Beekeeping Short Course

The Tara Beekeepers Association will be presenting their "Beekeeping Short
Course" at the Reynolds Nature Preserve, Morrow, Georgia, on Saturday,
October 18, 2008 from 8:00 A.M. to 4:15 P.M.  This is a course geared for
beginning beekeepers; however, experienced beekeepers seeking current
information are more than welcome.  This course will enable most people to
easily maintain a hive.

The cost of the day long class is $50.00 or $55.00 day of the program at
the door, which includes 1st year membership Tara Beekeeper Club, Short
Course, refreshments, lunch, handouts and the book, "A First Lesson in
Beekeeping", latest edition.  Children are free if accompanied by a paying
adult.  Bee Club Members can attend for a cost of $15.00 which includes
lunch and handouts.  Additional questions about this course call
770-473-5434 or email hortpa@uga.edu
Tom Bonnell ~ Horticulture Program Assistant
Clayton County Extension Service
1262 Government Circle
Jonesboro, GA  30236
PH:  770-473-5434; FAX:  770-603-4878
 

GMGA Fall Conference

 

  Tony Avent is an international plant explorer, hosta hybridizer and freelance garden writer. He is owner of Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Gardens in Raleigh, North Carolina. Since 1991, his nursery has operated a successful international mail-order business selling perennials through a coveted “wild and crazy” print catalog. He has been featured in Southern Living, House Beautiful, Horticulture, American Gardener and Fine Gardening magazines. On television, he has appeared on Martha Stewart Living, Rebecca’s Garden, Gardeners Diary. Tony says, “I consider every plant hardy until I have killed it myself. . .at least three times.”

 

Dan Benarcik is a horticulturist at Chanticleer, an innovative public botanical garden in Wayne, Pennsylvania. There he oversees the courtyard garden concentrating on tropical, sub-tropical and tender perennials for seasonal display. He is nationally known for his stunning container arrangements emphasizing plants with striking foliage, color, form, pattern, texture and size. He has authored articles for Fine Gardening, Horticulture, Martha Stewart Living and Rodale gardening books. He is an instructor at Longwood Gardens where he teaches a course on groundcovers. 

 

Lucinda Hutson is a popular food, garden and lifestyle writer and lecturer. She also designs gardens, creates festive events and consults on recipes and menus. She is author of The Herb Garden Cookbook and Tequila! Cooking with the Spirit of Mexico. Her articles and photographs have been featured in Fine Gardening, Food Arts, The Herb Companion, Chocolatier and Kitchen Garden. She has appeared on nationally broadcasted radio and public television programs including Southern Living Presents and HGTV. With her lively personality and attention to presentation, she turns every meal into a celebration and every party into a fiesta!

 

Lee Anne White is an award-winning garden photographer specializing in garden design, landscape architecture, horticulture and landscape photography. She lives near Atlanta, but has a penchant for travel to photograph public and private gardens and the work of talented garden designers. Ms. White is a former chief editor for Fine Gardening magazine and author of a number of books including: Outdoor Living Idea Book, Front Yard and Backyard Idea Book, Outdoor Kitchens that Work, Designing with Plants and Exploring Garden Design. 

 

LaGrange - Hills & Dales Estate

BOTANICAL PAPER MAKING 11:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2008
Acclaimed artist and paper maker Nancy Carter from Athens, Georgia, will present
this program about how to make handmade paper with natural fibers, petals and
other plant products.  A box lunch will be provided. $45 per person.
Call Visitor Center at 706-882-3242 or e-mail cmills@hillsanddalesestate.org
to make your reservation. Please note annual pass holders receive a 20% discount.
 

FORSYTH COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS