Friday Morning Workshops

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Heather Cooper

Floral Design Demonstration

Afton Villa Gardens

 

Marianne Willburn

Tropical Fusion: Using Tropicals in Design

Rosedown State Historic Site

 

Meredith Bishop

Old World Flowers & Soil Block Technique

Jackson Hall at Grace Church

Lunch at Afton Villa Gardens

All guests will gather for lunch at 11:30am

at Afton Villa for lunch under the oaks.

Friday Afternoon Workshops

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Scott Beuerlein
Favorite Plants from Favorite Gardens
Rosedown State Historic Site

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Adam & Jenn O'Neal
Fundamentals of Floral Design and Demonstration

The Gardens at the Corbel

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Bryce Lane
Eye Popping Perennials for Home Gardens
Oakley House at the

Audubon State Historic Site

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Meredith Bishop
Old World Flowers and 

Soil Block Technique
Jackson Hall at Grace Church

An Evening at Harlow Farms

The Speakers' Gala

A highlight of the symposium weekend is the traditional cocktail party to honor participating speakers.

This year, attendees are invited to Harlow Farms, the beautiful home of Neil and Beverly Buckingham, for sumptuous fare, generous refreshments, and opportunities to engage with speakers and garden enthusiasts in traditional southern style.

Saturday Symposium
October 19, 2024

Rosedown State Historic Site

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Bryce Lane

The Joy of Gardening: The Power of Plants to Change Your Point of View

 

Marianne Willburn

Big Dreams, Small Garden

 

Scott Beuerlein & Marianne Willburn

Dear Gardener

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Heather Cooper

Dessert Talk: A delicious floral treat!

 

Adam & Jenn O'Neal

Heat Loving Annuals for a Cut Flower Garden