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East Lake Foundation Partners with SHS
May 25, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mary Dugenske
404-974-4507
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EAST LAKE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH SOUTHEASTERN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
TO CREATE EAST LAKE COMMUNITY LEARNING GARDEN
Innovative garden will build knowledge, connections and community
ATLANTA (May 26, 2010) - Atlanta’s East Lake Foundation, a nationally recognized leader in community revitalization, is pleased to announce a partnership with the Southeastern Horticultural Society, a vital horticulture and environmental educational resource for southeastern states, to create the East Lake Community Learning Garden.
The new Learning Garden, to be located near the corner of 2nd Avenue and Hosea L. Williams Drive in Atlanta’s East Lake neighborhood, will provide a safe, supportive environment where neighborhood residents will grow organic produce in a small urban farm and participate in interactive workshops while learning from each other and gardening experts. An active educational environment, the Learning Garden will serve as an outdoor classroom for East Lake children, especially students from East Lake’s Charles R. Drew Charter School.
“The health of a community is inextricably linked with the health of its residents, and we are delighted to support the East Lake Community Learning Garden,” said Madelyn R. Adams, East Lake Foundation Executive Director. “With the Southeastern Horticultural Society, we look forward to engaging our neighbors in planning a Learning Garden that brings residents together and builds a stronger East Lake community.”
“We are excited about the many opportunities this innovative Learning Garden presents,” said Kate Chura, Executive Director of the Southeastern Horticultural Society. “This summer, we will work with the East Lake Foundation to engage community stakeholders in a careful, collaborative planning process. Together, we will grow a garden that’s responsive to neighborhood needs while cultivating long-term sustainability.”
The Learning Garden will serve as a gathering place and community-building platform both for residents of The Villages of East Lake and the broader East Lake neighborhood. Adams commented, “The Learning Garden will foster healthier eating and living within our community, as well as build bridges among our neighbors.” Following community planning workshops this summer, the East Lake Foundation will host a groundbreaking ceremony this fall.
About the East Lake Foundation
Founded in 1995, the East Lake Foundation’s mission is to break the cycle of poverty in Atlanta’s East Lake community by providing tools that enable residents to build a better future through cradle-to-college education, affordable housing and connections with the broader community. The East Lake approach has been proven to boost employment, reduce crime and improve educational outcomes. East Lake has become a model for holistic community revitalization programs across the country.
About the Southeastern Horticultural Society
The Southeastern Horticultural Society (SHS) is a non-profit membership organization that serves as a resource for horticultural and environmental education and works toward connecting people to nature and providing them with resources to improve their lives throughout the southeastern states. SHS provides year-round environmental education programs and hands-on workshops for children, teens and adults while working directly with community members to design, install and lead educational programs in active learning environments through the Community Learning Gardens program.
April 2010 Newsletter
April 5, 2010
Letter From The Executive Director
Dear Members,
I want to thank past Flower Show Chair Emily Johnson, the many volunteers, and everyone who helped make the 2010 Southeastern Flower Show a great success.
I am thrilled to announce that Mary and Felton Norwood will work together as Co-Chairs of the 2011 Southeastern Flower Show, presented by the Southeastern Horticultural Society on February 25 - 27, 2011 at the Cobb Galleria Centre.
The past year has seen a lot of exciting changes and growth at the Southeastern Horticultural Society (SHS). We proudly started new programs including the SHS Community Learning Gardens and the Edible School Yard Urban Farm, which teaches school kids about nutrition the fun way; by having them grow and taste their own vegetables. Students learn about healthy choices in the classroom and then help to create those options in the community, making the connection between the environment and the food they eat.
We will continue to take the pulse of the southeastern community and respond by presenting new programs, build successful partnerships, increase the membership, and expand to reach a broader audience.
But as a non-profit, our work is only possible because of the generous donations of our supporters. If you want more information about our wonderful programs or would like to support these efforts please visit our website at www.sehort.org.
Best wishes for healthy environment,
Kate Chura
Executive Director
A BREATH OF SPRING IN FEBRUARY
THE 23rd SOUTHEASTERN FLOWER SHOW ENJOYED BY ALL
Although it was one of the coldest, dreariest and rainy weekends in Atlanta’s winter history, ‘Green’ was discovered as soon as you entered through the show doors at the Southeastern Horticultural Society’s 23rd annual Southeastern Flower Show held February 4-6 at the Cobb Galleria.
Visitors from as far away as upstate New York came to the Show, in their search for ideas and beauty, but definitely not warmer climates! The colors and smells of spring and summer could be seen all over the Show, along with the finest examples of plants, garden design and greening techniques. From the different varieties of camellias to the creatively designed landscaped garden ‘rooms’; sparked imaginations and peaked creative ideas for ones own personal garden ideas…just filed away to become realities as soon as the temperatures of spring allow us to sink a shovel into our own Southern gardens.
Ask 100 attendees what their favorite part of the show was and you will get 100 different answers. The Galleria provided a state of the art convention center for an array of feature demonstrations, culinary presentations, hardscape ideas, landscape gardens, and marketplace vendors. A shoppers paradise with vendors carrying everything from gardening tools to botanical jewelry.
Mrs. Mary and Dr. Felton Norwood to Chair 2011 Southeastern Flower Show February 25-27, 2011
The Southeastern Horticultural Society (SHS) is very excited to announce that Dr. Felton and Mrs. Mary Norwood will be Flower Show co-chairs for the 24th Annual Southeastern Flower Show. Please mark your calendars for Friday through Sunday, February 25-27, 2011. Once again, the show will be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre.
