Workshops

Blooms Days workshops are presented by horticulture experts. Each session lasts approximately 45 minutes. Times and dates are subject to change based on speaker availability.

Information on 2005 workshops will be posted soon. In the meantime, check out a sampling from the 2004 event:

City Shrubs, Uptown Trees
Trees and shrubs are the backbones of healthy urban landscapes. Learn which ones are pest for the not-so-wide-open spaces.

Pioneering Vegetables
This year's vegetable trials are a study in pioneer gardening. Come learn what the early settlers of Appalachia were growing in their kitchen gardens.


The Fruitful Garden
Think outside the orchard! Even small landscapes can include home-grown fruit. Learn what varieties do best in small spaces and how to care for them.


Avoiding the Invasion of the Garden Snatchers
The "Wizard of Weeding" will help you maximize your efforts to control those pesky weeds that try to take over your lawn and garden.


Va-va-voom
Make room for the hottest new annuals and learn how to combine them with old standards to create beautiful beds and stunning container gardens.


Flower-Free Gardens
Foliage color and texture can take center stage in the garden. Learn how to create impact and drama in a non-blooming landscape.


Wildscaping
Be kind to our furry and feathered friends. Learn how to create a beautiful backyard wildlife habitat using native plants.


Tools of the Trade
Everyone has a favorite, but are you using the right tool for the job? Learn how to select, use, maintain and store your gardening tools.


Herbs 101
Whether for flavor, for color, for health, or just because, herbs are the answer. Learn how to grow and use these multipurpose plants.


Perennials — The Garden's Old Faithfuls
Take a stroll through the UT Gardens and learn how to create beautiful combinations using the "perennial" favorites.


Tropical Punch
Using tropicals is today's "hottest" trend in gardening. Learn how you can brighten up your hot and humid summer garden with tropical plants.


Favorites, Up & Comers, Must-Haves, and Oh-Dears
The title says it all! These are plants you will want to know about.


Water-wise Gardening
Are you watering-can dependent? Summer evenings in the garden need not be spent holding a water hose or dodging sprinklers. Learn proper plant selection and care to optimize the amount and minimize the frequency of watering.


Roses for Wimps
There really are carefree roses - honest! Learn what you need to know to successfully grow beautiful roses with minimal time and effort.