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[https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/UT%20Gardens%20logo_color.png] e-Newsletter | July 2020 Knoxville [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/FB-f-Logo__blue_1024.png]<https://www.facebook.com/utgardensknoxville> [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/ig-logo.png]<https://www.instagram.com/utgardensknoxville> [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Twitter_logo_blue.png]<https://twitter.com/utgardens> Crossville [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/FB-f-Logo__blue_1024.png]<https://www.facebook.com/PlateauDiscoveryGarden> Jackson [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/FB-f-Logo__blue_1024.png]<https://www.facebook.com/UT-Gardens-Jackson-175119765832847> We are aware of the current challenges related to coronavirus (COVID-19). UT is closely monitoring the situation and the Gardens will follow UT policies and changes regarding travel, classes and events. We will post updates via social media and websites in the event of any schedule changes or adaptations. For updated information, please visit https://utia.tennessee.edu/state-botanical-garden/<https://utia.tennessee.edu/state-botanical-garden> where you can connect to any of our three statewide sites. July Gardening Tip Cut flowers for a bouquet early in the morning. Immediately place them in water. Good cut flowers include purple or white coneflower (Echinacea), black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), zinnias, salvia, dahlias, sunflowers, Mexican sunflower, celosia, jewels of Opar, cosmos, dill, fennel, globe amaranth, blanket flower (Gaillardia), bee balm, phlox, yarrow, and ornamental grasses. Click here to read all gardening tips....<https://ag.tennessee.edu/utg/Pages/monthlytasks.aspx> Plant of the Month July: Hesperaloe parviflora Submitted by Carol Reese, UT Extension Western Region horticulturist Some plants feature beautiful flowers, others have interesting foliage, and still others are known for their strong architectural form. Hesperaloe parviflora provides all three. [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/hesperaloe_by_C._Reese.jpg]<https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/POM-2019-12.aspx> This plant is called a number of common names that include red yucca, coral yucca, and Texas red yucca; however, it is not a yucca at all. Other valid reasons to avoid using this plant's common names are that yellow-flowering cultivars can be found, but the best reason is that the accurate name is truly easy to pronounce. Just substitute the consonants and make it rhyme with "desperado." In fact, I suffer with the "ear worm" of the Eagles' song that goes by that name whenever I look at this plant! Read more...<https://utianews.tennessee.edu/say-howdy-to-this-plant-from-the-wild-west> What's in Bloom in Your State Botanical Garden of Tennessee? [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/IMG_1048_rotated.jpg] Jackson - All the Vitex are looking great in the gardens. We are particularly fond of Bailey Nursery's new First Editions Galactic Pink™ Chaste Tree. So are the pollinators! We hope to have this available at the fall plant sale on October 1st. For more info check it out on the First Editions site<https://firsteditionsplants.com/product/galactic-pink-chastetree>. [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/fig_rotated.jpg] Knoxville - Check out this fig tree beside the entrance to the kitchen garden (rock garden side). It is loaded with fruit! It's an heirloom fig from Mary Ball Washington's birthplace in Virginia, and it was brought to us as a cutting. [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/InvincibelleRubyhydrangeaandgardenangel.jpg] Crossville - You won't miss the bright color of Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle Ruby' when visiting the Garden. They are perfectly placed to welcome you, along with our Garden Angel. UT Gardens, Knoxville Urban Agriculture Program Funds Awarded [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/uapf%20grant.jpg] The U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) and American Public Gardens Association (APGA) have partnered to offer immediate support to established urban agriculture and other urban food-growing programs at public gardens affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Urban Agriculture Resilience Program aims to promote resilience, grow capacity, prevent shortfalls, and gather best practices from established programs across the U.S. public gardens community. The Helping Hands Kitchen Garden at the UT Gardens, Knoxville is one of the recipient gardens. This garden seeks to demonstrate the sustainable production of edible plants for home gardeners. The space is multi-functional, serving as a living laboratory for college students, a classroom for community education classes, and a free-to-the-public interactive display garden. Produce from the program is donated to local food banks and charity organizations. The awarded funds will be used to hire a full time temporary program assistant from July through the end of October to maintain and expand food bank donations and community education. Since the beginning of March 2020, the Helping Hands Kitchen Garden has donated a total of 123.75 lbs of produce to 5 local charities and has reached 114 individuals through our education outreach efforts. UT Gardens, Crossville Volunteer Workday [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Master%20Gardener%20working%20in%20adopt-a-spot%20(2).jpg] Cumberland County Master Gardeners hard at work at our weekly volunteer workday. Some also participate in the Adopt-a-Spot Program, which allows individuals to have ownership of a particular area in the Garden. [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Master%20Gardeners%20at%20volunteer%20workday%20(2).jpg] UT Gardens, Crossville Daylilies [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Daylilies%202%20June%2025th%202020.jpg] Our Daylily plot is a must-see with 450 different varieties and over 2200 plants! This abundance of color is located just beyond the Garden near our outdoor classroom/pavilion. UT Gardens, Knoxville Monarch Waystation - Bench Installed [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/bench_2_crop.jpg] [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/bench.jpg] This unique bench, created by local artist Derek White and his team at Bird on the Wire Studios, has been installed in our new Monarch Waystation. Made from powder coated steel and acrylic, it's a colorful addition that invites visitors to stop and enjoy the plantings. It was purchased using funds awarded by UT from student green fees. UT Gardens, Knoxville Summer Camps Now Online [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/online_summer_camp.jpg] UT Gardens Summer Camps are moving online for 2020! Participants will receive a Garden Camp Kit with supplies and materials for activities. Each day of camp will begin and end with a collaborative Zoom meeting to allow campers to share what they learned and worked on during the day. See our website<https://ag.tennessee.edu/utg/Pages/camps.aspx> for more details and information about the available camps. You can email Whitney Welch<mailto:[log in to unmask]> if you have any questions. Support UT Gardens, Knoxville Renew your Kroger Rewards Card [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Kroger-community-Rewards-logo-01.png] August is the month for renewing your Kroger Community Rewards! If you have signed up anytime this past year, you must renew to keep your card link so that your purchases benefit the UT Gardens. It's also never to late to link your card. Use the link below to renew or sign up. Supporting the UT Gardens, Knoxville has never been easier! Just shop at Kroger and scan your plus card. Here's how to enroll: 1. Visit www.kroger.com/communityrewards<https://www.kroger.com/communityrewards> 2. Scroll down to find your location and click "Enroll Now" 3. Sign in to your online account, or create an account 4. Find and select "University of Tennessee Foundation - UT Gardens" and click save. You'll start earning rewards for our organization right away on qualifying purchases made using your Kroger Plus Card! Learn more at www.kroger.com/communityrewards<https://www.kroger.com/communityrewards> and thank you for your support! If at first you don't succeed... [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Resized_20200622_112026001.jpeg] [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Resized_20200622_112133.jpeg] [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/20200623_095200.jpg] The Tennessee spring of 2020 was cool and wet. Late spring frosts caught a few gardeners unaware. Even after air temperatures moderated, nights were chilly, and our soils did not warm significantly until late May. Gardeners eager to get warm season vegetables in the ground watched impatiently as plants sat still or gave up the ghost. Now that soils are warm, it's time to try, try again! Many crops take only a few weeks to produce bountiful harvest, especially when daylight hours are long and bright. It's a good bet that you can be picking summer squash within 40 days of putting a seed in the ground! Be aware that supplemental watering is helpful for quick germination and may be needed for growing plants if there are long periods without adequate rain, but don't overdo it as soggy soils are not appreciated. Timely and appropriately measured side-dressings of fertilizers will boost production. Read on for Carol Reese's tips to deal with a bumper crop of zucchini...<https://ag.tennessee.edu/utg/Pages/zucchini_article.aspx> 2020 Community Partners & Sponsors Many thanks to our 2020 Community Partners for their support of the Gardens! 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East Fork Nursery<https://www.facebook.com/eastfnursery/?rf=594098127396764> [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/CCMG%20logo.png]<https://www.ccmga.org> [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/KCMG%20Final_full%20color.png]<https://knoxcountymastergardener.org> [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Madison%20County%20MG%20label.png]<http://madisoncountymg.org> [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Paw%20Paw%20Everlast%20Label%20Co.%20(Logo).jpg]<https://www.everlastlabel.com> [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Pleasant_Hill_lh%5b1%5d.png]<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pleasant-Hill-Nursery/163118380383666> [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Red_Bud_Farm.jpg]<http://red-bud-farm.com> [https://UtGardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/utfcu-logo-no-slogan.png]<https://www.utfcu.org> We also want to thank all of our members, volunteers, and visitors who support the Gardens! 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