When asked about co-chairing the Show, the Norwoods said that they share the same vision for the Show as the Southeastern Horticultural Society does, in that “The Southeastern Flower Show brings our community together sharing beauty, imagination, creativity, and knowledge. It is an important event for the entire Southeast and we plan on being a ‘traveling show’ this fall to reach out to communities across the region in order to increase interest, participation, and attendance at the Flower Show.” The Norwoods have been involved with the Southeastern Flower Show for years through their “husband and wife” artistic entries.
“We have enjoyed our history with the Show, and we enter every year because it’s so much fun!”
To request a visit from the Norwoods (including an optional flower demonstration), please contact the Southeastern Horticultural Society at 404 351-1074.
“Friends in the Field”
This month we are beginning a new featured article called “Friends In The Field”. Each month we will feature a timely article about horticulture from various professionals and enthusiasts in the Southeast. If you would like to submit an article for consideration please send it to:
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Fleur-de-lis
In French, the literal translation for Fleur-de-lis is “lily flower”. However the symbol is thought to have been stylized from an iris and not a lily. Some historians take it a bit further and have concluded that it is derived from one iris in particular, the Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus).
Barnsley Gardens has a deep rooted connection to the Fleur-de-lis. This old estate was once owned by a Prince and Princess of Bavaria whose coat of arms has featured the Fleur-de-lis for centuries. This could explain why Barnsley Gardens has such a rich display of iris in the spring. It was during restoration of the gardens that Princess Alexandra suggested the iris bed that is named for her.
The first iris to make itself known is the reticulata iris, a tiny bulbous iris of around 6 inches tall that can bloom as early as February. It is a welcome sight to see a splash of color in the garden after a long, gray winter. Following these dainty treasures are the bearded iris. We have several old species of iris in this category. One of my favorites is the lavender flowered Dalmation Iris (Iris pallida). Blooming in April, it has a fragrance reminiscent of grape candy. There is a long walk in the lower gardens where they are planted among the native azaleas, and this combination of color and fragrance is striking. Around this time, the Japanese Roof Iris (Iris tectorum) also blooms. This is one of the few shade tolerant iris. It comes in only two colors, blue and white. Both colors are equally beautiful but I favor the white one because it brightens up a shade garden. This iris is also more apt to naturalize by seeding around than other species. In fact, you can have a blooming plant within one year from seed whereas most irises take three to four years to flower from a seedling.
Alexandra’s namesake extends the season with a nice collection of Louisiana Iris in a wide array of colors. These bog irises are complimenting the bald cypress that also prefers a moist site. Another bog iris that blooms around this time is the Yellow Flag Iris (Fleur-de-lis). The Yellow Flag is a real beacon in the garden with its golden yellow flowers sitting atop five foot stems. It also has a great deal of history behind it as well.
Barnsley Gardens has numerous species of iris growing throughout the gardens. Join our horticultural staff for a guided garden tour to learn more. Complimentary tours are offered on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m. with the purchase of admissions. We will also offer several varieties of iris at the spring time plant sale during the month of April.
This month’s “Friends in the Field” article is by Dottie Wheaton
Horticulturist from Barnsley Gardens Resort
Phone: (770) 773-7480 ext.1240
www.barnsleyresort.com
“Mice in the Garden”
Intel Computer Clubhouse at the Edgewood Community Learning Garden
The Amazing Garden
Why is the garden so amazing? There are a lot of things in the garden such as activities; we go to the office and color and do more activities. I’ve been planting flowers and some vegetables. One day we hope you come and visit the garden.
THE DAY I MADE A KUDZU BASKET!!!
One day on a cold day we made a kudzu basket.
Ms. Kyla brought her dog and her friend.
Her friend helped me and she helped Qasim. It
was a fun activity. I had made it because it was
almost Christmas and I wanted to get my mom something
hand made and I didn’t have any money. She could use
the Kudzu basket to decorate.
She could put some roses in the basket or teddy bears in the basket just for fun.
She could even use it for even laundry. I thought it would be the perfect gift. I thought
she was going to be so happy that she would start giving me some allowance.
Okay I was a little over reacting but I was 9 back then and I didn’t know what she would really do.
The beginning of the kudzu basket.
Activities In the SHS Edgewood Community Learning Garden and Around Town:
April 5-9 10: a.m. -5:00 p.m.: Cob oven camp at the garden, with celebration and pizza cook-off on the 9th.
Drop in during spring break to help build a community pizza and bread oven. This project involves building with sand, clay and straw, and is open to participation of kids and adults of all ages. Oven should be finished and ready for baking by the 9th. Children must be accompanied by adults. Come prepared to get dirty and have fun!
April 17th 4:00 p.m. until… Neighborhood potluck with children’s activities. Following a tire cleanup in Edgewood from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Outreach
April 17th 9 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Worms, Glorious Worms! - Free Children’s Workshop
at Peachtree Road Farmers Market at The Cathedral of St. Philip
2744 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta, Ga 30305
April 20th 1:00 p.m. “Welch’s Harvest Grant” celebration with guest Alton Brown, Food Network’s “Good Eats” host, Mike Metallo, Executive Director of National Gardening Association
David Lukiewski, CEO of Welch’s.
Whitefoord Elementary School
35 Whitefoord Avenue, SE
The school is located on the corners of Whitefoord Ave SE and Hosea Williams Dr.
