Horticulture

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Cat Lawson
FR-Tsu Extension Agent I, Sevier County
Responsible Area(s)
Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development

Check out our upcoming classes and resources below to see if there is anything that we can help you with.


Our Organization:

Herb Gardening: for use and delight

July 24th, 2026

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Location: Gilreath Family Kodak Branch Library 454 Kodak Rd, Kodak TN 37764

Description: Sip herbal tea while you learn ideas for starting your own herb garden. We’ll share simple planning tips and talk about the historic and medicinal uses of herbs.You’ll even get to take a few herbs home so you can begin your garden right away.

Link to Register: ($10) tiny.utk.edu/n6UCV


Eat Your Backyard Series: Beekeeping Basics

August 1st, 2026

9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Location: UT/TSU Sevier County Extension 752 Old Knoxville Hwy. Sevierville TN 37862

Description: Come eat breakfast with us and learn the basics of basics of

beekeeping and how to get started

in your own backyard

Link to Register: ($15) tiny.utk.edu/1aVFG


Eat Your Backyard Series: Backyard Orchard Class

August 8th, 2026

9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Location:UT/TSU Sevier County Extension 752 Old Knoxville Hwy. Sevierville TN 37862

Description: Come eat breakfast with us and learn the basics of how to start your own orchard at home. We will discuss fruit selection, pruning techniques, & common problems/mistakes.

Link to Register: ($15) tiny.utk.edu/1aVFG

The Sevier County Area Master Gardeners Association is a volunteer organization that serves our surrounding area with research backed, horticulture education.



Publications & Resources

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Home Horticulture
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Click Here for Educational Resource on Home Horticulture
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Commercial Horticulture
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Click here for commercial horticulture information.
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Beekeeping
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Click here to learn about beekeeping in Tennessee.
Pesticide Certification
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Sample Analysis and Diagnostics
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Urban Forestry
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