News Release
For Immediate Release — September 11, 2009
A Plant Sale Not to Be Missed!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Many believe that as summer draws to an end, so does the opportunity for beautiful plants to thrive. But the UT Gardens' staff members know that fall is for planting! And the UT Gardens fall plant sale promises to deliver a spectacular fall selection. The sale will be held Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the general public. A preview sale will be held Friday, September 18, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for all UT employees, garden volunteers and Friends of the Gardens members.
Garden enthusiasts will be able to choose from Tennessee native plants, fall and winter interest plants, and winter container gardening plants. The sale will also feature blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, evergreens, assorted trees, shrubs and perennials. Garden art and outdoor garden ornaments will also be for sale.
"Shoppers are assured of finding plenty of cutting edge, special plants that they won't find just anywhere," said Dr. Susan Hamilton, interim director of the gardens and associate professor of public horticulture. "Fall is the ideal time for planting new additions to a garden. We'll offer design inspiration with container displays and experts on hand to answer questions and offer advice."
Round out the shopping experience with a self-guided tour of the gardens. Visitors will be able to see plants that thrive and flourish in the Tennessee climate and get ideas on garden design and use in their own landscapes and gardens.
All proceeds will benefit the UT Gardens. The sale will be located at the UT Gardens on the UT agriculture campus in Knoxville located on Neyland Drive adjacent to the UT Veterinary Hospital. For more information visit the UT Gardens Web site at http://utgardens.tennessee.edu/.
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Contacts:
Beth Willis, UT Gardens, 865-974-2712, or ewillis2@utk.edu
Lorna Norwood, UTIA Marketing and Communications Services,
865-974-7141, lorna@tennessee.edu
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