Directions: http://bit.ly/cH98fY
May 1st 9 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Here Chickie Chickie! - Free Children’s Workshop
at Peachtree Road Farmers Market at The Cathedral of St. Philip
2744 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta, Ga 30305
August 5-8th American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) at the Loudermilk Center
The ACGA Membership Conference brings together hundreds of individuals from across the United States, Canada, and abroad, who are engaged in all aspects of gardening and greening. The conference includes hands-on workshops, keynote speakers, a film festival, and visits to parks, school gardens, and community gardens. This year includes a pre-conference workshop on childhood obesity prevention through gardening.
http://www.communitygarden.org/learn/training/annual-conference/index.php
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January 2010 Newsletter
January 4, 2010
The 2010 Southeastern Flower Show is a “must see”!
Join us at the Flower Show and escape the cold gray days of winter by immersing yourself in the beauty of vibrant colorful plants and the Show’s engaging events at the Show.
It’s a Show everyone should enjoy! Hundreds of volunteers, environmental groups, educators and artists, all share their talents and commitments to the Show. Display gardens showcase high quality plants and well designed solutions to landscaping. Greening groups have joined in to share their knowledge and experience about horticulture, and creative designers will dazzle the eye with expressive arrangements. Children will delight in this year’s interactive and hands-on workshops. Special presentations from green businesses will offer innovative ecological solutions to daily living.
Proceeds from the Flower Show are used to carry on the Southeastern Horticultural Society’s educational programs: teaching children about plants; sharing information about regional natural resources; and supporting the best horticultural practices.
Best Regards,
Kate Chura
Executive Director
Join us at the 23rd Annual Southeastern Flower Show. You don’t have to wait until spring to “Discover The Beauty of Green.” Join us now and become inspired by beautiful landscapes, creative floral arrangements and the latest in eco-green products that are perfect for your home.
SHOW HOURS
February 4, 5, & 6, 2010
Thursday through Saturday
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
TICKET PRICES
Advance Tickets through February 3, 2010 $15.00
General Admission $18.00
Student 9th grade—graduate school, with ID $8.00
Youth 1st - 8th grade $6.00
Senior Tickets at Door (65 or older) $15.00
Twilight (after 4:00 PM; no coupons) $14.00
Group Tickets (15 or more, sold by Feb. 3) $14.00
All Access Tickets (Entry any/everyday) $35.00
Southeastern Horticultural Society Members FREE
FREE parking & easy access
Located at the Cobb Galleria Centre
Two Galleria Parkway
Accessible from I-75 and I-285
The Exhibitor’s Guide contains all the information about each of the different divisions, along with the Entry Forms and the contact information for each division, so that you will know who to go to for the most updated information on a division.
The Exhibitor’s Guide is available for download from the website at:
http://www.sehort.org/flower_show/exhibitors_guide/
Important Dates for Exhibitors
January 24, 2010: Mailed entries for Horticulture must be postmarked no later than January 22, 2010.
If you miss the deadline on-site entries are limited to one entry per class.
February 2, 2010: Horticulture delivery installation from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
February 2, 2010: Garden Design installation from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
February 3, 2010: Artistic installation from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
February 3, 2010: Judging from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. trophies and ribbons will be awarded in each class.
For more information call 404-351-1074
or visit us at http://www.sehort.org/flower_show
FLOWER SHOW TICKET INFORMATION FOR SHS MEMBERS:
In an effort to be more environmentally friendly and save trees, we are using more electronic forms of communication to reach out to our members.
Thus, we are not mailing out Flower Show tickets to SHS members this year. Instead, we will have an SHS Ticket Booth at the front entrance of the Show specifically for this purpose. All you need to bring with you is your picture ID.
ADVANCE FLOWER SHOW TICKET SALES INFORMATION:
If you have purchased a Flower Show ticket online, your name has been placed on a list. The day you arrive at the Flower Show, you will be directed to a station for advance ticket purchases. Simply bring a copy of your paypal receipt and your picture ID for entrance.
If you have not purchased your advance ticket you still have time. Wednesday, February 3rd is the last day to purchase advance tickets. Visit: http://www.sehort.org/flower_show/ticket_information/ to purchase your ticket today!
SPEAKERS FOR THE FLOWER SHOW
The Home Depot Stage Schedule
Thursday, February 4
11:00 Jean Stanback Brumley Memorial Lecture and Franklinia Society Speaker, Renny Reynolds, Manhattan Florist and Event Planner presents “Hortulus Farm: The Story of an American Garden”
12:30 Chef Carvel Grant Gould of Canoe presents “Cooking In the Garden”
2:00 Walter Reeves, radio personality and writer, presents “For the Green Scene, Maintenance Matters!”
3:00 Michael Dirr, Ph.D, University of Georgia, presents “Hydrangeas for Southern Gardens - The Best Heritage Cultivars and New Introductions” sponsored by The Home Depot
4:00 Kevin Moran of Flowerwood Nurseries presents “Encore Azaleas & the New 2010 Plants in the Southern Living Plant Collection”
Friday, February 5
11:00 Laura Iarocci and Victoria Denson of Faith Flowers presents ” Colorful Wonderful Weddings”
12:30 Jean Van Krevelen, garden author and garden coach, presents “Grocery Gardening - Planting, Preparing and Preserving Fresh Food”
2:00 P. Allen Smith, TV host, writer and professional gardener, presents “Abundance From Small Spaces, Gardening in Containers and Raised Beds with Style” Sponsored by The Home Depot.
