UT Gardens Jackson Amaryllis Sale Supports Garden Education and Community
UT Gardens Jackson announced its annual Amaryllis Sale for Tuesday, November 11, 2025, offering more than 500 bulbs and a variety of other plants to local gardeners and gift shoppers. Proceeds will support the upkeep and educational mission of the gardens, a resource that contributes to community wellbeing and local environmental learning.
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UT Gardens Jackson will hold its annual Amaryllis Sale on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m. at the West Tennessee AgResearch & Education Center, the University of Tennessee Institute announcement posted October 30, 2025, said. The sale will offer more than 500 amaryllis bulbs shipped from Holland across 26 varieties, along with a selection of trees, shrubs, perennials and other plants. Bulbs are priced at $22 each and will include care instructions. A members only presale was scheduled for November 10.
The event is positioned as both a shopping opportunity for holiday gifts and a fundraiser to support the gardens physical upkeep and educational programming. For Decatur County residents the sale represents a chance to buy high quality plants locally while channeling funds into a community asset that provides learning and green space. The UTIA announcement includes contact and location details for residents who want more information.
Public gardens and plant sales like this one have a ripple effect beyond ornamental landscaping. Community access to plants and gardening education contributes to neighborhood greenery, opportunities for outdoor learning, and informal mental health supports through nature oriented activity. The revenue from plant sales often helps gardens maintain displays, run workshops, and provide outreach that can be particularly important for smaller counties where public funding for green space and environmental education is limited.
At $22 per bulb the amaryllis sale balances quality and affordability for many shoppers, but it also raises questions about equitable access. The members only presale gives early access to paying supporters, which can help the gardens raise reliable funds. It can also mean that those without memberships or with limited budgets may have less opportunity to purchase popular varieties. For local leaders and community organizations the sale highlights the persistent challenge of sustaining public horticultural programs while ensuring they serve residents across income levels.
The UTIA announcement invites gardeners and gift shoppers from across West Tennessee to attend, and it notes that proceeds will be reinvested in the gardens educational mission. As Decatur County residents consider holiday purchases and ways to support local institutions, the sale offers a tangible link between personal gardening and the upkeep of a public resource that contributes to community wellbeing. The UTIA posting contains further contact and location details for those planning to attend.
