Wild Ones
2025-11-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-31 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum – Carriage House, 2649 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37914
Wild Ones Smoky Mountains Chapter Monthly Seminar
Last Wednesday of Each Month at 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (Eastern Time)
The Carriage House at Knoxville Botanical Gardens
2649 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37914 Map
Live Stream Available

Wild Ones chapters are a space where like-minded people gather to support each other in learning about landscaping with native plants and to share with others in their communities and networks about why it’s important to reintroduce native plants into public and private gardens and how to go about doing it.

Please visit the host website for details: https://smokymountains.wildones.org/

Pavilion Winter Market
2026-01-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Harden Valley Event Center, 2620 Willow Point Way, Knoxville, TN, 37931, United States
KCMG Ask a Master Gardener Table
at Pavilion Winter Farmers Market
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10 am – 1 pm
January 10 – April 12, 2026
A team of gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions and discuss gardening topics of interest. Please stop by and join us for a chat.
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Winter Tree ID Workshop
2026-01-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Winter Tree ID Workshop
Saturday, January 31
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ijams Nature Center
Free Class – Sign-ups Required – Sign up Via Event page
Join Trees Knoxville and Ijams Nature Center for a hands-on Winter Tree Identification Workshop. We will begin with a short indoor lecture, then head out for a guided tree walk through the winter woods.
Participants will learn how to recognize trees by bark, buds, branching patterns, and other subtle clues that appear when leaves are gone. This workshop is a great way to sharpen your observation skills and enjoy the quiet beauty of nature in winter.
Meet at the Ijams Visitor Center.
All ages welcome. Dress for the weather and enjoy a morning of learning outdoors.
https://www.treesknoxville.org/events/winter-tree-id-workshop?utm_source=Trees+Knoxville+Email+List&utm_campaign=eed7beaa87-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_12_05_03_01_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-041306e4f3-447540002

KCMG @ H&G Show
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-08 | Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley St, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
KCMG Table @ House & Garden Show
Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Knox County Master Gardeners will have a table in the Free Community Organization Fair.
From the ground to the gutters, the Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show has something for everyone. Our perennial preview of spring invites guests to leave winter at the door, experience over 10,000 sq. ft. of Grand Gardens, and meet the top vendors in home improvement, interior design, appliances, and more—all under one roof. Find unique art, jewelry, and handmade products from local and regional artists at the Maker Market.
On the How-to Stage, local experts and tastemakers will provide DIY demonstrations, tips on real estate trends, cooking, home improvement, gardening, and much more. Don’t forget the kids! The ORNL Federal Credit Union Creation Station has art activities, character meet & greets, and entertainment for kids of all ages.
Make your house and garden dreams come true! The show is the largest annual fundraiser for Dogwood Arts and is presented by Tim’s Fencing and supported by ORNL Federal Credit Union.
Events Information Link: https://www.dogwoodarts.com/houseandgardenshow

Plant Clinic @ Norwood
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Norwood Branch Library, 1110 Merchant Dr., Knoxville, TN, 37912, United States
Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic Table
Norwood Branch Library

When: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10am to noon
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10am to noon
Additional dates to TBA
Who: Free and open to the public
A team of Knox County Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions and discuss gardening topics of interest. Please stop by and join us for a chat.

Beardsley Seed Swap
2026-02-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Beardsley Farm, 1741 Reynolds St., Knoxville, TN, 37921, United States
Beardsley Farm Annual Seed Swap
CAC Beardsley Community Farm
1741 Reynolds St, Knoxville TN 37921
Saturday, February 28, 2026 @ 3-5pm
Come down to the farm for our annual seed swap where community members are welcome to bring varieties of seeds they have saved to share with others and find some seeds they’ve been looking for. It is not a requirement to bring seeds in order to attend. There will be plenty of seeds to go around. They are also welcome to bring any extra gardening supplies or houseplants they want to share.
Visit the Knox County Master Gardener Table where we will have info about garden planning and how to get gardening advice throughout the year.