3:00 Joe Washington, TV personality, presents “Gardening to Beat the Elements”
4:00 Erica Glasener, horticulturist and author, presents “Proven Plants for Southern Gardens”
Saturday, February 6
10:30 Ryan Gainey, presents “Plants, Places, People and Patterns,” a lecture and book signing in the Auditorium
11:00 Larry Hammack of Foxgloves & Ivy Floral Design Studio presents “You Don’t Have to Be From Ireland to Be Green!”
12:30 Chefs Todd Richards and Jerry Slater of One Flew South restaurant
2:00 Ashton Ritchie, gardening & lawn care expert, presents “Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening” Sponsored by The Home Depot.
3:00 Pamela Crawford, garden designer and author, presents “Easy Container Combos: Vegetables and Flowers”
4:00 Ashton Ritchie, gardening & lawn care expert, presents “Secrets to a Great Looking Lawn” Sponsored by The Home Depot
5:00 Chef Jim Holycross of McCray’s West Village Tavern
Demo Stage Speakers
Thursday, February 4
10:30 Karin Guzy of Arranged for You presents “Flower Arranging Tools”
11:30 Graeme Teague, author, presents “Tropical & Garden Flower Identification”
12:30 Michelle Valigursky, author, “Creating Curb Appeal”
1:30 Kevin Moran of Flowerwood Nurseries presents “Proper Pruning Techniques: When, Where and How to Properly Prune Shrubs”
2:30 Jim Quick, University of Georgia, presents “Beekeeping Basics”
3:30 Lisa Bartlett of Gardens to Go presents “No Brainer Containers”
Friday, February 5
10:30 Mary-Kate Mackey, author, presents “Beauty in Bounds - Successful Container Gardening”
11:30 John Yow, author, presents “The Armchair Birder: Discovering the Secret Lives of Familiar birds”
12:30 Jim & Joyce Lavene, authors, present “What’s in That Soup? Poisonous Plants We Eat Every Day”
1:30 Mary-Kate Mackey, author, presents “Every Garden Tells a Story - ” What Garden Magazines Leave Out”
2:30 Laura Iarocci of Faith Flowers presents “Sweet Floral Treats”
3:30 Blake Watkins of Trees Atlanta presents “Non-native Invasive Plants”
Saturday, February 6
10:30 Kyla Zaro-Moore, Community Environmental Educator - Southeastern Horticultural Society, presents “Chickens in the Garden”
11:30 Daryl Pulis of Mrs. Greenthumb presents “Easy Organic Gardening”
12:30 Rick Smith of Pruning Guru presents “Pruning Shouldn’t Hurt”
1:30 Karen Garland of the Georgia Conservancy presents “Tickle Your Senses Both Day & Night- How to Create a 24-Hour Sensory Garden”
2:30 Larry Hammack of Foxgloves & Ivy Floral Design Studio presents “Green Tips in Floral Design”
3:30 Puppatoons presents “The Little Green King” puppet Show
2010 Southeastern Flower Show Landscapers
Bloom’n Gardens
Scenic Environments
Ed Castro Landscape
Miller Landscape
Unique Environment Landscapes
The Home Depot
2010 Southeastern Flower Show
Participating Market Place Vendors
Business/website Booth Number
New York Times 1
newyorktimes.com
Mary Booth Cabot - Watercolorist 2
mboothcabot.com
Trent Gibbs Pottery 3
trentgibbspottery.com
Carole Shaber Designs 4
caroleshiber.com
Invisible Fence by Peachtree 5
peachtree.invisiblefence.com
Back Support Images 6
backsupportimages.com
Home & Garden Design, Inc. 7
home-garden-design.com
Horizons LTD 8
horizonsltd.com
Start Naked 9
startnaked.com
Steel Art by Kathy 10
kathywaltonart.weebly.com
Lightscapes of Atlanta, Inc. 11
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Sky Drops, Inc. 12
skydropsinc.com
Spirit LaLa 13
spiritlala.com
Joseph’s Colours 14
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Indigo Bath & Body 15
indigobathandbody.com
Artful Mosaics for Home and Garden 16
mosaicmaus.com
Hudson River Inlay 17
hudsonriverinlay.com
Ultimate Creations 18
infinitealoe.com
Bird Feeder Direct 19
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E F International 20
connect2nature.com
Rick Heard’s Garden Originals 21
615 653-8045 cell phone
How Cute! 22
614 267-0772
LaCigale 23
lacigale-usa.com
Ashe-Simpson Garden Center 24
770 458-3224
Brennan’s Orchids, LLC 25
brennansorchids.com
LG Concepts, Inc. 26
lgbagzit.com
Lee Valley Tools 27
leevalley.com
Courtney Design 28
courtneydesign.com
Nature’s Creations 29
leafpin.com
Sinbad Crafts and Plants - Fly - Trap Farm 30
flytrapfarm.com
Horticultural Institute of Southern California 31
shopdepalma.com
William C. Wood Collection 32
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Jazzy Artz 33
jazzyartz.com
Ann’s Art Glass 34
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The Outdoor Lights, Inc. 35
theoutdoorlights.com
The Grateful Gourd 36
thegratefulgourd.com
Fleurstone 37
fleurstone.com
House About It 38
houseaboutit.com
Dargan Landscape Architects 39
dargan.com
Heather Lane Pottery 40
heatherlanepottery.com
Maplecrest Lilies 41
maplecrestlilies.com
The D. Landreth Seed Company 42
landrethseeds.com
Owens Orchids 43
owensorchids.com
Reid H. Leonard, PH. D 44
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The Water Beads 45
thewaterbeads.com
McMahan’s Nursery, LLC 46
mcmahansnursery.com
Vigoa Cuisine 47
vigoacuisine.com
High Museum of Art 48
high.org
Casual Image 49
casualimage.com
Meet Our 2010 Southeastern Flower Show Chairman
Emily Johnson
The Southeastern Horticultural Society is gearing up for its 23rd annual Southeastern Flower Show. There are only 2 weeks to go until the Cobb Galleria Centre is turned into a paradise of beauty bursting with color, ideas and the latest green living lifestyles where we can “Discover the Beauty of Green.”
