Update: We are committed to the health and safety of our visitors, volunteers, and staff, especially in light of concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The wonder of the UT Gardens, Knoxville is that there will always be something in bloom any time you visit after the orders are lifted. At this time the Gardens are open to visitors, provided that proper social distancing is maintained.
 
Thank you for your support of the UT Gardens during Big Orange Give on Wednesday, November 18! Each year the Volunteer community joins together for this annual day of giving. The UT Gardens had a goal of $15,000 but your generosity helped us reach 183% of that goal - $27,395 to support the UT Gardens in Knoxville, Crossville, and Jackson. We are very grateful for your support!
 

 


Recognized in 2013 as the official botanical gardens of the state of Tennessee, the University of Tennessee Gardens located in Knoxville, Jackson and Crossville are part of the UT Institute of Agriculture. Some 4,000 annuals, perennials, herbs, tropical plants, trees, shrubs, vegetables and ornamental grasses are evaluated each year. Both the Knoxville and Jackson gardens are TN Certified Arboreta. The gardens are open during all seasons and are free to the public.

 

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  • November #1
    It's an ideal time to plant or transplant trees, shrubs and fruit crops. Be sure to water well and add a good 3- to 4-inch layer of mulch to new plantings.
  • November #2
    Check newly planted evergreen plants regularly during the winter to ensure they are getting enough water.
  • November #3
    Mulch existing trees and shrubs to help reduce weeds, provide insulation from freezing temperatures, and conserve moisture.
  • November #4
    Reduce peony botrytis blight and hollyhock rust by removing and disposing all leaves and stems this fall. Roses should have all their leaves raked from beneath to prevent black spot. Dispose of plant materials in the trash not the compost pile, to reduce the carryover of disease during the winter.
  • November #5
    Cut chrysanthemum and other perennials' stems back close to the ground once they have begun to die back. Leave ornamental grasses to provide winter interest until spring.
  • November #6
    You can continue to transplant perennials throughout the fall and winter, as long as they remain dormant.
  • November #7
    Winter annuals, such as pansies, violas, Dianthus chinensis, red mustard, snapdragons, ornamental cabbage and kale can still be planted. The earlier in the month, the better.

 View gardening tips for the entire year.

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