robin Piacine, Master Gardener
Come join us as we explore origins, cultivation requirements, types, and uses of herbs. Handouts as well as examples of herbs will be provided. Also included will be samples of the various ways to grow and utilize these amazing plants. https://forms.gle/sd4RZQ28oc14TbZx5
Friday, May 19, 9:30 – 11:00 am
Plateau Discovery Garden Tour *
Shalena Durkot, Garden Coordinator
Limit 20
Join us for a guided spring tour of the Gardens. Learn about the history of its creation, how it has evolved, and of course, all about the beautiful plants within it. https://forms.gle/wdCMiJq3ubnqhaZv6
Saturday, May 13, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Held in the PDG Outdoor Pavilion
Mother's Day Tea * Limit 40 -- Reservations required.
Price: "Tea for Two" $35 or $20 per person
**SOLD Out*** A selection of teas and delicate edibles will be served. Enjoy a tour of the spring gardens and a short presentation on the meaning of favorite flowers. Finery encouraged. Mothers & Daughters especially welcome! Call (931) 879-8980 for questions. Requires advance payment by check payable to CCMG and mailed to CCMG P.O. Box 483, Crossville, TN 38557.
Saturday, May 20, am 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Strawbale Gardening and Composting
Vicki May, Master Gardener
Straw bales make a great growing medium when properly prepared. Create an instant raised bed to grow herbs and vegetables, and ornamental plants. You'll have control over where you grow your garden...sun, shade, hillside, or on top of hard surfaces. Also, learn the basics of composting to repurpose materials to create awesome soil. https://forms.gle/7CkMQDkbG233gPce9
Saturday, June 10, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Tennessee Smart Yards
Mike Barron, Master Gardener
Keep Tennessee’s land and water healthy one yard at a time. This is a “smart yard” in balance with the local environment benefiting people and our ecosystem. You’ll be introduced to this program and its stewardship principles. Learn why a Smart Yard is right for you!
https://forms.gle/rMzaNqydqhntfte29
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“Thursday Morning Timely Topics”.
For several weeks in 2021, Gregg Upchurch hosted a Zoom session where he addressed current horticultural / landscape topics to assist homeowners with their landscape, lawns, gardens and orchards.
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Most of those Zoom sessions were recorded and can now be viewed on YouTube. Click on the button below to go to that YouTube channel.
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