An event of this magnitude takes hundreds of volunteers and countless hours of preparation, dedication and organization. Our highly qualified leader in chairing this event in 2010 is Emily Johnson. Emily has been an integral part of the Flower Show for over ten years volunteering her time, knowledge and willingness to inspire others and spreading her love of horticulture to adults and children. All of this comes easily and natural to a person who has had a prominent career in education. Teaching has been the root of Emily’s professional career. A graduate of the University of Georgia, she received both a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master’s in Education. She then went to Georgia State University and received an Education Specialist Degree. Emily has taught in elementary schools, been a reading consultant for the Atlanta Public Schools, was the Director of Instruction for the Westminster Elementary School, founder of the tutoring service for children, “All About Learning,” and has been an adjunct professor for both Georgia State University and Perimeter College. At the top of all of these accomplishments is her number one priority-her family. Emily is a wife, mother of two and grandmother of four. Believe it or not, she still finds spare time to do some of her favorite hobbies: cooking, gardening, floral design, and traveling to far off places.
The Southeastern Horticultural Society wants to thank Emily for being this year’s Show Chairman!
(Photo of Emily Johnson in the Southeastern Horticultural Society’s Community Learning Garden at Edgewood)
DUBELYOO, THE ARTIST BEHIND THE SCENES
The Southeastern Horticultural Society (SHS) is proud to introduce the artistic genius of Dubelyoo, pronounced W.He is the man behind the creation of the graphic design for this year’s Flower Show. Dubelyoo is not new to the art scene. On the contrary, his portfolio includes corporate giants such as Nike, Pepsi, Coca-Cola and Heineken. His talents range from producing graphics for music videos, feature films, publications and web sites.
Dubelyoo isn’t just a brilliant designer; he is also a highly successful art curator. His first show at the High Museum of Art sold out in just two hours! He also is the producer of the largest touring urban art show in the U.S., “Arts, Beats & Lyrics.” We are sure you will agree that his playfulness with color, style and organics helped create the perfect visuals for the 2010 Southeastern Flower Show!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Opening Night Party
at the Cobb Galleria on the Show floor
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Tickets are $225 per person, 7 p.m.
23rd Annual Southeastern Flower Show
at the Cobb Galleria Centre
February 4-6, 2010
Flower Power
at the Cobb Galleria Centre on the Show floor
February 5, 2010, 8:00 p.m.
tickets are $75 and include a membership
October 2009 Newsletter
October 12, 2009
Letter from the Executive Director
Our neighbors have begun to put their gardens to bed for the winter as the cool crisp air of fall moves into the Southeast. Fall is also the time of year when our staff and volunteers are in full focus at the Southeastern Horticultural Society (SHS) as we gear up to “Discover the Beauty of Green,” the 23rd annual Southeastern Flower Show, to be presented February 4-6, 2010 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. We are expecting our best show ever, with a renewed focus on horticulture education, environmental sustainability and the most creative and original floral and horticulture displays.
At our new Community Learning Garden, it’s all about going green! Preparations for the installation of our state of the art entrance pergola, made from re-purposed materials, and a rainwater harvesting cistern will soon be new additions to this already fabulous teaching community garden. The garden has also hosted several children’s workshops featuring the benefits of eating locally grown foods.
The SHS made new friends and visited with familiar faces during a tour of the Vince Dooley Garden, and it also hosted a beautiful English Garden party complete with champagne and toast points. I hope you will join us and become a member; we need your support to continue to create educational programs and bring together our communities through the beauty of horticulture.
Best Regards,
Kate Chura
Executive Director
The Exhibitor’s Guide is ready and available for download from the website at: http://www.sehort.org/flower_show/exhibitors_guide/
The Exhibitor’s Guide contains all the information about each of the different divisions, along with the Entry Forms and the contact information for each division, so that you will know who to go to for the most updated information on a division.
A quick overview on how to enter the Southeastern Flower Show competitions
1. How to use the Entry Form
Obtain forms from the Exhibitor’s Guide for the Artistic, Garden Design or Horticulture Divisions. To download a copy of the Guide, go to the FLOWER SHOW tab on the website at http://www.sehort.org.
Only Horiticultural Division entries can be made online. Under FLOWER SHOW at www.sehort.org, go to the Exhibitor Registration tab.
2. How to send forms
Entries may be mailed or faxed to the Division Entry chairs. See appropriate section of the Exhibitor’s Guide for Division Entry Contact information. Entries will be accepted and acknowledged in the order received.
Each exhibitor is required to list the correct botanical names. Please see the Exhibitor’s Guide to assist you with the proper entry names.
Important Dates for Exhibitors
• Fall 2009: Download Flower Show Exhibitor’s Guide for general rules and competitive classes in Artistic, Garden Design and Horticulture.
• October 1, 2009: Entries will be accepted for Artistic, Garden Design, and Horticulture Divisions.
