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Plant Taxonomy
Date & Time:
09/26
08:30 AM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
$90 members; $100 non-members
Phone:
706-542-6156 | This course will provide students with the plant
identification skills needed to name and describe the
plants most commonly encountered in Georgia’s natural
areas. Students will become familiar with the botanical
vocabulary used by plant identification guides and
manuals and will learn to identify plants to species level
using both technical botanical keys and popular field
guides.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
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Fall Festival
Date & Time:
09/26
All Day Event
Event Cost:
entry is free - located in front parking lot
Phone:
404-298-4080 | Something for all ages - exhibitors,
training classes, youth fun and educational
classes. Master Gardener plant sale and
bake sale. Nutrition classes, lots of free
information and many fun activities also
including a plant doctor clinic so you can
ask your fall gardening questions.
Location: 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032 - DeKalb Extension
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Making Blueberry Jam
Date & Time:
09/26
09:00 AM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
770/442-3901 | Remember how fresh blueberries tasted this
summer? Remember how expensive they were at
the grocery store? You can plant your own
bushes this fall & have your own fresh
fruit for years to come - plus save money!!
Bring the kids & sample food made with
blueberries. We'll have fabulous recipes
for you to take home & of course, blueberry
bushes to purchase. They are so easy to
grow so you don't want to miss out on this
fun day with the family.
Visit www.autumnhillnursery.com for
directions
Location: Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping - Woodstock & Canton
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Herb Garden and Conservatory Ramble
Date & Time:
09/26 - 10/26
All Day Event
Event Cost:
free
Phone:
706-542-6156 | Pam will lead a stroll through the Herb Garden and
Conservatory. Mexican tarragon, pineapple sage, Mexican
sage, Thunbergia (black eye Susan Vine), Texas Flame
Vine, lettuces, and cool season crops will be some
specialty plants in bloom.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
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Decatur Garden Tour
Date & Time:
09/26 - 09/27
All Day Event
Event Cost:
$20-$25
Phone:
404-702-7553 | Step into autumn with the 21st annual Decatur
Garden Tour, September 26 & 27. Explore 13
public and private gardens, from formal to
whimsical. The gardens present unexpected
plant combinations in vivid fall colors,
sustainable and edible plantings, innovative
outdoor living areas and serene water
features. The private gardens of renowned
designer and author Ryan Gainey are featured.
During twilight hours on Saturday, two
gardens will offer music and wine. Tickets
benefit two Decatur non-profits.
Location: Decatur, GA
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Native Plant Sale at GPC Native Plant Garden
Date & Time:
09/26
10:00 AM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
678-891-2668 | Saturday native plant sales, 10am-2pm on
September 19 and 26 and on October 10, 24 and
31. We have a great selection of native
plants: shrubs, trees, vines, perennials,
ferns, grasses and plants for limited water
use. See our website for directions and more
information. Wednesday plant sales continue
through November 4.
Location: Native Plant Garden at Georgia Perimeter College, 3251 Panthersville Rd, Decatur, GA, 30034
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Designing with Fall Perennials
Date & Time:
09/26
11:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
404-869-7447 | Color your world this autumn as we introduce
plants, planting combinations and techniques
to extend the beauty of your garden from
fall into winter.
All attendees receive a 10% discount
coupon.
Hastings is located at 3920 Peachtree Rd. in
Brookhaven.
Location: Hastings Horticulture Education Center
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Dahlia Society of GA Annual Show
Date & Time:
09/26 - 09/27
12:00 PM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free with garden admisson
Phone:
770-447-1405 | Dahlia growers from four states will bring
750-1,000 blooms to this show to compete for
prizes & bragging rights. Dahlias of all
sizes, forms, and colors will be on display.
Dinner plate dahlias (10"-12" across) to
pompon dahlias (2" across) and every size in
between will be on the tables. The most
common reaction when visitors enter the room
is "WOW" when they see this exhibit hall full
of these colorful flowers. There is nothing
else quite like a dahlia show so come and see
for yourself.
Location: Atlanta Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall
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Photography Exhibit
Date & Time:
09/27 - 10/18
All Day Event
Event Cost:
free
Phone:
706-542-6156 | Opening reception Sunday, September 27, 1:30 pm to
3:30 pm
Join us in welcoming photographer Don Byram to his first
art show at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia,
“Intimacy.” Don shows his work locally at The Lyndon
House Annual Juried Show, Athica, the Atlanta Ballet, the
Bottleworks on Prince Avenue and numerous restaurants
and coffeehouses. He owns DonByramArt in Commerce, a
combination Frame Shop and Art Gallery.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
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South Metro Rose Society meeting
Date & Time:
09/28 - 12/07
07:00 PM to
09:00 PM
Event Cost:
free
Phone:
770-631-3885 | Affiliate of the American Rose Society.
Programs on all aspects of rose growing &
refreshments at meetings which are held on
the 4th Mondays of most months. Rose
enthusiasts of all levels, especially
novices, are warmly welcome to visit! Dues
are only $15/year which gives you a full-
color, monthly newsletter. Our Consulting
Rosarians can answer your rose questions at
no charge. Come check us out!
Location: Heritage Bank, 440 N. Jeff Davis Drive, Fayetteville, GA
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DMGA September Meeting
Date & Time:
09/28
07:00 PM
Event Cost:
free
Phone:
706 354 0450 | Monthly meeting of DeKalb Master Gardeners
Association - Monday September 28th at 7pm at
Chamblee Library, 4115 Clairmont Road,
Chamblee, GA 30341
Hilary Nichols, Atlanta Botanical Garden
Senior Horticulturist, will speak to the
DeKalb Master Gardener Association about
"Sound in the Garden". All are invited to
attend and listen.
Location: Chamblee Library, 4115 Clairmont Rd. Chamblee 30341
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An Evening with Don and Chris Hastings
Date & Time:
09/30
06:00 PM to
08:30 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
404-681-4898 | The Hastings family has practiced
horticulture in the southeast since 1889.
Join horticulturist and author Don Hastings
and his son Chris as they share stories and
personal reflections about Atlanta's trees
and the changing landscape. The restaurant
Doc Chey's caters this inspiring speaker
event.
Location: Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center, 225 Chester Ave, Atlanta 30316
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Native Plant Sale at GPC Native Plant Garden
Date & Time:
09/30
10:00 AM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
678-891-2668 | Each Wednesday through Nov 4, 2009, 10am-2pm.
We have a great selection of native plants:
shrubs, trees, vines, perennials, ferns,
grasses and plants for limited water use.
Stay for a free garden walk at 10:30am and
garden lecture at 11:30am. Walk may be
canceled if it rains. Talk will go on as
scheduled. See our website for directions,
more information and dates of Saturday sales.
Location: Native Plant Garden at Georgia Perimeter College, 3251 Panthersville Rd, Decatur, GA, 30034
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Plant Talk and Garden Walk
Date & Time:
09/30
10:30 AM to
12:30 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
404-702-4983 | Free educational talk and guided garden walk.
Join Paula Reith for a Bog Garden walk
10:30am-11:15am; then join guest speaker
Renee Hopf to learn about "Gardening for
Wildlife 11:30am-12:30pm. Please note new
times. Bring a sack lunch to picnic at the
garden. Visit our website for directions and
more information. Walk may be canceled if it
rains. Ferns and native perennial plants
available for sale 10am-2pm.
Location: Native Plant Garden at Georgia Perimeter College, 3251 Panthersville Rd, Decatur, GA, 30034
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