Fruit Tree Pruning
2026-03-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Beardsley Farm, 1741 Reynolds St., Knoxville, TN, 37921, United States
Apple and Pear Tree Pruning Workshop
CAC Beardsley Community Farm is hosting a fruit tree workshop with Knox County Extension.
Join us at the farm for our annual fruit tree pruning workshop series with UT Extension Agent Lee Rumble. This is the first of two workshops focusing on apple and pear trees. During this class you will learn why we prune our fruit trees, the proper technique to maintain the tree’s health, and help us prune the apple and pear trees throughout the park. Don’t miss this great opportunity to talk with Lee Rumble and get hands-on pruning experience!
Free and open to the public.
Beardsleyfarm.org

Daffodils 101 - Growing to Showing
2026-03-18 17:30 - 19:00 | UT Gardens, 2518 Jacob Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37996, United States
UT Gardens Continuing Education
Daffodils 101 – Growing to Showing
March 18, 2026, 5:30-7 pm
Learn how to tell the difference between daffodil divisions, the secret to color classification as well as growing and showing tips. There will be some hands-on experience and a walk through the UT Gardens looking at selected daffodil collections.
Presenter: Stacey Wilson, BSN, BCRN, BSR, Master Gardner, Master Naturalist, Master Beekeeper, American Daffodil Society Judge, Garden Club of America Horticulture Judge
Location: UT Gardens, Knoxville (South Greenhouse Room 124)
Cost: $20 M / $25 N
Registration Required https://secure.touchnet.com/C21610_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=2733&SINGLESTORE=true
KCMG CE Opportunity

Guided Tree Walk
2026-03-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Collier Preserve, 316 W Emory Rd, Powell, TN, 37849, United States
March 21
Guided Tree Walk with Lee Rumble
Collier Preserve – 316 Emory Rd., Powell, TN
9-10:30 AM
Take a ½ mile walk in the woods with Extension Agent Lee Rumble to learn about the trees at Collier Preserve in springtime.
Space is limited so register at this Sign-Up Genius link: https://bit.ly/CPTreeWalk
Additional parking available at Powell Branch Library 330 Emory Rd. or across the street at Powell Methodist Church on the far right side of the parking lot.

SB-Weeds
2026-03-26 14:00 | Karns Senior Center, 8042 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37931
Speakers Bureau Public Talk
WEEDS? WHAT WEEDS? (Will not be recorded)
Presented by Lynn Carlson and Jean Hess
Got plants popping up where you don’t want them? Lynn Carlson and Jean Hess will share helpful tips for identifying and managing those pesky “plants-in-the-wrong-place” that may already be making an appearance in your garden. Join us!

Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Karns Senior Center, 8042 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville, TN 37931
Free and open to the public.

Spring Tree Walk
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:00 | UT Gardens, 2518 Jacob Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37996, United States
Spring Tree Walk with Trees Knoxville
Walk the UT Gardens, Knoxville, with our team to learn about some
of our favorite trees in the Gardens’ collection. This walk will focus
primarily on spring-flowering trees, especially natives or cultivars of
native plants. Dress comfortably for a stroll through the Gardens. The
Spring Tree Walk is a collaboration between UT Gardens and Trees
Knoxville.
Date: 3/26/2026
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Location: UT Gardens, Knoxville Meet on the Entrance Plaza
Cost: Free

SB-Weeds
2026-03-28 10:30 | Bearden Library, 100 Golf Club Road, Knoxville, TN, 37919
Speakers Bureau Public Talk
WEEDS? WHAT WEEDS? (Will not be recorded)
Presented by Lynn Carlson and Jean Hess
Got plants popping up where you don’t want them? Lynn Carlson and Jean Hess will share helpful tips for identifying and managing those pesky “plants-in-the-wrong-place” that may already be making an appearance in your garden. Join us!
Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
Bearden Library, 100 Golf Club Road, Knoxville, TN 37919
Free and open to the public.

Fruit Tree Pruning
2026-04-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Beardsley Farm, 1741 Reynolds St., Knoxville, TN, 37921, United States
Stone Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
CAC Beardsley Community Farm is hosting a fruit tree workshop with Knox County Extension.
Join us at the farm for our annual fruit tree pruning workshop series with UT Extension Agent Lee Rumble. This is the second of two workshops focusing on stone fruit trees like peach, plum, and cherry. During this class you will learn why we prune our fruit trees, the proper technique to maintain the tree’s health, and help us prune the stone fruit trees throughout the park. Don’t miss this great opportunity to talk with Lee Rumble and get hands-on pruning experience!
Free and open to the public.
Beardsleyfarm.org

TEAM Conf 2026
2026-04-07 08:30 - 14:30 | Jubilee Banquet Facility, 6700 Jubilee Center Way, Knoxville, TN, 37912, United States
TEAM Conference 2026
Opportunities and Choices for Agricultural Success
Tuesday, April 7, 8:30 am-2:30 pm
Jubilee Banquet Facility
6700 Jubilee Center Way Knoxville, TN 37912
This is a free event sponsored by Knox County Extension and includes a free lunch.
Breakout Topics: Livestock, Profitable Fruit & Vegetable Production, Home Farms and Gardening, Food Sustainability.
Registration required at https://www.team-ag.org/

