Horticulture

Cat Lawson

FR-Tsu Extension Agent I, Sevier County

Responsible Area(s)
Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development

csams1@tennessee.edu

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Sevier County Area Master Gardener's Association

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FALL IS FOR PLANTING! Workshop & Seed Swap

October 13th, 2026

4:30 p.m.

Location: Gilreath Family Kodak Branch Library

454 Kodak Rd, Kodak, TN 37764

Description: Join us for a workshop on why fall is a fantastic and often overlooked time of the year for planting. After the mini-lesson, stick around for a seed swap.

Seed Swap Rules:

Please Bring:

Labeled seeds to trade including plant name, Variety, year packed,

growing notes on the plants you’re bringing if possible

Do Not Bring:

Tennessee Invasive Plants

Patented varieties

Unknown seed

Seed from Diseased Plants

Link to Register: (FREE, Registration Requested) tiny.utk.edu/n6UCV

Smoky Mountain Naturewalk Group: Little River Trail

4.4 Mile Roundtrip

October 16th, 2026

8:30 a.m.

Location: We will meet at the Little River Trail trailhead. Below is the address for parking

603 Little River Trail Gatlinburg TN 37738

Parking Pass required, $5 daily permit that can be bought online or in the parking area.

There is no phone service in the National Park, so download directions or use your car’s internal navigation.

Carpool Option Available, email csams1@utk.edu for more information

Link to Register: (FREE, registration requested) tiny.utk.edu/n6UCV

Pumpkin Painting Workshop

Youth 4th to 7th grade

October 23rd, 2026

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Location: 752 Old Knoxville Hwy. Sevierville TN, 37862

Description: Paint a pumpkin, learn about different pumpkin types and their lifecycle and watch a family friendly fall movie. We’ll also provide pumpkin-themed snacks for everyone to enjoy.

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

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