The Research & Education Garden - Griffin Campus
Calendar of Events
July 31, 2008 11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Research and Education Garden
Entomology Picnic. The Entomology Unit will be having a picnic to thank its summer helpers and YSP students.
Contact: Donna Smith
August 14, 2008 10:00 am - Research & Education Garden
GCLP Review Session. Professional landscapers planning to take the Georgia Certified Landscape Professional testing will have a review session.
Contact: Todd Hurt
August 20, 2008 8:00 - 5:00 pm - Garden Education Building
Turfgrass Field Day. Turfgrass professionals from Georgia and the Southeast will be on campus for this bi-annual event.
Contact: Clint Waltz
September 9, 2008 9:00 - 12:00 - Demonstration Gardens
DeKalb Master Gardeners Visit. MG's from Dekalb County will be visiting the Research and Education Garden with Agent Gary Peiffer.
Contact: Gary Peiffer
September 10, 2008 8:00 - 5:00 pm - Demonstration Gardens
Master Gardener Class
Contact: Krissy Slagle
September 12, 2008 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Garden Education Building
Fabulous Containers Workshop. This workshop will focus on creating container gardens at their best. No plant is off limits. You will be challenged to build your own creation using a variety of plant material that will be available. Contact Bob Westerfield or Val Schott (vschott@uga.edu) for more information or to register. Cost is $105 before September 5 or $125 after September 5.
Contact: Bob Westefield
September 16, 2008 1:00 - 5:00 pm - Garden Education Building
Georgia Gold Medal Plant Selection Committee Meeting. The Committee will be meeting to review and consider plants for recognition as Georgia Gold Medal Plants.
Contact: Tony Johnson
September 19, 2008 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Garden Education Building
Herb Academy Workshop. This hands-on workshop will explore the history, biology, chemistry and uses of herbs. You will learn many easy-to-grow and easy-to-use medicinal herb plants that will enhance any garden or provide focus for a new perennial bed. For more information or to register, contact Bob Westerfield or Val Schott (vschott@uga.edu). Cost is $105 before September 5 or $125 after September 5.
Contact: Bob Westefield
September 20, 2008 7:00 am - 3:00 pm - Research & Education Garden
GCLP Hands-on Exam. Professional landscapers will be taking the Georgia Certified Landscape Professional hands-on exam in the Garden.
Contact: Susan Thornhill
September 26, 2008 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Garden Education Building
Plant Propagation and Hobby Greenhouse Workshop. Learn to multiply your garden favorites by seed or cuttings. You'll learn the principles of plant propagation and the operation and management of a hobby greenhouse. There will be plenty of hands on opportunities. For more information or to register, contact Bob Westerfield or Val Schott (vschott@uga.edu). Cost is $105 before September 5 or $125 after September 5. Or, take advantage of the discount registration of $290 for all 3 September workshops.
Contact: Bob Westerfield
October 26, 2008 2:00 - 4:00 pm - Research and Education Garden
Scarecrows in the Garden. Special activities are planned for this last day of Scarecrows in the Garden. There will be a pumpkin patch, a storyteller, pumpkin decorating, a silent auction and more. Visit the Garden throughout the month of October to see all the scarecrows.
Contact: Barbara Harris
November 5, 2008 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Garden Education Building
Forestry Issue Team Meeting
Contact: Ellen Bauske
November 6, 2008 5:00 - 7:30 pm - Garden Education Building
Griffin Rotary Club. Board Members for the Griffin Rotary Club will be meeting in the Garden and Garden Education Building.
Contact: Wayne Gardner
November 12, 2008 8:00 - 5:00 pm - Demonstation Gardens
Master Gardener Class
Contact: Krissy Slagle
November 30, 2008 1:00 - 4:00 pm - Garden Education Building
Santa in the Garden. Santa will be on hand for a special visit with children of all ages. Photos are available.
Contact: Barbara King
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