Be Well is excited to announce the Healthy Gardening Series in partnership with UT Gardens. The goal of this series is to empower UT faculty and staff to take control of their nutritional intake Gardening can seem like an overwhelming task at first. However, with the help of professionals from UT Gardens UT Faculty and Staff will learn the basics skills necessary to easily grow fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables at home.
The following programs are free for University of Tennessee employees. Be Well sponsors the $35 registration fee. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 20-30 participants per class.
Microgreens
Saturday, February 5th, 2022
10am-Noon
Saturday, February 5,2022, 10 am – 12 noon
Microgreens may be tiny, but they pack a mega punch of nutrients and flavor! Come learn how to grow these miniature delicacies in your home or garden. We’ll cover what seeds to grow and how to get the best results and we’ll send you home with your own growing tray to try at home.
Cost: Free – Only UT employees are eligible to attend this session.
You must register and indicate your UT email and list your office/place of work.
Terrariums
Saturday, March 26th, 2022
10am-Noon
A terrarium is an excellent way to start growing indoors. This session will teach you the basics of terrariums as well as a brief history of growing in glass cases. Participants will get to plant a terrarium to take home and grow.
Cost: Free – Only UT employees are eligible to attend this session.
You must register and indicate your UT email and list your office/place of work.
Succulents
Saturday, May 7th, 2022
10am-Noon
Do you forget to water your houseplants? This is the class for you. Participants will learn about succulents, plants that thrive on little water. We will teach you how to mix up your own succulent soil and you will get to pot up a succulent to take home and grow.
Cost: Free – Only UT employees are eligible to attend this session.
You must register and indicate your UT email and list your office/place of work.