Magnificent Gardens

The 6th Annual Joy of Gardening Symposium was held on Saturday, February 26th, 2011 at the Baxter Hood Center in Rock Hill.  The following is an outline of the speakers and topics. 

Keynote Address by Dr. Richard Ludwig, Magnificent or Mediocre

Session I

    1. Mark Blevins Edible Landscape

    2. Hank Bruno Natives and Newcomers: Some plants for the Piedmont

    3. Paul Thompson Crape Murder and other Dastardly Deeds

Session II

    1. Larry & Sandra Hodges Square Foot Gardening

    2. Richard Ludwig Connoisseur Containers

    3. Ted Stephens Exciting New Woodies & Perennials for Deep South Gardens

Session III

    1. Frankie Fanelli Summer Flowering Bulbs: The Southern Favorites

    2. Elizabeth Morgan 1,000 Rain Gardens    

    3. Greg Paige Hurting the Ones We Love: Why We Do Bad Things to Nice Plants