SB-Seed Starting
2026-04-07 14:00 | Karns Senior Center, 8042 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37931
Speakers Bureau Public Talk
Starting Spunky Sprouts (Will not be recorded)
Presented by Sheila McNeely
Ready to grow from seed but not sure where to start? This lively and practical presentation will show you which flower seeds are easiest for beginners and how to grow strong seedlings without overspending. Topics include seed selection, proper starting techniques, common mistakes to avoid, and tips for successfully transitioning seedlings outdoors.
– Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Karns Senior Center, 8042 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville, TN 37931

Free and open to the public.

Basic Principles of Gardening
2026-04-10 13:30 - 15:30 | Beardsley Farm, 1741 Reynolds St., Knoxville, TN, 37921, United States
KCMG Garden Classroom
Basic Principles of Vegetable Gardening
Beardsley Farms
Friday, April 10, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:30

The topic will be Basic Principles of Vegetable Gardening, Planning Your Summer Crop lay-out–including crop rotation and what vegetables to never plant together. The second hour will be a walk through the garden beds–discussing what needs to be done to get the beds ready and answer any questions.

This class is open to the public, but registration is required to be sure we have enough materials and space.

Since the class will be walking outside, please dress appropriately for the weather!

Registration: LINK

KCMG @ Various Events
2026-04-11
KCMG will be at several locations throughout Knox County:

Talahi Plant Sale 9am – 2pm LINK
Plant Clinic at Farragut Branch Library 10am – 12pm
Pavillion Farmer’s Market 10am – 1pm LINK

A team of Knox County Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions and discuss gardening topics of interest. Please stop by and join us for a chat.

SB-Seed Starting
2026-04-11 14:00 | Cedar Bluff Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37923
Speakers Bureau Public Talk
Starting Spunky Sprouts (Will not be recorded)
Presented by Sheila McNeely
Ready to grow from seed but not sure where to start? This lively and practical presentation will show you which flower seeds are easiest for beginners and how to grow strong seedlings without overspending. Topics include seed selection, proper starting techniques, common mistakes to avoid, and tips for successfully transitioning seedlings outdoors.
– Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Bearden Library, 100 Golf Club Road, Knoxville, TN 3791
Free and open to the public.

KCMG @ Tellico FM
2026-04-15 | Tellico Community Center, 202 Chota Rd, Louden, 37774, United States
KCMG Ask a Master Gardener Table at Tellico Village Farmers Market
Every Wednesday morning, April-October 2026
A team of gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions and discuss gardening topics of interest. Please stop by and join us for a chat.

DA Featured Gardens
2026-04-18 - 2026-04-19
Dogwood Arts Featured Gardens
Experience Three Beautiful Private Gardens
Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 19, 2026 10am-5pm
GATOP GARDEN, SAVAGE GARDEN, AND ROSS GLEN* GARDEN
$5 suggested donation per garden
*pre-purchased $5 shuttle ticket per person required for Ross Glen Garden
Click Here DWA Featured Gardens Page

KCMG @ Various Events
2026-04-18
KCMG will be at several locations throughout Knox County:

Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum Plant Sale 9am – 2pm LINK
Plant Clinic at Farragut Branch Library 10am – 12pm
Plant Clinic at Norwood Branch Library 10am – 12pm
West Hills Park Spring Dogwood Celebration 10am – 1pm LINK
Earth Day at Habitat Restore, Downtown West, 10am – 4pm LINK

A team of Knox County Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions and discuss gardening topics of interest. Please stop by and join us for a chat.

Basic Principles of Gardening
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, 2714 Martin Luther King Blvd, Knoxville, TN, 37914, United States
KCMG Garden Classroom
Basic Principles of Vegetable Gardening
Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church
Saturday, April 18th, from 10 to noon

The topic will be Basic Principles of Vegetable Gardening, Planning Your Summer Crop lay-out–including crop rotation and what vegetables to never plant together. The second hour will be a walk through the garden beds–discussing what needs to be done to get the beds ready and answer any questions.

This class is open to the public, but registration is required to be sure we have enough materials and space.

Since the class will be walking outside, please dress appropriately for the weather!

Registration: LINK
