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Design Your own Dazzling Landscape - 11/5/09 at 9 am
This program will cover the basics of how to develop or improve your existing landscape plan. Principles of landscape design as well as site analysis and plant selection will be covered. We will also look at how to develop a plan for trouble areas such as spots that are too shady, too wet or too dry. The program will include numerous handouts as well as lunch and refreshments. The program will be taught by UGA horticulture faculty David Berlie and Bob Westerfield. Registration required. $50 fee. Phone: 770-228-7220 - Location: UGA Griffin Campus, Griffin, GA |
Basic Botany - 11/7/09 at 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Basic botany provides an introduction to general plant anatomy, morphology, and physiology, with an emphasis on relating form to function. Using live material and slides, students will make detailed observations of root, stem, and leaf tissues and discuss the processes of water and nutrient movements. The mechanisms of flower pollination, seed dispersal, and germination will be explored, along with the basics of plant genetics, photosynthesis and evolution. Cost: $90 members, $100 non-members. Phone: 706-542-6156 - Address: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA |
Lasagna Gardening: Not cooking, but gardening! - 11/7/09 at 3-5 pm
This is not a cooking class or a gardening class that talks about growing ingredients for the perfect lasagna, but rather a method that requires no digging, no tilling, or removing your grass. It’s true! Join Amy Hanlder in this hands-on class to learn about a nontraditional method of layering organic matter to create a rich bed ready to plant with greens for the fall and summer veggies next spring. Cost: $15 Garden members, $20 non-members. Phone: 678-642-4977 Address: Oakhurst Community Garden Project, 435 Oakview Rd., Decatur, GA |
Fall Container Planting - 11/10/09 at 5:30-7:30 pm
Connie, a landscape architect and Garden staff member, will create fall containers as she discusses the principles of design. These design principles, including color, formand balance, will be explained in one of several handouts that you can take home with you. Connie will also share tips on choosing a container, potting mixes, adding spring bulbs and plant choices for sun or shade. Cost: $15 members, $17 non-members. Phone: 706-542-6156 - Address: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA |
Designing with Native Plants - 11/12/09 at 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
While native plant species can be incorporated into any landscape, the diverse array of our local species offers other opportunities for design. This course will explore design options inspired by the natural occurrences of native species, utilizing natural plant combinations, distribution patterns, and microclimate adaptations. The basic principles of good design will be covered and attention will be given to providing habitat for native wildlife. Cost: $40 members, $45 non-members. Phone: 706-542-6156 - Address: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S Milledge Av, Athens, GA |
Flourish: A Tea and Flower Arranging Event - 11/12/09 at 9:30-11:30 am
Call your best friends to attend this festive party filled with ideas about holiday entertaining. Lori Kunkle of Posh Pots will serve tea and treats in her unique, creative style and then Atlanta event designers Kathy Rainer and Tricky Wolfes of Parties To Die For will demonstrate floral arranging for the holidays. Only 100 tickets are available. A package of eight tickets reserves a table in a prime location. Cost: $45/ticket, $350/reserved table. Phone: 706-542-1244 - Address: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S Milledge Av, Athens, GA |
Lunch & Learn with Cobb County Master Gardeners - 11/13/09 at 12 Noon
'Holiday Decorations from the Garden'presented by Becky Blades. Bring Nature inside! Come and learn ways to use greenery and berries from your own garden to make festive holiday decorations. Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour-long presentation. Free fun event!
Phone: 770-528-4070 - Address: Cobb County Central Library, 266 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA |
Live A Patio Lifestyle in Your Garden - 11/21/09 at 11 am - 1 pm
Tara Dillard is a designer, writer, speaker and a joy to listen to. Create an outdoor room you'll truly use and raise property value at the same time. Designing the patio/deck, materials, plants/pots, furnishings, arbors, ceiling fans, lighting, and color choices. Cost: $5.
