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Classes In The Garden

Our garden classes, taught by experts in the field, cover a wide variety of topics to help you improve your gardening skills. These hands-on workshops are suitable for all skill levels, from sustainable gardening techniques to plant care, pest management, and more. Our classes are led by knowledgeable professionals and offer practical, research-based guidance to help you create thriving gardens and landscapes. With topics changing throughout the year, there’s always something new to learn. Check our schedule for upcoming classes and expand your gardening knowledge!

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* Many classes are free, but some require a small fee for materials or special instruction. Please note that if fewer than five people register by one week prior the class will be canceled. 

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Location of Classes

Plateau Research and Education Center

320 Experiment Station Rd

Crossville, TN 38571

  • Sat, Mar 28
    320 Experiment Station Rd
    Mar 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    320 Experiment Station Rd, 320 Experiment Station Rd, Crossville, TN 38571, USA
    Hop into spring with the frogs of East Tennessee. Learn to recognize frog and toad calls, discover why clean water matters, and enjoy a fun, lively program with naturalist Stephen Lyn Bales.
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  • Sat, Apr 11
    320 Experiment Station Rd
    Apr 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    320 Experiment Station Rd, 320 Experiment Station Rd, Crossville, TN 38571, USA
    Grow better tomatoes. Learn the best varieties, smart planting tips, and how to fix common tomato problems with guidance from our area’s top tomato expert.
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  • Sat, Apr 18
    320 Experiment Station Rd
    Apr 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    320 Experiment Station Rd, 320 Experiment Station Rd, Crossville, TN 38571, USA
    Garden anywhere. Learn how to grow flowers and vegetables in containers or raised beds, choose the right plants, and make the most of small spaces or limited mobility.
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  • Mon, Apr 20
    320 Experiment Station Rd
    Apr 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    320 Experiment Station Rd, 320 Experiment Station Rd, Crossville, TN 38571, USA
    Discover the power of native plants. Learn how they add beauty, reduce maintenance, support pollinators, and protect soil, with insights and photos from native plant expert Bill Morgan.
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  • Sat, May 02
    320 Experiment Station Rd
    May 02, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    320 Experiment Station Rd, 320 Experiment Station Rd, Crossville, TN 38571, USA
    Shop our best plant sale yet. Find new, unusual, and award-winning plants, plus native and pollinator favorites. UT Gardens members receive 10% off, and every purchase supports the Plateau Discovery Gardens.
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