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Speaker Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. on the third TUESDAY of the month. Watch the schedule as we sometimes have to shift a week to accommodate a speaker's schedule or a holiday. Speaker meetings are open to the public.
Location
Speaker Meetings are at McElreath Hall at the Atlanta History Center. On occasion, we will be asked to park at the Swan House and walk to McElreath to accommodate parking for multiple events. This parking area can be reached from the Swan House (Slaton Drive) Entrance. Click here for complete directions to the Atlanta History Center and the Swan House (Slaton Drive) Entrance.
The Atlanta History Center Gardens provide a perfect setting for GPPA. The extensive gardens are beautiful in every season. Come early to meetings and stroll the Frank A. Smith Rhododendron Garden in the ravine in front of McElreath Hall. To get a preview of the other gardens at AHC go to their website at AHC Homes and Gardens.
Before the speaker meeting
During daylight savings time, members bring plants to sell/swap in the parking lot. Members also pass on gardening magazines and catalogs to others in an open swap. Lots of Master Gardeners are in the crowd to answer questions. Light refreshments are offered.
2008 Schedule of Speakers
Meetings are held at The Atlanta History Center, McElreath Hall
Social Hour 6:30-7:30 p.m., Speaker 7:30 p.m.
Open to the public. Reservations are not required.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
McElreath Hall
Atlanta History Center"Conifers That Will Grow in a Closet"
Shade gardeners looking beyond hosta, ferns, and other herbaceous species will be inspired by conifer expert Mike Francis, owner of The Maple Farm and Greenhouse Nurseries. He will present a surprising array of conifers that tolerate shade and contribute height, variations in texture, and even winter interest to southern gardens.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
McElreath Hall
Atlanta History Center"Asters for American Gardens"
As Research Horticulturist at Mt. Cuba Center in Greenville, DE, Jeanne Frett has conducted comparative evaluations of more than 50 species and cultivars of native asters suitable for the mid-Atlantic region. She will describe the best performers for Georgia gardens, including inspiring suggestions for companion plants.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
McElreath Hall
Atlanta History Center"Learning to Garden with Drought"
Horticulturist and landscape professional Jim Harrington has decades of experience planting and maintaining specialized gardens in metro Atlanta. Learn his time-tested practical solutions to the South's water shortage and ways to "assist" in the garden's survival.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
McElreath Hall
Atlanta History Center"Perennial Picks for the University of Tennessee Gardens"
Sue Hamilton is Director of the U. T. Gardens in Knoxville. Renowned for their seasonal beauty, the Gardens yield important data concerning the most durable and attractive plants for Southeastern gardens. This is a "must attend" lecture for drought-weary gardeners.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
McElreath Hall
Atlanta History Center"Native Plants in the Garden: From Novelty to Mainstream"
Native plant expert and author Margie Hunter will describe the benefits and beauty of native plants and why they are worthy of inclusion in the perennial border.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
McElreath Hall
Atlanta History Center"Creating Space and Scale with a Versatile Small Tree"
Fred Spicer is Executive Director of the Birmingham Botanical Garden and a landscape architect. This design-focused talk will provide insight into the benefit of including a thoughtfully selected small tree in one's garden.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
McElreath Hall
Atlanta History Center"Salvias for Southern Gardens"
No one knows more about the best salvias for the South than plant expert Richard Defresne. Based in North Carolina, he hs evaluated hundreds of salvia species and cultivars. This important genus includes many drought-tolerant ornamental sages that deserve wider use.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
McElreath Hall
Atlanta History Center"Hostas in the Garden"
Mike Shadrack is co-author with Diana Grenfell of The Color Encyclopedia of Hostas, published by Timber Press. His knowledge and photographic skills will be on display as he describes how these important shade-loving perennials enhance gardens.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
McElreath Hall
Atlanta History Center"The Restoration of Ferrell Gardens at Hills and Dales Estate"
This architecturally significant home and its gardens, located in LaGrange, have recently undergone a remarkable restoration. It includes the historic nineteenth century gardens established by Sarah Ferrell and enhanced by Fuller and Alice Hand Callaway a century later. Horticulturist Jo Phillips, who worked with Mrs. Callaway, will describe this extraordinary garden's history and plants for the future.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
McElreath Hall
Atlanta History Center"Roses Are Plants Too"
Paul Zimmerman of Ashdown Roses in Campobello, SC, promotes roses as another long-blooming shrub for Southern gardens. He'll debunk many outdated ideas, while encouraging a healthy and organic garden environment.