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Fall JC Raulston
Arboretum Symposium
October 22 & 23, 2004
This has been an incredible year for symposiums in our area and it's
not over with yet. On October 22 & 23, 2004, the JC Raulston Arboretum
will host its fall symposium with a killer line-up. Headlining the
symposium are Michael Dirr of the UGA, the reigning guru of woody plants along
with my good friend, the legendary Dan Hinkley of Heronswood Nursery.
If that's not enough, NC State's Tom Ranney, the mad scientist of woody
plant breeding will tell about his earth-shattering work with Franklinia,
Calycanthus and much more. If you haven't heard Carol Reese of the
University of Tennessee, horticulture's grand dame of comedy, come
prepared to laugh until you can't sit still. Rounding out the lineup
is Florida plantsman Rick Schoellhorn, the guru of what's hot, new, and
tough in bedding plants for hot climates. This is a rare treat to hear
these great speakers on one program. Space is limited so call the
arboretum at 919/513-7005. We will have special open hours to coincide
with the symposium, so give us a call if you are heading this way.
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Garden Fair
September 17-19, 2004
Make plans now to attend Garden Fair, a one-of-a-kind plant sale to
commemorate Horticulture's once-in-a-lifetime centennial celebration.
Plant Delights is proud to be participating in this event which
features the country's most acclaimed specialty nurseries and garden-antique
dealers for a weekend on the grounds of the fabulous Winterthur estate
in the heart of Delaware's Brandywine Valley. There will be lectures
and demonstrations throughout the weekend. Confirmed speakers include
renowned garden designer and author Penelope Hobhouse, Horticulture
editor Tom Fischer, Horticulture science editor Roger Swain, yours truly,
plus expert growers from nurseries throughout the country. In addition,
master potter Guy Wolff will demonstrate his centuries-old techniques
for crafting pots from terra cotta. The dates are September 17-19, 2004...
I'll see you there. For more information, visit
www.hortmag.com.
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