This fall, Tennessee Kitchen Gardens turned five years old—and I almost missed it. There were fall gardens to plant, designs to draw, and real life to tend to. But five years feels worth naming. Not because of numbers or milestones, but because of the small, human moments that showed me how naturally gardens fit into people’s lives here. From dinner tables to crayon drawings, this is a reflection on what’s taken root.

What a year! Reflections of growing business, building gardens, and connecting with our plant community in 2024.

Plan your garden-inspired Thanksgiving meal…