• November 4, 2009: Deadline for Horticulture specimens to be in the possession of the exhibitor (90 days before the show is required). Orchids, Par, and Pro’s Corner require at least 6 months possession.
• January 20, 2010: All entries for Artistic and Garden Design must be received by the entry chairs.
• January 24, 2010 Mailed entries for Horticulture must be postmarked no later than January 22, 2010. If you miss the deadline on-site entries are limited to one entry per class.
• February 2, 2010 Horticulture delivery installation from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.• February 2, 2010 Garden Design installation from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
• February 3, 2010 Artistic installation from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• February 3, 2010 Judging from 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. trophies and ribbons will be awarded in each class.
UPDATE FROM SHS’ COMMUNITY LEARNING GARDEN AT EDGEWOOD
We’ve been growing minds as well as plants and vegetables at the Edgewood Community Learning Garden! The Edgewood Community Learning Garden survived the deluge, thanks to raised beds and plenty of mulch!
As the summer crops are slowing down, the fall crops are springing up. Eggplants, peppers, squash and tomatoes are giving way to turnips, radishes, carrots, spinach, beets, broccoli and more.
IMAGE (I Must Achieve the Goal to Excel) afterschool program visits the Garden on Mondays and Thursdays to work in their plots. They are becoming experts in squash beetle and aphid demolition and are saviors of ladybugs and worms. The jury’s still out on spiders and centipedes, but we’re learning to peacefully coexist. Program participants are excited to see how fast their seeds sprout and grow, and are looking forward to making pasta sauce with the abundant basil.
A neighboring cub scout troop from Greater Smith Chapel also claimed a plot, sowing out fall veggies and eliminating squash vine borers. Organic pest control is part of the fun of gardening with youth, as they enjoy sanctified bug-squishing sessions.
Though IMAGE participants have built a compost bin, it’s not filling up fast enough for creating new beds, so neighborhood volunteers have helped collect trucks full of county compost as well as mule manure from a local farm to make a rich planting mix.
Now that things are drying up, we’ll continue seeding and transplanting fall crops and learning how they grow and taste.
The Southeastern Horticultural Society (SHS) is now providing outreach to the 6 K-2 classes at Whitefoord Elementary School, linking science curriculum to outdoor lessons. The classes have the opportunity to apply what they learn in their classrooms to what they find in their environment. From learning to use a weather station to planning a garden according to moon phases, the students are gaining hands-on experience linked to the Georgia Performance Standards. Lessons will culminate in field trips to the Edgewood Community Learning Garden as well as entries into the school’s upcoming science fair.
The Edgewood Community Learning Garden was excited to be on the Pedals to Produce bicycle tour on October 18th. Riders had the chance to bike to a variety of community gardens and other urban agriculture sites, with the option of touring farmers markets on October 17th. The tour showcased Atlanta’s burgeoning local food community and connected eaters and growers via bicycle.
Students from Whitefoord Elementary enjoyed participating as a public service announcement (PSA) was filmed at the garden to help promote the SHS and the 2010 Flower Show.
Right now, the Garden is installing a water catchment system so that it can meet most of its watering needs through rain water. The catchment system is being provided through a WaterWorks grant from Organic Gardening magazine and Aveeno. The system will utilize old Georgia Power telephone poles along with old Department of Transportation signs to create a spectacular entrance to the garden that doubles as the collection system for the rainwater. A large cistern will be used to hold the water on-site for the garden’s upkeep.
This will be a huge step toward sustainability for the Garden, and a creative example for other gardens interested in capturing rain water.
Come out to the garden on November 12 at 10 A.M. for the Rain Harvest Dedication to celebrate the new water catchment system.
Come out and join us in the garden whether it’s for the beautification day, the dedication or just to stop by and see what’s going on. We’d love to have all of you see how the garden is progressing.
The garden is located at the intersections of Hardee Street and Mayson Avenue in the Edgewood neighborhood in the city of Atlanta.
1503 Hardee Street
Atlanta, Ga 30307
A LOVELY DAY FOR A GARDEN TOUR
Barbara and Vince Dooley hosted “A Gardening Experience” to benefit the Southeastern Flower Show and its parent organization the Southeastern Horticultural Society (SHS) on Sunday, September 13, 2009 in Athens, Georgia. Coach Dooley is not only a friend of the SHS but also a board member.
The Dooley’s moved into their home, built in a valley in the middle of a 2 1/2 acre lot, some 44 years ago. Over these years, many changes have been made. Hubert Owens designed the patio at the back of the house; a swimming pool was added, and several other major additions have been built. Most important to the Dooleys, however, is the landscape. Since 1995, when Vince Dooley developed a passion for horticulture, the 2.5 acres surrounding his house have been transformed into a virtual botanical garden, with many rare trees and shrubs. There are more than 100 varieties of camellias and Japanese maples, as well as numerous hydrangeas. Adjacent to the Dooley home, are the variety of blue hydrangea that Dr. Michael Dirr named ‘Dooley’. (Shouldn’t they bloom red and black?)
“This garden is a complete dazzler”, sited one of our SHS members who attended the tour. Along with incredible plant material, the garden also features statuary, a container garden, fountains, and a weeping garden that contains a prized bald cypress, ‘Cascade Falls’. The Dooley’s manage drought conditions, in part, by drawing from the lake fed stream that flows through the property. Rain barrels close to the house supply enough water for the container garden as well.
With over 120 people in attendance the event was a great success bringing in new members from across the state. Thank you so much Vince and Barbara for supporting our organization!
