CROSSVILLE, TN — Garden enthusiasts from across Tennessee are invited to dig into a day of horticultural inspiration at the Fall Gardeners’ Festival, hosted by the UT Plateau AgResearch and Education Center on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Held at 320 Experiment Station Road, the event kicks off with registration at 8:00 a.m. CDT, followed by a full day of presentations from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The festival is free and open to the public, with no preregistration required—though attendees are encouraged to sign up in advance at tiny.utk.edu/FGF2025.

This annual celebration of all things gardening promises a rich lineup of educational workshops, expert exhibits, wagon tours, and garden vendors. Food will be available for purchase on-site.

Featured presentations include:

Making the Most of Your Home Greenhouse
Tennessee Vegetable Garden Trial Favorites
Tips and Tricks for a Successful Fall Garden
Raised Beds and Container Gardening
Sustainable Landscape Design
Invasive Plants of Tennessee
Fruit for the Home Garden
Understanding Soil Health
How to Grow a Cutting Garden
Living Screens for the Landscape
Herbs: Creative Culinary Companions
Home Turf Advantage: Winning at Lawn Care
Pollinator and Plant Companions of Tennessee
Duds and Studs: Woody Ornamental Plant Selection
Friends in the Shade: Keeping Your Hosta Company
Garden Defenders: Beneficial Insects in Your Landscape
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just planting your first seed, the Fall Gardeners’ Festival offers something for everyone. For accessibility accommodations or more information, call 931-484-0034 or visit plateau.tennessee.edu.