Events & Happenings

G.H.S. Cut Leaf Show & Plant Sale If you think you like Hostas come see how many different types a true "hosta-nut" may have in their garden! Cut leaf entries must be entered Friday. Hundreds of leaves will be judged & only a few blue ribbons will be given...could you earn one? The plant sale is in the back parking lot specializing in hosta & shade perennials but with a few great sun selections too! Copy/paste the following link into your browser for directions to the church. http://www.gahosta.org/map.htm Date: 05/17/2008 Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Tucker First United Methodist Church Contact: haroldmcdonell@aol.com Cost: free

Avondale In Bloom We are excited to participate in this terrific plant sale & garden walk! Tickets for the eight gardens are $15 & can be purchased the day of the event. No admission to the plant sale. Hope to see you there! http://www.avondaleinbloom.org/maps.shtml Date: 05/31-06/01/2008 Time: 9-6 Sat., 12-5 Sun. Location: Avondale Estates, GA Contact: http://www.avondaleinbloom.org/contact.php Cost: $15 to tour gardens,

Coweta Co. Busting the Seams! The first year we visited this group we couldn't believe the 60+ or so attendees, in 2007 there were 90+, wow...wow! Do these gardeners like to get together or what? Thanks for the 3rd year invite J.C.! The commute to Coweta Co. is never pleasant but this warm group of savvy gardeners always makes the long travel worthwhile! Preorders from the website are welcome. Check or cash are preferred for plants purchased at the meeting. Date: 06/10/2008 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Coweta Co. Fairgrounds Contact: Coweta Co. Master Gardeners Cost: free

Big Canoe Fall Symposium Scott will be one of the featured speakers! We'll be selling plants as well. More details to follow as the date draws closer. Date: 09/03/2008 Time: ? Location: Big Canoe, GA Contact: Scott or Tiffanny, (770) 983-3666 Cost: ?

GMGA Fall Conference The fall GMGA conference is always terrific! A great line up of speakers are sure to be most informative! Speakers include Tony Avent of Plant Delights Nursery in Raleigh, NC, Dan Benarcik of Chanticleer Garden, writer Lucinda Hutson & photographer Lee Anne White. We'll be vending plants! Come see us! So. Poly address is: 1100 S. Marietta Pkwy. Marietta, GA 30060. Date: 10/18/2008 Time: 8-4 Location: Joe Mack Wilson Student Center Southern Polytechnic Contact: Cobb Ext. (770) 528-4070 Cost: ?