Special Events

2006 SPRING SYMPOSIUM Co-sponsored by the Atlanta Botanical Garden and Georgia Perennial Plant Association Saturday, February 4, 2006 Day Hall ABG 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. "Gardening With a Southern Accent" What is the essence of the Southern garden? Connect with the spirit of the Southern garden, the necessary design elements and the selection and culture of the right plants for the right place. Read about the exciting line-up of speakers. Registration Information below. Deadline January 30th! SCHEDULE

 

8:00 a.m.	Check-In and Coffee Silent Auction Bidding Begins Click here to see all of the tempting items to bid on!
9:00 a.m.	Opening Remarks
9:15 a.m.	The Spirit of the Southern Garden Speaker, Carol Reese
10:15 a.m.	BREAK
10:30 a.m.	Finding Your Niche, Good plants for the Southern sun garden Speaker, Kim Hawks
11:30 a.m.	The Healthy Southern Garden, from start to finish Speaker, Amanda Briner
12:30 p.m. 1:15 p.m.	Lunch and Book Signing Silent auction bidding closes
1:30 p.m.	Southern by Design Speaker, Jenks Farmer
2:30 p.m.	A Walk in the Shade Speaker, Dr. Allan M. Armitage

 

Symposium Registration Deadline is January 30, 2006 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.