Carroll Co is west of Atlanta via I-20

The Carroll County Master Gardeners will be having their annual Mother's Day Plant Sale on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Ag Education Center, 900 Newnan Road, Carrollton. They will be selling healthy, inexpensive plants of all kinds grown by Master Gardeners and hard-to-find native azaleas. This year the emphasis is on drought-tolerant plants and cultural practices. They will also be selling their new Master Gardener Cookbooks for $20 each, full of delicious recipes and gardening tips. (All cookbook proceeds will benefit Carroll County Veterans' Memorial Park.) Be early for best selection.

VENT DATE: SATURDAY MAY 10, 2008

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

2008 TOUR

PRIVATE GARDENS OF COBB MASTER GARDENERS

MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS OF COBB COUNTY invite you to stroll five delightful personal gardens and one Master Gardener Project on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Advance tickets are $10.00 per person, or $12.00 on the day of the tour at each garden. Each garden will have opportunities for the public to learn ways Master Gardeners are meeting the challenges of our drought. Plant lists and printed educational materials will be available, as well as master gardeners on hand to answer questions.

A Master Gardener Plant Sale at the McFarlane Nature Center will feature drought tolerant plants, herbs and vegetables. The Plant Sale is open to the public.

All proceeds from the tour and plant sale support MCVOCC projects in Cobb County.

Tickets may be purchased through the Cobb County Extension Office at 678 South Cobb Drive, Ste 200, Marietta, GA. 30360.

By Mail: if received in the Office prior to May 2

In Person: Prior to May 9, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mon. thru Fri

All purchased by check only, payable to MGVOCC Tickets may also be purchased at each garden on the day of the tour for $12.00.

For INFORMATION and a BROCHURE, call the Cobb Extension Office at 770-528-4070 or visit: