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by James Newburn, assistant director, UT Gardens, Knoxville
Our plant of the month for March is actually appealing all year long. That is because
Eucalyptus neglecta, commonly called Omeo Gum, is an evergreen that maintains its foliage year-round. It also has the familiar blue-green eucalyptus foliage with round- to oval-shaped leaves and the delightful, distinctive fragrance. These features
make it ideal not only as a specimen tree but also as a source for cut branches that can be dried and used in arrangements.
Native mainly to Australia, many of the eucalyptus species do not tolerate frost, much less a freeze. Eucalyptus neglecta, however,is a hardier species and advertised as being winter
hardy to zone 7. The specimen in the UT Gardens, Knoxville, which is in zone 6b, has been in the ground for six years and is thriving. It has reached a height of 16 feet in that short time and is considered a fast-growing plant. It does well in full sun but
will tolerate partial shade.
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more.
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Forsythia viridissima
'McKcitrine' - Citrus Swizzle Forsythia
A dwarf variegated form of forsythia that has soft lemon-yellow blooms. Once flowers are gone the variegated foliage adds interest to the landscape. Only grows about 24" tall. Great when planted
in mass or on a bank or border. Seen right at the entrance of the Knoxville Garden.
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March 2013
March is a good time to shop for and add lungwort (Pulmonaria) and Lenten rose (Helleborus) to your garden. Lungworts are early flowering shade perennials that often struggle in the heat and humidity of our Tennessee climate, so
be aware that Pulmonaria longifolia and its cultivars and hybrids are much more durable. Good selections are 'Roy Davidson,' 'E. B. Anderson,' 'Trevi Fountain' and my favorite for its vigor and heat tolerance, 'Diana Claire.'
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Knoxville Volunteers
The Volunteer Appreciation and Kickoff Luncheon was held on Monday, Feb. 25 at the UT Visitors Center. Sixty-six people, a mix of veteran and new volunteers, were in attendance as we celebrated the 1,740 hours that were contributed by Gardens volunteers
in 2012. These hours represent a value of $37,925 to the UT Gardens. Upcoming Gardens' projects and events were discussed, including plans for our upcoming 30th Anniversary Gala. Finally, we were thrilled to honor longtime volunteer Lucy Scanlon as the first
recipient of our new Distinguished Volunteer Service Award.
 
Don't worry if you are interested in joining our volunteer program but weren't at the kickoff event. Plenty of opportunities remain to help out with upcoming special events such as Eggstravaganza, our spring plant sale, Blooms Days or children's programming.
In addition, our weekly volunteer sessions (Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon) have now resumed for the year. Contact Beth Willis at 865-974-2712 or
[log in to unmask] for more information.
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The following donors joined or renewed their membership during the month of January 2013.
Benefactor Friends ($1,000 +)
Dr. Mary Albrecht
Dr. Joseph and Deborah DiPietro
Patron Friends ($500 - $999)
Michael and Sallie Ehrhardt
Dr. Susan Lynne Hamilton
James A. Haslam, II
Carol and Jeff Stratton
Contributor Friends ($100 - $249)
John and Sandra Butler
Dr. Jefferson and Veronica Chapman
Hugh Conlon
Brenda and Jerry Davis
Janice Hixson (in memory of Maria Compere)
C. Rae Hozer
Cynthia Klassen
Bob and Marnie Page
Edward and Corinne Patrick
Louisa Trott Reeves
Family Friends ($50 - $99)
Peggy and Brad Chappell
Joan Falsone
Dr. Kent and Susan Farris
Carole Hartung-Schuster
Dr. Waring and Terri Hazlehurst
Dorothy Marshall
Dr. Neal and Jeanie Shover
Individual Friends ($35 - $49)
Cherie Adcock
Donna Yates Brown
Marilyn Brumund
Karen and Michael Chesney
Sandra Greear
Daniel and Carolyn Jean Kiser
Deborah Pittman
Nan Ramirez
Richard Raridon
Roger and Rebecca Smith
Margaret and Richard Tippens
Peter Vincent
Mary Lou Witherspoon
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Click
here to find out more about the 2013 Garden Discovery Camps.
Garden Talks
Join the UT Gardens, Knoxville, on the second Sunday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a variety of garden talks. These talks are offered as a free benefit for members. Nonmembers also
are encouraged to attend for a $5 fee.
