The University of Tennessee Gardens, Knoxville

Home Grown

Enhance your home school program with our hands-on fun and educational classes.

All programs require preregistration. Click the links below to register online, or contact Derrick Stowell, Director of Education, at dstowell@utk.edu, (865) 974-7151.

Other

Winter in the Gardens

This session will focus on winter and how plants change and adapt to survive the harsh conditions of winter. Dress for warmth as we explore the gardens. We will be looking for signs of life throughout the garden. Some of the things we may see will include winter blooming flowers, flower and leaf buds, and birds.

Pre-registration is required.

Thursday, January 24, 2019
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $10 per person
Instructors: Derrick Stowell, UT Gardens Education Director
Cost: $10 per child

Photo of Holly Jones

Microgreens

These tiny plants pack a punch. Students will learn how microgreens are an excellent source of nutrients and can be grown easily inside. Microgreens are a great way to keep fresh veggies growing in your home during the winter. Students will get to sample a variety of microgreens. All students will get to sow a tray of microgreens to take home and grow.Pre-registration is required.

Thursday, February 21, 2019
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Instructors: Derrick Stowell, UT Gardens Education Director
Cost: $10 per child

Photo of Bobby Cook

Propagation and Germination

Students will learn all about propagation and germination in this session. We will explore plant hormones and how plants have the power to regenerate roots. Students will learn about several methods of propagation and get to take a cutting of a plant home to grow. We will also look at seed germination and sow seeds for your vegetable garden.

Pre-registration is required.

Thursday, March 7, 2019
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Instructors: Derrick Stowell, UT Gardens Education Director
Cost: $10 per child

Photo of Ben Cordes

Succulents

Succulents are plants that have adapted structures to help retain water in dry climates. Students will learn about succulents we have at the gardens and learn about succulents that are used for a variety of purposes such as, cacti, aloe and more. Students will assist with propagating succulents forth UT Gardens and will get to take a succulent home to grow.

Pre-registration is required.

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Instructors: Derrick Stowell, UT Gardens Education Director
Cost: $10 per child

Photo of Ben Cordes

Garden Art

This session will focus on art as students explore the garden to look for art in many forms. From garden design to sculpture, art is around every corner in our garden. Students will also learn about the art of making lightweight garden containers called hypertufa. Students will make a hypertufa container to take home and plant.

Pre-registration is required.

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Instructors: Derrick Stowell, UT Gardens Education Director
Cost: $10 per child