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South Metro Rose Society meeting
Date & Time:
10/26 - 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 October Meeting
Date & Time:
10/26
07:00 PM
Event Cost:
free
Phone:
706 354 0450 | Monthly meeting of DeKalb Master Gardeners
Association - Monday October 26th at 7pm at
Chamblee Library, 4115 Clairmont Road,
Chamblee, GA 30341
Dave Parks, Lightscapes of Atlanta, will shed
light on the dream and nightmare of accenting
a garden with light
All are invited to
attend.
Location: Chamblee Library, 4115 Clairmont Rd. Chamblee 30341
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AMERICAN HYDRANGEA SOCIETY FALL LECTURE MEETING
Date & Time:
10/26
07:00 PM to
09:00 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
404-294-5765 | "Hydrangea Year 2009" HGTV Star and garden
writer Erica Glasener will moderate the
panel of experts, to include Mike Sikes,
McCorkle Nursery's Hydrangea Guru and Ozzie
Johnson, intrepid plant hunter and
introducer of several patented hydrangea
cultivars.
The Panel will discuss the gardening year,
the newest hydrangeas, and take audience
questions. A raffle follows the meeting.
The public is welcome! Social time begins
at 7:00pm and the lecture meeting at
7:30pm. Please join us!
Location: Atlanta Botanical Garden, Day Hall
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NW Georgia Rose Society Meeting
Date & Time:
10/27
07:00 PM to
08:00 PM
Event Cost:
$5.00 garden admission
Phone:
770-324-3348 | You are invited to join us in starting a
new chapter of the American Rose Society!
No special background is required, simply a
love of roses. We'll be looking for your
ideas and suggestions. Membership fee is
$15/yr or $20/family.
Location: Smith Gilbert Garden, 2382 Pine Mountain Rd NW., Kennesaw, 30152
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Roswell Garden Club
Date & Time:
10/27
10:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
770-650-4607 | Fall container gardening
Location: Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell
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NW Georgia Rose Society Mtg
Date & Time:
10/27
10:00 AM to
11:00 AM
Event Cost:
$5 garden admission
Phone:
770-324-3348 | You are invited to join us in starting a
new chapter of the American Rose Society!
No special horticultural experience is
required, just a love of roses. We'll be
looking for your interests and suggestions
at this informal 2nd meeting of our
chapter. Dues are $15/yr or $20/family.
Location: Smith Gilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Rd NW, Kennesaw 30152
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Native Plant Sale at GPC Native Plant Garden
Date & Time:
10/28
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:
10/28
10:30 AM to
12:30 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
404-702-4983 | Free educational talk and guided garden walk.
At 10:30 John Little leads a walk among the
native shrub ; at 11:30 Karen Lindauer
discusses wildlife in the garden in her talk
"Inviting Nature Home". Bring a sack lunch to
picnic at the garden. Visit our website for
directions and more information. Walk may be
canceled if it rains. Talk is indoors. Ferns
and native plants for sale 10am-2pm.
Location: Native Plant Garden at Georgia Perimeter College, 3251 Panthersville Rd, Decatur, GA, 30034
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Halloween Hikes
Date & Time:
10/30
06:30 PM to
09:30 PM
Event Cost:
$8 Per Person
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 ext. | Get ready to take a walk on the wild side
and meet some wonderful woodland creatures
at night at the Chattahoochee Nature
Center’s annual Halloween Hikes on Fridays
or Saturdays, October 17, 23, 24 and 30
from 7:00 - 10:00 PM. Experience the
mystery of a short half mile guided night
hike through the lighted woodland trails to
meet friendly costumed forest creatures who
will delight you with their dramatic
antics. Join us for an evening full of
music and fun activities with refreshments
available from Harry’s Farmers Market and
Whole Foods Market! Mother Nature’s
costumed creatures dramatize this non-scary
Halloween festival that will thrill and
delight everyone. After your hike, explore
the new Discovery Center Museum and visit
the Nature Exchange or enjoy the live music
by the bonfire!
Live animal presentations will accent the
experience of nature at night.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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