Location: Meet at the Friendship Plaza at the UT Gardens, Knoxville.
March Garden Talk
Earlier Bloomers: A Tour of the First Flowers of the Season
March 10, 2-3:30 p.m.
Get out of the winter gloom and join us on a walk around the UT Gardens for a look at early blooming plants!For you rose enthusiasts, we will also provide a short tutorial on March rose pruning.
So come on out, soak in the early spring sun, and brighten your Sunday with a few noted varieties of early flowering plants!
Click
here to see the educational programs available beginning in February and running through spring 2013 at the UT Gardens, Knoxville. We have classes for gardeners of all ages. Preregistration is required. Be sure to contact Derrick Stowell, 865-974-7151
or [log in to unmask],to register for a class or workshop.
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The UT Gardens, Knoxville, is one of the stops on the new Rocky Top Trail Driving Tour put together by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development's Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways program. The Gardens were selected as tourist stop 84.
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March 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
UT Gardens, Knoxville
Cost: $6 per child (ages 12 and under)
Hop on over to the Gardens and get your picture with the Easter Bunny, make a spring craft, and go hunting for some eggs. This year we will have some fun prizes and more hunting times. Preregistration
for a specific hunting time is required. Hunts will begin at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30p.m.
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UT Gardens Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, April 6, 2013
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
UT Gardens, Knoxville Plaza
Get down to the Gardens and pick out a few cutting-edge plants for your yard. Members of the UT Gardens receive a 10% discount on purchases, so sign up for your membership before you go shopping!
Talahi Plant Sale 2013
Saturday, April 13, 2013
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lakeshore Park
The Knoxville Garden Club and Garden Study Club announce the 49th annual Talahi Plant Sale at
Lakeshore Park on Saturday, April 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Garden enthusiasts will be able to purchase hundreds of varieties of perennials, annuals, wildflowers and herbs as well as plants that were lovingly grown and nurtured in members' gardens.
Proceeds from the sale benefit the UT Gardens and other local garden organizations.
For more information, visit http://knoxvillegardenclub.org
or find the Talahi plant sale on
Facebook.
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Friday, May 3, 2013
6-9 p.m.
UT Gardens Friendship Plaza, Knoxville
Celebrate the UT Gardens' 30 years of growth and development at the inaugural UT Gardens Gala. Join the Gardens' staff and honorary chairs Sam and Mary Anne Beall for cocktails, dinner, and live and silent auctions.
Proceeds benefit the Gardens' academic and educational programs and the expansion of the Beall Family Rose Garden, the Midsouth's largest public rose garden.
Tables and individual tickets must be purchased in advance. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Derrick Stowell at 865-974-7151 or
[log in to unmask] for more information.
Tables and individual tickets must be purchased in advance by visiting
tiny.utk.edu/GalaRSVP.
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May 11-12, 2013
Join us for the 11th annual Blooms Days. Take a walk through the UT Gardens at their peak of bloom, sit in on educational sessions, enjoy musical performances, sample some tasty food and shop
for garden gifts from more than 30 local and regional vendors in our marketplace. In addition, join us Sunday for special Mother's Day activities.
$6/person per day, children 12 and under are free.
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Travel to England with Dr. Sue to tour breathtaking gardens, castles and private estates!
This tour features two-night stays throughout. Each overnight destination includes expertly planned day excursions, or city tours, with fabulous visits designed to showcase each region in depth. With this engaging, yet balanced itinerary, you will enjoy
both modern and traditional hotels - from the contemporary Botley Park to the historic grand Victorian Marriott Hollins Hall, set in 200 acres of Brontė Country.
Click here to learn more.
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This publication contains pesticide recommendations that are subject to change at any time. The recommendations in this publication are provided only as a guide. It is always the pesticide applicator's responsibility, by law, to read and follow all current
label directions for the specific pesticide being used. The label always takes precedence over the recommendations found in this publication.
Use of trade or brand names in this publication is for clarity and information; it does not imply approval of the product to the exclusion of others that may be of similar, suitable composition, nor does it guarantee or warrant the standard of the product.
The author(s), the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and University of Tennessee Extension assume no liability resulting from the use of these recommendations.
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