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Vegetable Gardening 101

Get advice on how to plant, grow and harvest vegetables. An overview of raised bed gardening will be provided for folks dealing with shallow soils on the...

Ticks in different stages

Dr. Richard Gerhold, will update us on tick-borne diseases in East Tennessee at this Zoom program Thursday, March 30 at 7pm EST.. Dr. Gerhold will discuss...

3/30 7pm
Virtual Event
Baltimore Oriole photo by Betty Thompson

Thursday, April 6, 7pm EDT Many birds migrate south for the winter to find food because they primarily eat insects or fruit. Over the next few weeks millions...

4/6 7pm
Virtual Event
Walk: Spring Native Plants

Join leader Bill in an activity to identify spring native flowers and ferns at the Obed River Park. We will meet at the parking area just beyond the...

Native Plants & Biodiversity

Photos will show that native flowers provide a rich and aesthetic variety of colors in a garden throughout the growing season. Native plants are highly...

Gamma Sigma Delta- Spring Initiation and Business Meeting

The Tennessee Chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta will hold the spring initiation and business meeting at noon on April 21, 2023. This will be an in-person event...

Growing Tomatoes: Varieties, Planting, Common Problems, and Solutions

Learn the best varieties, heirloom versus hybrid, seeds and seedlings, planting, and ways to grow them. He will discuss mulching, pinching suckers, watering,...

An Introduction to Tennessee Snakes

We will talk about the snakes that live in our state and how to identify them: where they live, what they eat, and which ones are dangerous. There will be...

Herbs Workshop: Origins, Types, and Uses

Come join us as we explore origins, cultivation requirements, types, and uses of herbs. Handouts as well as examples of herbs will be provided. Also...

Plateau Discovery Garden Tour

Join us for a guided spring tour of the Gardens. Learn about the history of its creation, how it has evolved, and of course, all about the beautiful plants...