Fall is an ideal time to plant many varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and cool-season plants. Gardeners looking to enhance their landscapes can find plants, information and guided tours at the annual Fall In The Gardens Plant Sale and Lecture Series at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center. The free event is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, from 1:00 – 7:00 pm and October 2, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
The first day of the event will feature educational presentations, guided demonstrations by Madison County Master Gardeners, tours of the gardens and AgResearch Center, local vendors and the beginning of the Fall Plant Sale Thursday from2:00 -6:00 pm. During the sale, shoppers can browse hundreds of varieties of plants that perform well in Tennessee, including perennials, trees, shrubs, seasonal selections and more. The second day of the event will feature the fall plant sale only.
This year’s guest speakers include Natalie Bumgarner, UT Extension residential and consumer horticulture specialist, and Celeste Scott, UT Extension Wester Region horticulture specialist. Bumgarner will speak at 6:30 pm on “Cool Crops and Hot Results: An Insider’s Peek Into Tennessee Vegetable Gardening and Research Trials,” while Scott will speak at 1:00 pm on “Rooted in Success: The Power of Healthy Soil.”
Tate Welch, horticulture Extension agent with UT-TSU Extension Madison County, says the Madison County Master Gardeners will once again host a complimentary meal for attendees. “Starting at 6:00 pm, we invite the community to a potluck dinner you can enjoy during the evening speaker. Additionally, demonstrations on leaf casting will be at 4:00 pm and plant printing at 5:00 pm, which are perfect activities for all ages.”
UT Gardens, Jackson, is part of the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, located a 605 Airways Boulevard in Jackson, Tennessee. A list of plants for sale will be available one week before the event. For the full Fall in the Gardens schedule click here!
