A nonprofit TN organization supporting horticulture education in TN, the use of perennial plants and effective gardening techniques
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The Perennial Plant Society of Middle TN is a nonprofit TN organization supporting horticulture education in TN, the use of perennial plants in the landscape and giving advice about effective gardening techniques. Our activities include:
Monthly public meetings with expert speakers, private garden tours, meeting plant swaps, a huge annual plant sale, and funding of horticultural scholarships to Tennessee students.
WHAT'S NEW AT PPS
PLANT SOCIETY MEETING 2026
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: Social Hospitality: 6:00 pm Meeting at 7:00 pm
Location: Ed Jones Auditorium at Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville
Topic: "Among the Plants at the Atlanta Botanical Garden"
Join us Tuesday, April 21 when PPS members and guests will hear about the Atlanta Botanical Garden, its horticulture team and a few of the team's favorite perennials from the garden.
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Speaker: Jim Smith, Senior Horticulture Manager, Atlanta Botanical Garden
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Speaker Bio
Jim Smith is the senior horticulture manager for outdoor gardens at the Atlanta Botanical Garden where he manages 30 acres of outdoor collections and a team of 23 horticulturists.
He joined the Atlanta Botanical Garden in 2011 as an assistant horticulturist working in the Japanese, rose, and perennial gardens. He holds a horticulture degree from the University of Georgia. After graduation, he worked at The Walt Disney World Resort for two years in Epoct’s Living with the Land attraction and Disney Horticulture.
Benefits of Membership
The Perennial Plant Society of Middle Tennessee is for people who enjoy landscaping, gardening and growing flowers, especially perennials that come back every year. The group and its invited speakers offer ideas, education and friendship to all. Members include amateurs and professionals, beginners and 'old hands,' and their gardens range from large estate landscapes to small plots beside the kitchen door.
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Invitations to attend private garden tours at some of the most beautiful gardens in the Middle Tennessee area.
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Attend monthly society meetings with special program presentations from guest speakers
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Swap plant ideas and plants with other society members
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Be a part of one of the largest plant sales in Tennessee
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Help fund scholarships for local deserving horticultural students
2026 PERENNIAL PLANT SOCIETY PLANT SALE IS OVER
On behalf of the Perennial Plant Society of Middle Tennessee, I’d like to thank every gardener who came to our sale on Sat. April 11. It was the most amazing turnout—certainly the largest we have had in the 32 years of the sale. Lines were long, but we appreciate everyone’s patience and good humor. This wonderful response has enabled us to continue to fund the horticultural scholarships at Tenn. Tech and to support free educational programs on gardening throughout the year.
We are very grateful to our customers for their help in meeting our mission goals.
