Perennial Plant Society of Middle Tennessee

06/22/2026

Father’s Day offers an opportunity to consider how we understand, represent, and talk about dads as caregivers. This Father’s Day, Liza Ruggiero considers how gardening can reinforce the essential role dads play as nurturers, while cultivating patience, attention, and connection.

Read article here--> https://www.mindful.org/a-different-kind-of-fathers-day-nurturing-mindfulness-and-care-in-the-garden/

H/T Mindful.org/Liza Ruggiero
Photo: Juliane Lieberman/Unsplash

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06/21/2026

Looking for some fresh Father’s Day inspiration?

"Finding the perfect way to celebrate the fathers in your life can be tough. At Sunday, we believe quality time is always better in the backyard. So get outside, get the kids involved and surprise Dad with one of these great backyard ideas for a fun Father’s Day."

Read full article here-->https://www.getsunday.com/shed/backyard-living/sunday-fathers-day
H/T Sunday
Photo: Laney Smith/Unsplash

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06/19/2026

Perennials to Cut Back in June – For a Second Flush of Glorious Flowers That Will Last Until the Fall!

Discover which perennials to prune in June.

"If you live in an area that has a warm spring, June can seem as though you are halfway through summer already and our garden plants can feel the same. Perennial plants can flower early, mid, or late in the season, and those that bloom earlier in the year can look way past their best by the time June is over."

Read more here--> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/perennials-to-cut-back-in-june-2026

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Photo credit: Images /JohnGollop

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06/18/2026

17 Things You Should Plant in June for a Bountiful Summer Harvest

It’s not too late to start on your garden! Read more here---> https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/gardening/g71443199/what-to-plant-in-june-2026/

House Beautiful/ Arricca Elin SanSone
Photo: YingYang/Getty Images

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06/16/2026

What to do with lavender in June?

"A few simple June lavender care jobs can encourage bigger blooms, healthier growth, and longer-lasting flowers, while also helping to prevent woody, leggy stems later in the season."

An informative tips can be found here---> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-do-with-lavender-in-june

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Photo: Angeline Wagner/Unsplash

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06/13/2026

Come grow with us!

The Perennial Plant Society of Middle Tennessee is a nonprofit group dedicated to horticulture education in Tennessee. We encourage the use of perennial plants in gardens and offer practical gardening advice. Our members stay involved both in the community and in their own gardens.

We host public meetings with expert speakers, organize private garden tours, and hold plant swaps at our gatherings. Each year, we also run a large plant sale and help fund horticultural scholarships for Tennessee students.

Our meetings help Master Gardeners meet their yearly CEUs requirements.

For more information about our organization or how to become a member of an inclusive, environmentally conscious, and nurturing group, visit our website at www. ppsmtn.org.


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06/13/2026

Who does not love a good garden tour? Be sure to check your emails for garden tours on Saturday and Sunday!

In the meantime, enjoy this virtual tour of the Tranquility Garden at University of Tennessee, Knoxville in honor Cornelia Holland, hosta expert and longtime grower who lives right in Middle Tennessee! Thank you Volunteer Gardener for your wonderful programming!


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06/12/2026

DYK---In 2021, 18.3 million households started gardening, and 42% of all gardeners spent more time on gardening activities. It remains to be seen whether these trends, which developed during the Covid-19 lockdown -- especially urban gardening in large cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles -- continue.

Stats can be found at--> https://www.rubyhome.com/blog/gardening-stats/

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Photo: Jonathan Cooper/Unsplash

06/11/2026

DYK---Millennials, individuals born between 1981 and 1996, now represent nearly a third of all gardeners. Many are embracing indoor plants and food gardening, signaling a growing trend among younger households.

For perspective, 70% of millennials consider themselves ‘plant parents.’

Stats can be found at--> https://www.rubyhome.com/blog/gardening-stats/

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06/11/2026

Members of the Perennial Plant Society of Middle Tennessee have some of the most amazing gardens! Here are a few photos from a recent tour!

We are in love with the serenity of this garden! Thanks for the tour LeAnn! Great photos Joanne!