Calendar of Events

Sustainability Through Composting, Saturday, May 10, 10:00 AM - noon.
Free; pre-registration required, South Greenhouse, Room 124.

Want to reduce food waste and learn how to turn kitchen scraps into free compost? Then you will love this free workshop! Attendees will be given an overview of how composting works and different composting methods. This workshop will consist of a 30 minute lecture, a kitchen garden tour, and a demonstration on turning compost in our Kitchen Garden’s new three bin composting system. There is no cost to attend, but preregistration is required. This event is paid for by the Getting Rooted in Gardening project at UT Gardens.

Class is free but registration is required at https://utgardens.wildapricot.org/event-6138416

UT Gardens, Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-7151, https://utgardens.tennessee.edu/

Gardeners, mark your calendars! Stanley’s Greenhouse is thrilled to welcome back local author, biologist, and gardening expert John Tullock for a special spring seminar on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. This free event is open to the public—no registration required.

John will guide attendees through the essentials of growing warm-season vegetables in East Tennessee’s unique climate. These are the crops that thrive in the warm soil and sunshine of late spring through early fall—think tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, peppers, okra, zucchini, and more! If you’re ready to make the most of your summer harvest, this is the perfect opportunity to get tips straight from an expert.

A passionate gardener and accomplished writer, John Tullock is the author of several popular books including Vegetable Gardening, Seed to Supper, Appalachian Cooking: New & Traditional Recipes, and Grow Food at Home: Simple Methods for Small Spaces. His earlier book, Growing Hardy Orchids, received the prestigious AHS Book Award from the American Horticultural Society.

Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just getting your hands dirty for the first time, John’s approachable style and in-depth knowledge are sure to inspire and inform.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of East Tennessee’s leading voices in gardening—only at Stanley’s Greenhouse, 3029 Davenport Rd, (865) 573-9591.

5/9 • A Wildflower Affair
5/16 • Evening Paddle
5/16 • Nature Nerd Hike
5/17 • Spring Fungi ID: Beginner Workshop
5/17 • Ijams Field Day: Botany for Beginners
5/17 • Evening Paddle
5/18 • ETNBA Monthly Jam

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Knoxville’s ONLY Salsa Party With 2 Instructors Teaching Lead & Follow—All for Just $10! Master your salsa and bachata basics before the party starts—get top-notch instruction from both lead and follow perspectives in a single class! No Partner Needed—Perfect for Beginners & Seasoned Dancers.

Friday Salsa Party Schedule inside Monday Night Proofing Co at Kern's Food Hall
9:00 PM–Salsa Class, 9:30 PM–Bachata Class, 10:00 PM–1:00 AM–Social Dancing
Price: $10 cover, Includes both dance lessons and the party—no hidden fees.

EVERY SATURDAY SALSA PARTY at Holiday Inn Cedar Bluff
Date: Every Saturday!, Time: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, dance, and fun with this incredible dance experiences in one location! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting, this event is designed for everyone to enjoy.

Information: info@salsaknox.com or (865) 455-3658. https://www.salsaknox.com/