MG Snippets 8/20/10

Master Gardener Snippets Friday August 20, 2010

New Events and *Updates

*DECATUR: Updated info-Dave Funderburk talks about his "Top 20 favorite Ferns" September 1 at Wednesday Wildflower Walks at Georgia Perimeter College Native Plant Botanical Garden 3251 Panthersville Road , Decatur, GA Phone: 678-891-2668 Plant Sales start at 10:00 and ending at 2:00 pm. The Guided Garden Walks start at 10:30 to 11:15 and the Talks will start at 11:30 to 12:30 pm. http://www.gpc.edu/~decbt/sales10fall.html

NORTH GA MOUNTAINS: MOUNTAIN HERB DAY at Smithgall Woods State Park Saturday, Sep 11, 2010 9 AM to 1 PM Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of healing with medicines made from local plants. A medicinal plant hike and medicine making demonstration will also be included with a focus on stocking the winter medicine cabinet. Interpretive Ranger and Herbalist Johnna Tuttle is the instructor. Register by September 4. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087. http://gastateparks.org/net/go/parks.aspx?locationid=97&s=0.0.1.5

ATHENS: State Botanical Garden Fall Bulbs Wednesday, September 15 9:00 - 11:00 am Instructor Clarke Co Extension Agent Amanda Tedrow. members $14; non-members $16. When thinking of planting we often think—Spring! What about the beautiful crocus, daffodils and lilies that bloom in late winter/early spring? This session will focus on the importance of fall planting and the types of bulbs that are sure to be a success in Georgia. Participants will learn to select and identify appropriate bulbs for Georgia gardens; site selection, installation and care will also be covered to give you the best chance for success. To register: http://uga.edu/botgarden/eduregister.html or 706-542-6156

PINE MOUNTAIN: Callaway Gardens Fall Gardening School September 17, 18, 19, 2010 Join Callaway Gardens' horticulturists for an informative, fun-filled weekend jam-packed with gardening experiences. Be prepared to take home an abundance of gardening knowledge and finished gardening projects. Fee: $225 for all programs or register individually. To register, contact the Education Department at 706-663-5153 or at education@callawaygardens.com

*CARROLLTON: Seats are limited for the September 25 SHADE GARDENING with Erica Glasener presented by the Carroll County Master Gardeners. Cost is $10, payable by mail or in person at the Carroll County Extension Office at the Agricultural Center at 900 Newnan Rd. Carrollton, GA 30117. Get a registration form at the Ag Center or e-mail uge2045@uga.edu

DECATUR: 2010 DECATUR GARDEN TOUR Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Evening Tour 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26 • Noon-5 p.m. Tickets $20 in Adv. and $25 Day-of. Step into autumn and explore 16 gardens both private and public across our charmingly eclectic community. From the stately and formal to the artsy and whimsical, and everything in between, the tour blooms with ideas to feed gardening inspiration all year. Works by local artists will also be displayed. Saturday evening tour will feature Ryan Gainey's garden. All proceeds are shared by the Oakhurst Community Garden Project and the Decatur Preservation Alliance and used to support their operations and programs. http://www.decaturgardentour.com

*CHARLOTTE NC: GARDEN TOUR SEPTEMBER 26-28, 2010 Last call for signups! Open Garden Days, Wing Haven and Elizabeth Lawrence House and Garden, UNC Botanical Gardens of Charlotte, Private Garden, Rosedale Plantation, Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens and Orchid Conservatory. Contact Tavia Henderson at sttours@mylink.net https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=10f73ySGM6wWPvLuOvDXDTgkiakanrOeOLAGfg3WNSAk&hl=en&authkey=CIePuvMF

*LAGRANGE: Garden Writer, Speaker and ‘10^th Generation American Gardener’ Felder Rushing says “Too bad there ain’t a gardeners’ gossip tabloid - I could fill one front to back. Don’t know why, but every few months I hear through the grapevine something about me that simply isn’t true. Like how I hate lawns, roses, and chemicals. And that I’m a terrible gardener. Well, that last one is true. The others are false.” Hurry and Register- You won’t want to miss the Meet and Greet with Felder Rushing on Friday, October 1, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. part of the fabulous Friday activities that the Troup County Master Gardeners have lined up for the GMGA FALL CONFERENCE Oct 1&2 . Felder also speaks -True Winners: In Tune With Nature- at the conference on Saturday. Early discounted conference registration expires on Sept 1! http://www.georgiamastergardeners.org/conference

MIXED MEDIA

Your Southern garden with Walter Reeves-Show # 16 Scott Nesmith from University of Georgia Horticulture discusses blueberry varieties. Also on this week’s show insect predators, and Sparkleberry Holly with Patricia Collins of Callaway Gardens. 12:30 AND 6:30 Saturdays on GPB http://yoursoutherngarden.com/

eXtension is a great resource for the online community with articles from Cooperative Extension Partners from around the country, ask an expert q&a, webinars, and more. Check out Online Learning Lessons on caregiving, finances, health, nutrition, disaster preparedness.

http://www.extension.org/all/learning_lessons

The American Horticultural Society’s Great American Gardeners Awards Program recognizes individuals and institutions that have made significant contributions to American horticulture. If you have a “horticultural hero” – a memorable professor, a favorite garden writer, or the driving force behind an incredible community project, for example – consider submitting a nomination for this distinction.

http://www.ahs.org/awards/nominations.htm

Next Snippets –Friday August 27, 2010

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