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E-Newsletter | February 2017 |
February Gardening Tips Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis) and its hybrids are one of the first plants to flower after the new year begins. A little cleanup makes a big difference
when these winter beauties blossom. I like to cut back last year's foliage on
Helleborus before the flower stalks appear. Follow the old leaves down to the crown and remove the entire leaf stalk near the soil. In mild winters, the foliage often still looks good in February, but
as the flowers and new foliage appear, the old leaves will become unsightly. The old foliage will be much more difficult to remove once the new growth has appeared. In some winters, the earliest flowers may be damaged, but I don't mind sacrificing a few for
a tidy plant later on. Click here for more tips…. |
2017 UT Gardens Gala Save the Date |
Save-the-Date for the Fifth Annual UT Gardens Gala! It is my honor to serve as host for this year's UT Gardens Gala. I hope you will join me for this fifth annual event on Friday, April 28. Our theme this year is Garden Legends — Rooted in Tradition and will recognize
the Knoxville Garden Club for its rich history rooted in our city and with the UT Gardens. Mark your calendar now for this fabulous event in support of an important botanical treasure in East Tennessee. Hope to see you there, |
Plant of the Month |
February: 'Whoa Nellie' Holly
Submitted by Jason Reeves, research horticulturist, UT Gardens, Jackson Hollies come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors and can be used for specimen plantings or in hedges or group plantings. 'Whoa Nellie' is a holly selection that is known for
bright gold leaves, when new. |
UT Gardens, Knoxville Call for Volunteers |
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The Garden that Heals |
By
Derrick Stowell, HGTV - UT Gardens Education Director Plants are incredible organisms. They can withstand some of the most harsh weather conditions. You can even cut off a stem and in many cases leaves or roots grow
right back. More importantly, plants can help us heal. Click
here to read more... |
2017 Plants of the Year |
The Perennial Plant Association always selects a
Perennial of the Year and for 2017 it is butterfly weed. A true butterfly magnet and ease of care make this a great perennial to include in any garden. Click
here to read more... The National Garden Bureau selects an annual, perennial, bulb, and edible as
their Plants of the Year. This year they have selected Daffodil, Pansy, Brassica, and Rose. Each is chosen because they are popular, easy-to-grow, widely adaptable, genetically diverse,
and versatile. Photos and great information on each plant are available at
http://ngb.org/year_of/index.cfm |
Activities Abound at the UT Gardens |
Classes, Workshops, and Events – UT Gardens, Knoxville Fruit
Tree Pruning with Grafting Demo
Pre-registration is required.
Register here.... Winter Movie Series Offered at UT Gardens, Knoxville
Classes, Workshops, and Events – UT Gardens, Crossville
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UT Gardens, Knoxville Wish List |
The UT Gardens, Knoxville will be listing items that would help us grow each month. If you are interested in donating any of these items, email us at
[log in to unmask].
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TN Environmental Council Plans Huge Tree Giveaway Across the State |
Tennessee Environmental Council is distributing 100,000 free trees February 25 in the largest community tree-planting event in Tennessee history. Trees are free with an optional donation at checkout.
Register and watch a watch a video on how to plant your trees as well as locations in your county for pickup.
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UT Gardens, Crossville is the site for research-based education on the Cumberland Plateau |
Beginning
on March 27, 2017 through June, Cumberland County Extension Agent Gregg Upchurch with the help of many Master Gardeners will hold the annual Master Gardener Training Program. Please visit our website(s) at
ccmga.org |
Summer Camp Fun |
Every year over 14 million children and adults attend camp throughout the United States. Camp provides many opportunities for children to get outside, be physically active, and learn about nature. The University
of Tennessee Gardens, Knoxville will celebrate our eight year of summer camp in 2017. Click here to read more...
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Million Pollinator Garden Challenge |
UT Gardens, Knoxville is proud to have recently joined the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge. This collaborative campaign is working to register a million public and private gardens across the US, Canada and
Mexico to support pollinators such as bees, butterflies, birds and bats. Visit http://millionpollinatorgardens.org/
to find out how you can become part of the movement. Pollinators encompass a diverse population of thousands of different species, such as managed honey bees, wild bees, butterflies, birds, and bats. Protection of pollinators in general, especially bees, continues
to be a major concern among the general public and within the green industry. Several culprits have been identified as factors contributing to managed honey bee losses, including Varroa mites, other pests/diseases of bees, loss of habitat and nutrition, and
off-target effects of pesticides. Alternatively, wild, unmanaged bee populations are most greatly affected by landscape changes and habitat degradation. More….
http://growwise.org/ |
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