Special Events

2005 SPRING SYMPOSIUM Co-sponsored by the Atlanta Botanical Garden and Georgia Perennial Plant Association Saturday, February 5, 2005 Day Hall ABG 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. "The Bower of Our Sweet Content: Gardening for the Senses" One consequence of today’s frantic pace is its numbing effect on our ability to savor fleeting moments of beauty.  This year’s symposium, co-sponsored by the Atlanta Botanical Garden and the Georgia Perennial Plant Association, celebrates the five senses and suggests ways for enriching your gardening experience. Read about the exciting line-up of speakers. Registration Information below. Deadline January 28th! SCHEDULE

 

8:00 a.m.	Check-In and Coffee
9:00 a.m.	Opening Remarks
9:15 a.m.	SIGHT: In the Eye of the Beholder Speaker, Pam Duthie
10:15 a.m.	BREAK
10:30 a.m.	SMELL: Fragrant Temptations Speaker, Geri A. Laufer
11:30 a.m.	TOUCH: The Alchemy of Texture in the Shade Garden Speaker, Mildred Pinnell Fockele
12:30 p.m.	Lunch and Book Signing
1:30 p.m.	HEARING: A Symphony of Sounds - Springs, Songbrids & Serpents Speaker, Lee Anne White
2:30 p.m.	TASTE: Savoring the Experience Speaker, Lucinda Hutson

 

Symposium Registration Deadline is January 28, 2005 Cost is $52 for GPPA and ABG members, $62 for non-members A box lunch can be ordered with your registration  for $10. turkey sandwich, chicken salad or veggie wrap Register  by calling the Education Dept at the Atlanta Botanical Garden (404) 876-5859 ext. 2558 Click here to read about the speakers.