Upcoming Events for Tennessee

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May 26 – September 2 Nashville

Treehouses and “Every Tree Tells a Story”, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art

Seven full-scale treehouses, each designed to represent one of literature’s great works. All summer long, Cheekwood offers adventure to experience summertime in the 55 acres of gardens. Art display from prize-winning photographers features stunning images of irreplaceable trees and tree groupings around the U.S. Closed Mondays, except for Memorial Day. Admission $12; $10 for seniors; $5 for youth and college students.

Website: www.cheekwood.org

June 1 – 2 Jackson

Hydrangea Symposium, UT Gardens Jackson

“Hydrangeas for Southern Gardens” is a two-day event featuring an exciting plant sale offering a large selection of new and hard to find hydrangeas. On Friday, enjoy a propagation workshop plus demonstrations on pruning, drying and arranging hydrangeas. On Saturday, experience tours of exceptional private gardens followed by presentations on a colorful array of topics relating to hydrangeas. Cost: Full registration, $80; Friday only, $30; Saturday only, $60. Registration deadline is May 4. Register online with credit or debit card: web.dii.utk.edu/agstore/pc-2796-2412-ut-gardens-jackson-hydrangea-symposium-registration.aspx. To pay with check, mail payment to UT Gardens Jackson, Room 104, 605 Airways Boulevard, Jackson, TN 38301. Make checks payable to the University of Tennessee.

Contact: Ginger Rowsey, 731-425-4768

June 2 Shelby County

Through Our Garden Gates Garden Tour, Northwest Quadrant of Shelby County

The Memphis Area Master Gardeners present the 3rd Annual Garden Tour. Come visit a series of five private gardens in the northwest quadrant of Shelby County. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at any garden on the tour. June 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contact: 901-752-1207

Facebook: Through-Our-Garden-Gates-Garden-Tour

Website: www.memphisareamastergardeners.org

June 9 Memphis

 In celebration of the new Herb Garden, Memphis Botanic Garden is hosting an Herb Symposium on Saturday, June 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Feature speakers include Richo Cech, Steven Foster and Susan Belsinger. The day will be divided into breakout sessions that will include topics such as Yes, You Can Eat a Rose!, The Art of Flavor – A Sensory Herb Experience, Herb Walk, Making Salves, Cooking with Herbs, Herb Magic, Legend and Lore, Herbs Around the World, Spa Herbs – How to Pamper Yourself Naturally, Sips and Samplers  and Medicinal Plants in World Traditions. The registration fee is $125 ($100 for MBG or Memphis Herb Society members) includes all programs and lunch as well as a garden tour and opening reception on Friday evening. This opening Herb Garden party will feature live music, a meet and greet with the speakers, a book signing, and delicious food by the Memphis Herb Society.For registration information, call 901-636-4116 or visit www.memphisbotanicgarden.com.

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