Hi, to all the Georgia DGers! I received this info through our local Extension Office this morning and thought I would pass it along for your information. A short fuse for the registration deadline - January 22! I wish I could attend but time and money are both currently in short supply.
Jeremy
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GET READY FOR THE GARDENING SEASON WITH NEW IDEAS AND TRICKS BY ATTENDING THE 24TH SOUTHERN GARDENING SYMPOSIUM AT CALLAWAY GARDENS®,
JANUARY 29-31, 2010
Eight Great Speakers at ONE event; Deadline to Register is January 22nd
PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (1/13/10) – Before you know it Spring planting season will be upon us. Get ready by spending a weekend learning latest trends and new ideas at Callaway Gardens’ 24th annual Southern Gardening Symposium, one of the nation’s premier gardening events.
Regardless of skill level, participants can listen and learn about gardening from an outstanding group of experts. This jam-packed schedule includes lectures, presentations and demonstrations. Though content-rich, this event provides the unique opportunity for personal interaction with the speakers throughout the weekend. The 2010 SGS program includes:
* Learning how to create an oasis in your own garden from Taunton Press’ “Idea” author Lee Anne White, who will discuss water garden design.
* Dreaming of a bold, tropical garden? Author Pam Baggett recommends sizzling plants for our sultry Southern climate.
* How about the dream “easy” garden? Author Pamela Crawford will highlight some of the easiest plants to grow in the southern garden.
* For the ultimate dream garden, June Mays will offer inspiration from the British landscape.
* Learn sustainable management practices including insect and disease basics from the University of Tennessee’s entertaining entomologist, Dr. Mark Windham.
* Sustainable gardening starts with good soil and William Cureton, a.k.a. “Captain Compost” will share his soil improvement techniques that anyone can do.
* George Sanko, from Georgia Perimeter College, will talk about ferns for shade gardens and even some ferns that tolerate sun.
* Keynote speaker, TV personality and garden writer Erica Glasener will share stories from ‘A Gardener’s Diary.’
In addition to these presentations, guests can indulge their passion at the SGS Marketplace offering one-stop shopping for the gardener. You’ll find an assortment of choice plants, many of which are touted by Symposium speakers as the new “must-haves”; a superb book selection including new releases by SGS speakers; and a delightful array of garden ornaments. SGS participants will have an exciting opportunity to participate in both silent and fun-filled live auctions.
The program registration fee of $225 includes Friday’s opening reception; Saturday’s continental breakfast, programs with printed materials, box lunch and evening banquet; and Sunday’s continental breakfast and programs with printed materials.
Simply call 706-663-5153, email education@callawaygardens.com. Deadline for registering is Friday, January 22, 2010.
The Southern Gardening Symposium is approved for seven contact hours for Georgia Certified Landscape Professional Continuing Education Units.
Callaway Gardens provides a variety of lodging options for SGS participants. The special rate of $75* per room per night is available in the Mountain Creek Inn® (based on double occupancy). Rates also are available in the Southern Pine Cottages, Mountain Creek Villas and the Lodge and Spa. This rate includes admission to Callaway Gardens per night of stay and day of departure. Nestled in the trees, the spacious Cottages and Villas are available for the choosing. Those looking to pamper themselves will love the luxury Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens.
For further information about SGS or to request a brochure, contact the Education Department at 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292), 706-663-5153 or education@callawaygardens.com.
Callaway Gardens®, is in Pine Mountain, Ga., 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus. For additional information, call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292) or visit www.callawaygardens.com.
*The above room rates are available only to registered SGS participants. Valid for Mountain Creek® Inn only and based on availability and double occupancy. Some restrictions apply. Symposium registration fee is separate.
Contact us about attending for future story ideas/leads in gardening trends, ideas, tips, etc.
About Callaway Gardens
For almost 60 years Callaway Gardens has provided “a place of relaxation, inspiration and a better understanding of the living world” for millions of visitors. Owned and operated by the non-profit Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, Callaway Gardens includes a garden, resort, preserve and residential communities on 13,000 acres in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Highlights include a butterfly conservatory, horticultural center, discovery center, chapel, inland beach, nature trails and special events throughout the year.
In addition, Callaway Gardens offers nearly 100,000 square feet of meeting space, 923 guest rooms, restaurants, a full-service spa, shops, golf, tennis, fishing and more.
Callaway Gardens Living includes five unique residential communities with custom homesites, lakefront properties and cottages on the golf course – each close-knit community offers an ideal home away from home or full-time residence.
Callaway Gardens is home to a 4,000 acre preserve – conserved, untouched land set aside for biological studies and environmental conservation.
Rachel M. Crumbley | Public Relations Manager | Callaway Gardens
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Mailing: PO Box 2000, Pine Mountain, GA 31822-2000
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