Whether you are a beginner gardener or have years of experience, there is always more to learn. Through the University of Tennessee and Tennessee State University, there are Extension offices in all 95 counties with Agents ready to assist you. To find your local Extension office, visit utextension.tennesssee.edu.
The links below will take you to some of our other websites with information to assist you in learning more about horticulture in Tennessee. Click on the image or the underlined title for each option to visit that website.
Use the search box to find publications available on many topics. All are free to access.
This website allows you to find information on all things horticulture in Tennessee and is organized into 12 main topic areas. Simply select the topic you are interested in to find a plethora of research-based information available.
The SPPC is the University of Tennessee's lab to test soil, plant tissue samples, and identify pests and diseases. The lab is located in Nashville. You may obtain a soil sample box and information at your local Extension office.
What better way to learn about gardening than seeing it in action? Visit our State Botanical Gardens, also known as the UT Gardens in Knoxville, Crossville, and Jackson. All are free to visit and open year-round.
The MyIPM app is a free, mobile tool designed to promote integrated pest management for commercial fruit crop production. The app focuses on fruit crops grown in the Eastern U.S., including apple, blackberry, blueberry, bunch grape, cherry, cranberry, peach, pear and strawberry.
The app is continually being updated by leading Extension specialists at seven land-grant universities and the Southern IPM Center.
Search for the app in your app store on a smartphone or device.