Brandon, thank you so much for posting these upcoming events.

Regarding the East TN Plant Swap...could you clarify the process we need to use for signing up as a member of the site (in order to post in the "forum" section)? Thanks.

Brandon, please *disregard* my earlier question from this morning. I think I've got it figured out (create a new profile).

Yep. Just create a profile and submit it. It may take a day or so for it to go through. You won't get an email notice, so you'll have to check back to see when it goes through. Let me know if you need any help or run into any problems.

I'm bumping this post up to remind everyone about the UT Arboretum Society Spring Plant Sale this weekend.

There will be hundreds of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, herbs, and maybe even a few annuals. Plants will be provided by Beaver Creek Nursery, East Fork Nursery, Greenbriar Nursery, Riverdale Nursery, and Sunlight Gardens, as well as from The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society. Some of the featured plants will include:

Abelia chinensis 'Rose Creek'
Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Penny Mac'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
Lagerstromia indica 'Pocomoke'
Loropetalum chinensis 'Burgundy'
Raphiolepis indica
Yucca filamentosa 'Birght Edge'

You wouldn't believe some of the stuff I've gotten DIRT cheap at these sales. Some of the things the UTAS members donate are just unbelievably good deals. And even the more commercially provided stuff is definitely worth the trip!

Here is a link that might be useful: 2011FeaturedPlants

Hope everyone remembered that Bloomsday is tomorrow! Be sure to check out the East Tennessee Iris Society both for lots of spectacular reblooming irises!

Hmmm, time is going by fast. I didn't realize how late it was. It's already tomorrow! Bloomsday is today.

Don't forget about the East Tennessee Plant Swap. It's just one week away!