Phone: 404-244-4881 - Address: DeKalb County Cooperative Extension, 2390 Wildcat Road, Decatur, GA |
Roswell Garden Club - 11/24/09 at 10 am - 12 Noon
Program: Blue Birds. Free fun event! Phone: 770-650-4607 - Address: Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA |
| December |
Deck the Halls: Wreathmaking - 12/5/09 at 10 am - 12 Noon
Create your wreath using natural materials collected from the Garden for your holiday season, such as hydrangeas, holly berries and pinecones. Join Carol Bulmer for this popular class and bring home a beautiful holiday wreath. Cost: $30 for Garden member, $35 for non-member
Phone: 678-642-4977 - Address: Oakhurst Community Garden Project, 435 Oakview Rd., Decatur, GA |
Greenery Wreath - 12/10/09 at 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Bring the colors of the season to your home with a live wreath that you make in this workshop. Wreaths are constructed on wire frames with greenery collected from the Garden. Materials are harvested just prior to the class to ensure they will last throughout the holiday season. Bring your own pruning shears. Cost: members $24; non-members $27
Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Visitor Center, Great Room, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
Make Your Own Holiday Centerpiece - 12/18/09 at 9 am - 12 Noon
Come prepared with your favorite container and pruning shears to construct your own holiday centerpiece. Greenery harvested at the Garden provides a wide range of materials to suit your taste and design. Each participant will create one arrangement. Cost: members $24; non-members $27. Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Visitor Center, Classroom 2, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
| 2010 |
Garden Earth Naturalist Home-School Club - 1/6 - 2/24/10 at 9-11 am
Each GEN club meeting will offer exciting hands-on opportunities for youth to learn about a different ‘earthy’ topic. Club members will explore ‘free services’ that all ecosystems provide such as pollination, air and water purification, pest control, soil production and recycling as they participate in discovery hunts, environmental games, nature hikes, crafts and more. Youth will have the opportunity to collect data as ecologists in the forest and streams at the Garden. GEN club members will earn a certificate as they complete their eight week learning adventure. JOIN THE FUN! Cost: members $40; non-members $44.
Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Visitor Center, Classroom 1, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
Natural History of Georgia Plants (Native Plant Certificate Core Course) - 1/16/10 at 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
This course will introduce students to the wonderfully diverse natural vegetation of Georgia, emphasizing basic ecologi¬cal principles of plant distribution, prehistoric and contemporary influences on Georgia vegetation, major vegetation types in Georgia, and common plant species that characterize each vegetation type. We will also discuss invasive species and their impact on natural plant communities, rare and endangered species in Georgia, and potential human and climate change influences on the vegetation of Georgia. Cost: members $90; non-members $100
Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Visitor Center, Classroom 2, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
Native Plant Symposium - 1/20/10 at 8:45 am - 3:30 pm
Co-sponsored by The Garden Club of Georgia and The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Native plants are uniquely adapted to local conditions, having co-evolved with other plants, animals, pollinators, and soil biota. Therefore they require little maintenance and withstand temperature and moisture extremes. Most importantly, native plants provide diverse sources of food and shelter for a wide variety of insects and birds, butterflies, mammals, reptiles, etc. in the complex web of life. Join us for a day-long program that considers gardening with wildflowers and other native plants along with related conservation issues. Learn how to incorporate your appreciation of these plants into your home landscape plan. Cost: members $45; non-members $50 (lunch included) Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Garden Club of Georgia, Terrace Room, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
Understanding Botanical Names (Certificate in Native Plants Elective Course) - 1/23/10 at 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Overcome “botanical name phobia” by learning the basics of botanical nomenclature. You will quickly see how fascinating, informative, useful and entertaining scientific names for plants can be! Classroom instruction will be followed by applying what we have learned to plants in the garden. Highly recommended text: Stearn’s Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners by William T. Stearn. (out of print, but relatively easy to find). Cost: members $40, non-members $45.
Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Visitor Center, Classroom 2, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
Arbor Day Celebration with Old Man Spruce - 2/6/10 at 1-3 pm
Why are plants and trees so important? Trees provide many things for humans and other organisms in any ecosystem. Come meet Old Man Spruce (a puppet with personality!) and discover all the important things trees provide. Students will gain a better understanding of the importance of trees through tree games, tree identification, "tree cookie" investigation, and air quality sampling. Cost: members $3, non-members $5.
Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Visitor Center, Classroom 1, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
Botanically Inspired Silk Scarf Creations - 2/9/10 at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Inspired by the rich colors and patterns of nature, you will dye your own silk scarves. Two decorating techniques will be taught and at the end of the evening you will possess the skills to create your own personalized gifts at home. Treat yourself to an early Valentine’s Day indulgence or make one for someone you love. Cost: members $24; nonmembers $27.
Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
Twilight Toasts in the Garden - 2/11/10 at 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 pm
Celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early at Twilight Toasts, an eclectic event that combines a wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live music and an art exhibit – all in a tropical conservatory. Wine selection will be by Five Points Bottle Shop and hors d’oeuvres by Trumps Catering. Ernest ‘Bubba’ Beasley and Jason Royer will be playing jazz on bass and guitar. So gather with friends or break away from your evening routine and come to the Garden for a fun, yet relaxing evening. Cost: members $20, non-members $25. Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Visitor Center and Conservatory, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
Our Shared Forests Saturday Program Series - 2/13 - 2/27/10 at 10:00 -11:30 am
Join this fun Saturday adventure and share what you learned by leading an activity station at our annual Forest Festival on March 3rd! Our Shared Forests (OSF) is Ecuador and Georgia’s Migratory Bird Partnership. In Ecuador, OSF targets habitat conservation throughout the Chocó Andean Corridor, one of the earth’s top five biodiversity hotspots. While, in both Ecuador and Georgia, it aims at creating awareness about 10 bird species that migrate between both regions. This Saturday program series explores migratory birds and their shared habitats through exciting hands-on activities including discovery hunts, bird observation and ID at feeding stations, a migration game, hikes, related crafts and a variety of other hands-on activities. Cost: members $10; non-members $12. Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Visitor Center, Classroom 1, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
Plant Propagation (Certificate in Native Plants Elective Course) - 2/16/10 at 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
This course will focus primarily on vegetative propagation methods applicable to native plants, providing students with basic knowledge of plant growth and morphology, as well as the technical and mechanical skills required for successful propagation. Cost: members $40; non-members $45. Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Visitor Center, Classroom 2, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
Get Out and Prune your Plants! - 2/19/10 at 9:30 – 11:30 am
February is the perfect time to prune many trees and shrubs before new growth emerges. Join Ken to learn various pruning techniques as well as the do's and don'ts of pruning your home landscape. Participants will have the opportunity to try different pruning tools and techniques. Cost: members $10; non-member $12. Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Visitor Center, Classroom 2, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
2010 Southern Garden Heritage Conference - 2/19/10 at 9 am – 4 pm
Robin Salmon will open the conference with a lecture about garden sculpture and close the conference with a presentation about Brookgreen Gardens, one of America's finest sculpture gardens. Sue Burgess will provide a brief history of efforts to save the historic Root House in Marietta and create a garden of the period. Keyes Williamson will provide an update on work being done to preserve the Elizabeth Lawrence Garden in Charlotte. John Waters and Jim Cothran will provide a look into the architecture and gardens of Savannah and their interrelationships. And Gerard Krewer will speak about some of Georgia's rare and unusual fruits-some familiar and some unfamiliar. Amateurs and professionals alike are sure to find this conference interesting and informative. Cost: members$95; non-members $110.
Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Callaway Building Auditorium, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
Azalea Festival - Waycross - 3/6/10 at 8 am - 2pm
Sponsored by the St. Joseph Catholic Church March 7, 2009 – Arts, Crafts, Country Store, Sweet shop, Bar B Q, and Flower trees and plants will available for purchase. Breakfast and lunch will also be sold. Phone: Beverly Deloach at 912-449-5031 - Address: 2011 Darling Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501 |
2010 Newnan Tour of Homes - 4/17/10 at 5-9 pm
This year the tour will include six historic homes and rose gardens all within walking distance of one another. Cost: Tickets purchased in advance are R12. The day of event will be $15. The ticket includes the Antique Show and Appraisal Fair
Phone: 770-251-0207 - Address: The History Center, 60 East Broad St., Newnan, GA 30263 |
Garden Festival Prelude Tea - 4/18/10 at 4 pm
Stroll through an amazing Old South style garden while enjoying a formal tea.
Phone: 706-826-4700 - Address: Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene St, Augusta, GA |
19th Annual Sacred Heart Garden Festival - 4/23 - 4/25/10
Patrons will see the finest examples of garden and floral exhibits, learn from well-known garden experts and authors, buy unique plants and hard to find items in the Garden Market and tour extraordinary private gardens throughout Augusta. The Festival, named runner up Best Festival by Augusta Magazine, opens with the highly anticipated Preview Party. This event gives patrons the first glimpse of the Great Hall, transformed into a garden oasis of live plants and water features. Funding raised from the Festival supports the continuing preservation of Sacred Heart Cultural Center. Call for fees. Phone: 706-826-4700 - Address: Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Mountain Flower Art Festival - 5/15 & 5/16 10 at 9 am
Fine artists and crafters display their original handcrafed art, ranging from watercolors, painters, potters, silversmiths, photographers to weavers. There will also be various performing artists playing during the weekend on the square. A Garden Expo at Hancock Park presented by the Master Gardeners of Lumpkin County which includes a Plant Sale, demonstrations, Wildflower Walk and a Wildflower Display. Call for more info and fees.
Phone: 706-864-3711 - Address: Hancock Park, Dahlonega, GA 30533 |
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