The Dooley garden is full of horticultural treasures and surprises. You might easily conclude that this garden will become, like its owner, a legend.
A TRADITIONAL ENGLISH GARDEN PARTY
It rained, and at times it poured, but that did not dampen the spirits at the September 17, English Garden Party hosted at Mickey Webb’s beautiful Tudor-style home.
Hats and flats were the suggested attire for the evening. The hats were magnificent and some were very creative.
The weather was typical English ... rain, rain and then more rain. But even the worst deluge couldn’t dampen the spirits of those guests and members that attended the English Garden Party sponsored by the Southeastern Horticultural Society. 75 members and guests showed up in hats and heels and enjoyed full English faire, from Pimm’s and crumpets to Shepherds pie.
A heartfelt thank you goes to Mickey Webb for opening up her beautiful Tudor style home in the heart of Buckhead. The atmosphere was filled with music provided by strolling English musicians and beautiful English décor that fills Mickey’s home. Only one thing was missing… a stroll through her exquisite English garden.
Enjoying the party are (from left to right) host, Mickey Webb, SHS Board member, Andrea Strickland and 2010 Flower Show Chairman, Emily Johnson.
NEW WEBSITE JUST IN TIME FOR THE FLOWER SHOW
Whether you go to http://www.sehort.org or http://www.flowershow.org you will find a new website that was recently unveiled just in time to provide information for the 2010 Flower Show.
Before October, whenever you would try to locate information about the Southeastern Horticultural Society (SHS) or the Southeastern Flower Show (SFS) you had to decide which site to look at for the information you were in search of. Now we’ve made things a lot easier for you, our members and loyal supporters.
Starting this month whenever you go to either http://www.flowershow.org or http://www.sehort.org you are directed to the same website for everything you need to know about the SHS and the SFS.
The new site is easy to navigate and use. It also includes links to access all of our social networking sites, including Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and YouTube.
Add us on the above social networking sites and keep track of all our upcoming events, fundraisers, updates from the Edgewood Community Learning Garden and more!
Check out the new website today and connect with us through our networking sites. We look forward to hearing from you!
IT’S TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT FORCING BULBS FOR THE FLOWER SHOW!
Suggested Timing For Forcing Bulbs
Bulb Chill Weeks Required Begin Cool Treatment Remove From Cold Weeks to Bloom
Tulip 12 to 16 Sept. 21 to Oct. 19 Jan. 7 to Jan. 14 3 to 4
Narcissus 10 to 12 Oct. 21 to Nov. 4 Jan. 13 to Jan. 20 2 to 3
Hyacinth 9 to 13 Oct. 21 to Nov. 18 Jan. 13 to Jan. 20 2 to 3
Muscari 9 to 13 Oct. 21 to Nov. 18 Jan. 13 to Jan. 17 2 to 3
Crocus, Dwarf Iris 9 to 13 Oct. 28 to Nov. 25 Jan. 13 to Jan. 26 1 to 2
Amaryllis None Pot upon purchase 6 Weeks (Variable)
Paperwhite Narcissus None * **
*Keep at 45 to 50 degrees for 10 days for root development
**6 Weeks (Including time for root development)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Edgewood Community Learning Garden Water Cistern Ribbon Cutting
November 12 at 10 A.M.
1503 Hardee Street
Atlanta, Ga 30307
November 14-15 Enviro Expo USA
at the Georgia World Congress Center
This event is free and open to the public.
November 29, 2009
Serenbe Holiday Bazaar
1-4 P.M.
February 4-6, 2010 - The Southeastern Flower Show at the Cobb Galleria Centre
NEW SHS STAFF
Chris Whitlock
Chris Whitlock has joined the Southeastern Horticultural Society as a part-time membership coordinator and administrative assistant. Chris began with us as a volunteer 7 months ago. She is a University of Georgia graduate with a BA in journalism from the Grady School of Journalism. Chris comes to us with a decade of freelance writing and special event planning. She has also followed her passion and is about to receive a second degree in horticulture from Chattahoochee Tech, with an emphasis on sustainable horticulture. Chris has three beautiful daughters, Shelli 19, Avery 16 and Morgan 13. In her spare time she enjoys running and participating in triathlons.
August 2009 Newsletter
August 3, 2009
Summer is filled with exciting activities at the Southeastern Horticultural Society. Emily Johnson, Southeastern Flower Show Chairman, is building her team of volunteers and planning the 23rd annual Southeastern Flower Show that will take place February 4-6, 2010 at the Cobb Galleria Centre.
The Edgewood Community Learning Garden is bursting with excitement. Kids, families and community members from the neighborhood are getting involved and learning about growing organic vegetables and sharing gardening techniques. In the coming months we’ll be creating a water catchment system in partnership with the WaterWorks program. Be sure to pick up the current issue, August/October 2009 of Organic Gardening Magazine, page 15, to learn more about it.
Our calendar is filling up with events and workshops the entire family can enjoy. We hope you will join us.
Best Regards,
Kate Chura
Executive Director
2010 SOUTHEASTERN FLOWER SHOW
Discover The Beauty Of Green
The 23rd Annual Southeastern Flower Show
February 4 - February 6, 2010 at the Cobb GalleriaCentre
Escape the gray and cold of winter and enter a world of beautiful green environments! Back by popular demand, The Southeastern Horticultural Society will host its 23rd annual Southeastern Flower Show Thursday, February 4, 2010 through Sunday, February 6, 2010. The Flower Show will once again be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre.
“Discover new landscape and gardening techniques and experience floral splendor at the 2010 Flower Show,” enthuses Show Chairman Emily Johnson.
