Native plants support an abundance of beautiful birds and butterflies, as well as providing vital ecosystem services. Come explore the many gardens and trails and examine species of plants that are endemic to the Knoxville area. 

Bring the kids and come for a family-friendly adventure through the trees at the Garden. Led by arborist Rachel Broskey of Davey Tree Company, there will be something new to learn and enjoy for every age.

Join Board Member & former KBGA staff, Dan Steinhoff, on a guided tour of KBGA’s unique & historic tree collection as the seasons change from spring to summer.

Explore a modern interpretation of the Japanese art of floral design known as Ikebana. Using everyday vessels like bowls, teacups, and vases, each participant will be provided with seasonal flowers and the necessary tools to create and take home a unique arrangement that takes inspiration from the garden and pairs it with Japanese design principles.

Join us to discover the wonders that lie hidden in the miniature world of mosses. Dr. Jessica Budke of the UTK Herbarium will present an exploration of the diversity of mosses that live in our lawns, between the sidewalk cracks, and in our local forests.

Come learn about what makes a landscape prime for pollinators while you take a stroll through the Garden. Connecting visitors, gardeners, and the natural landscape, this walk has a unique focus with each new season and an opportunity to look at the Garden in a whole new way.

Save the date for our spring signature brunch in support of the Garden.

Save the date for our annual community Easter Sunrise Service.

Come fill out your garden this spring at the Garden’s annual Plant Sale. Every purchase directly benefits our ongoing efforts to keep this beautiful landscape thriving and accessible to our community. Grow your garden by helping ours!

A springtime stroll along the Dogwood Walking Trail and a guest lecture on dogwoods by former Director of Horticulture, Brian Campbell. RSVP today!

Winter and Early Spring are chock-full of nutritional garden weeds that can be made into medicines and delicious dishes! This workshop starts with a plant walk that helps students confidently identify beneficial plants that are often overlooked and disregarded as “weeds” then moves to a hands-on session of tasty food preparations, as well as how to make a weedy herb preserve, and medicinal wild weed vinegar for health throughout the year.

Our free, weekly preschool program features engaging stories, nature exploration, hands-on gardening, crafts and other activities that nurture the youngest gardeners and their grownups.

A hands-on workshop exploring the medicinal qualities and ancient energetics of specific botanical smoke medicines, and how they can be combined and applied to everyday life for health and harmony at home.

Experience the combined benefits of meditation and soundbath in this 60-minute immersive session, which support mental and physical well-being.

Experience the combined benefits of meditation and soundbath in this 60-minute immersive session, which support mental and physical well-being.

Join us for our newly added weekend hours at the Howell House Visitors Center.

Join us for our newly added weekend hours at the Howell House Visitors Center.

Join us for our newly added weekend hours at the Howell House Visitors Center.

Join us for our newly added weekend hours at the Howell House Visitors Center.

Join us for our newly added weekend hours at the Howell House Visitors Center.

Join us for our newly added weekend hours at the Howell House Visitors Center.

Come enjoy a delicious meal (or take one to go!) prepared by Garden neighbors and local chefs, Tor and Romoke Ajanaku of Kiangas Kitchen.

Experience the combined benefits of meditation and soundbath in this 60-minute immersive session, which support mental and physical well-being.

Join us as we kick off the holiday season. Stop by anytime 5-8PM for a glass of wine and an opportunity to shop from a delightful selection of botanically inspired offerings in the Garden’s gift shop. We look forward to seeing you!

Join Board Member & Master Gardener Susan Kiss for an exploration of the garden landscape through the lens of pollination. Come learn about what makes a landscape prime for pollinators while you take a stroll through the gardens.

The Garden’s annual community celebration featuring hay rides, music, crafts, games, food & artisan vendors and more.

Join us for our monthly version of Story Thyme! Our preschool program features engaging stories, nature exploration, hands-on gardening, crafts and other activities that nurture the youngest gardeners and their grownups.

The Garden’s largest annual fundraiser is a celebration of the seasons supporting the Garden’s mission to grow gardens, honor history and cultivate community. Tickets coming soon.

Come help tag monarchs on their journey south!

Come help tag monarchs on their journey south!