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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

  • Tue, Aug 25
    320 Experiment Station Rd
    Aug 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    320 Experiment Station Rd, 320 Experiment Station Rd, Crossville, TN 38571, USA
    Free and fun for gardeners of all levels. Pre-registration is encouraged, with on-site registration starting at 8 a.m. Enjoy workshops, exhibits, ask-the-expert sessions, wagon tours, and garden and food vendors.
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  • Sat, Aug 29
    320 Experiment Station Rd
    Aug 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    320 Experiment Station Rd, 320 Experiment Station Rd, Crossville, TN 38571, USA
    Discover the fascinating world of carnivorous plants. Learn how pitcher plants, Venus flytraps, and more live, eat, and grow, and find out how to successfully grow them at home.
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  • Fri, Sep 04
    320 Experiment Station Rd
    Sep 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    320 Experiment Station Rd, 320 Experiment Station Rd, Crossville, TN 38571, USA
    Explore the world of mushrooms. Learn how to find and identify woodland fungi and get an introduction to growing mushrooms at home, guided by an experienced forager and educator.
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  • Mon, Sep 14
    320 Experiment Station Rd
    Sep 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    320 Experiment Station Rd, 320 Experiment Station Rd, Crossville, TN 38571, USA
    Protect our streams with native plants. Learn how deep-rooted natives improve water quality, reduce erosion, and fight pollution, with guidance from watershed expert Bill Morgan.
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  • Fri, Sep 18
    320 Experiment Station Rd
    Sep 18, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    320 Experiment Station Rd, 320 Experiment Station Rd, Crossville, TN 38571, USA
    Join us for a guided fall tour of the UT Gardens, Crossville. Get ideas for extending color and interest through every season while learning the history and plant highlights of this State of Tennessee Botanical Garden. Be prepared to walk on uneven paths.
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