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Friendship in Flowers
Published Sep 14, 2008

In its 25-year existence, the UT Gardens had a little bit of everything - stunning flowers, beautiful and exotic plants, even ornate artwork and sculpture. What it did not have was an easily accessible and welcoming entrance.

Until now.

On Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008 from 1 to 3 p.m....[continue]

UT Gardens’ Plant of the Month: Hyacinth Bean
Published Aug 27, 2008

For an inexpensive but showy climbing vine nothing brightens up the fall garden like the purple seed pods of the purple hyacinth bean (Lablab purpurea formerly Dolichos lablab). The University of Tennessee Gardens has used this annual vine for years for vertical interest, and it never fails to dr...[continue]

UT Gardens’ Plant of the Month: Purple Coneflower
Published Jul 16, 2008

One of the showiest garden plants to thrive in the heat and humidity of summer is Purple Coneflower (Echinecea). Several species are available, all of which are native to the eastern U.S., including the most popular E. purpurea and one native to Tennessee - aptly named E. tennesseensis. These bea...[continue]

UT Gardens’ Plant of the Month: Coreopsis
Published Jun 17, 2008

Twenty-eight of the more than 30 species of Coreopsis, also known as Tickseed, are native to America. The flowers are usually yellow with atoothed tip and can be seen throughout summer and early fall. The name is derived from the Greek word koris, meaning Bedbug. This plant should be astaple in e...[continue]

Fruits of Your Labor
Published Jun 04, 2008

If you’re interested in making better use of your outdoor space, you might consider attending an upcoming field day. Hosted by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, the “Fruits of the Backyard” field day will be held on Tuesday, June 17, beginning at 12:30 p.m, a...[continue]

UT Gardens’ Plant of the Month
Published May 05, 2008

This planting recommendation is made by Becky Koepke, a graduate assistant in the University of Tennessee Department of Plant Sciences.

Kousa dogwood, also known commonly as Chinese or Japanese dogwood is an
exceptional small landscape tree with four-season interest. Botani...[continue]