March 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm - John Manion, "Underappreciated Yet Wonderful Native Plants for the Home Landscape"

1/24/2025 4:35 pm

 

 

John Manion returns to Atlanta to speak with us about his passion as education and outreach coordinator at Overhill Gardens in Vonore, Tennessee (between Chattanooga and Knoxville): incorporating underappreciated, yet wonderful natives into our home gardens.


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Garden Party in Smyrna - Sat. 10/26 1-4 pm

10/25/2024 12:35 pm

 

 

 

Please join us for a garden party in Cobb County (the west side at last!), just a few miles from Truist Park. The party will be on Saturday, October 26 from 1 to 4 pm at the home of Anthony Donofrio and Sherman Wong:

 

3406 Kenland Rd SE, Smyrna, GA 30082

 

Please RSVP if you think you'll come. While not a binding commitment, it really helps us plan better. RSVP for 10/26 

 

There will be snacks and tasty beverages on hand. If you'd like to bring some food to share, please let us know when you RSVP  what if anything you might bring so we have a diverse selection on hand. We always appreciate help, but it is not a requirement! 
 
Notes: Anthony and Sherman follow the Asian practice of removing shoes in their home. We will have shoe covers available for those who need to use the facilities but might have difficulty removing shoes. 

 

Also, please park only on one side of the road so neighborhood traffic is not impeded.


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Dr. Bodie Pennisi, "All About Chrysanthemums" - Mon. Oct. 21 at 7:30 pm

9/18/2024 10:42 am

 

 

Join us for a deep dive into perennial Chrysanthemums with Dr. Bodie Pennisi, UGA Department of Horticulture, Vincent E. Dooley Endowed Chair of Ornamental Horticulture.

 

We'll learn about species, cultivars, culture and aspects of propagation. No fall garden is complete without a selection of these pollinator feeding beauties. Maybe we'll even show up with some to share with each other!

 

This meeting will be live at the Dunwoody Nature Center and live-streamed via Zoom. Current members will receive Zoom invites a day or two before the meeting.

 

Social time begins at 6:30 pm; Annual Membership Meeting begins at 7:15 pm


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