“This spectacular event will celebrate the beauty of our natural world and inspire innovative designs and solutions for everyone and every place. It will kick off another great year of educational programs and events presented by the Southeastern Horticultural Society” added Kate Chura, Executive Director.
The show will surprise and delight attendees as they meander through the new floor design filled with extraordinary exhibits of plants, environmentally green ideas and tips, interactive workshops for kids, entertaining and enlightening speakers, organic gardening and cooking demonstrations, and eco-friendly products for the home and garden. There will be something for everyone, from seniors to toddlers and from novice gardener to expert horticulturist.
Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010 - Sunday, February 6, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday
Location: Cobb Galleria Centre - located at Two Galleria Parkway in the Northwest Atlanta area at I-75 and I-285
| Advance Tickets (sold through February 3, 2010) | $15 |
| General Admission Tickets | $18 |
| Student Tickets (9th Grade through graduate school - ID required) | $8 |
| Youth Tickets (1st through 8th Grades) (Children in Kindergarten and under admitted free) | $6 |
| Senior Citizen Tickets at Door (65 or older with ID) | $15 |
| Twilight Tickets (Admission after 4:00 p.m. Thursday-Saturday - no coupons apply) | $14 |
| Group Tickets (15 or more sold through February 3, 2010) | $14 |
| All Access Tickets (entry any/everyday) | $35 |
| Southeastern Horticultural Society Members | Free |
See you at the flower show!
VINCE DOOLEY GARDEN TOUR
Barbara and Vince Dooley Host “A Gardening Experience”
Enjoy a Once in a Lifetime Chance to see the Legend’s Garden!
Benefiting The Southeastern Flower Show and its parent organization, The Southeastern Horticultural Society
Sunday, September 13, 2009
5 to 8 in the evening
Athens, Georgia
Host Committee
Betty & Robert Balentine Luci & Mack Furlow
Ann & Harvey Cabaniss Margaret Howard
Lane & Richard Courts Candy & Greg Johnson
Mercer Davis Lili Ouzts
Barbara & Vince Dooley Hart Roberts
Diane & Ed Festa Marsh & Greg Webb
Lisa Fiscus Ellen & Buck Wiley
Ann & Joe Frierson
Since 1995, when Vince Dooley developed a passion for horticulture, the 2.5 acres surrounding his house have been transformed into a virtual botanical garden, with many rare trees and shrubs. There are more than 100 varieties of camellias and Japanese maples, as well as numerous hydrangeas. The Dooley garden is full of horticultural treasures and surprises. You might easily conclude this garden will become, like its owner, a legend.
Tickets
$50 each, available online or mail check to the Southeastern Horticultural Society, 1705 Commerce Drive, NW, Suite 400, Atlanta, Ga.30318. Each ticket will include a single SHS membership for one year, a $35 value. See details on our website.
Order tickets early to reserve a place!
Sponsored by: Savida Sangria
EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY LEARNING GARDEN
Volunteers came out in full force to team up with The Southeastern Horticultural Society, Fiskars and The Home Depot to help create a community learning garden.
The group of volunteers gathered early on a Saturday morning in June to beat the ninety degree heat and begin a neighborhood transformation at the corner of Hardee Street and Mayson Avenue in Atlanta.
Take a corner lot, add lots of volunteers from the local community and the Southeastern Horticultural Society, install plant material donated by The Home Depot, use state-of-the-art tools, donated by Fiskars, to work with and watch the transformation begin by a dedicated group of volunteers, executives and employees. Amazingly, the entire project was completed in just one day!
What stands there now is a beautiful garden filled with annuals and perennials, vegetables and herbs growing in raised beds, and large trees adding shade and greenery.
“There was a real need in this community to get kids interested in nature and help them understand where their food comes from as a part of teaching them about healthy eating,” explained Kate Chura, Executive Director of the Southeastern Horticultural Society.
Although the garden is beautiful to look at and is a wonderful place for neighbors to gather and socialize, three nearby schools are planning to utilize the garden to enhance their current curriculums. The garden will also host child and adult workshops and will be a meeting place for two local senior centers to enable their residents to continue their hobby of gardening.
Fiskars is the brainchild of the Project Orange Thumb Grant program. Through grants, Fiskars provides community garden groups with the tools and materials needed to reach their goals for neighborhood beautification and horticulture education. “We hope that this further celebrates the importance of gardening in providing beauty, sustainable food resources and a place of community,” said Paul Tonnesen, President of Fiskars.
The Edgewood community garden is the fifth in a series of national gardening projects for Fiskars. Past projects have included garden makeovers in the Scarborough Neighborhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and one planned later this summer in the Baltimore area.
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 22 - *FREE* Children’s Workshop
9-11 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Philip
2744 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta, Ga 30305
Bring your children out to learn all about pollinators.
September 13 - Vince Dooley Garden Tour
5-8 p.m. Athens, Georgia
Tickets available through our website
October 10 - Plant Sale at Skyland Trail South
9 a.m.-noon
1709 Clairmont Road
Decatur, GA 30030
October 10 - *FREE* Children’s Workshop
9-11 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Philip
2744 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta, Ga 30305
Bring your children out to learn all about chickens.
October 14 - Edgewood Community Learning Garden Ribbon Cutting
4-6 p.m. at the corners of Mayson Avenue and Hardee Street
November 14-15 Enviro Expo USA
at the Georgia World Congress Center (this event is free and open to the public)
December 2 - Dan Hinkley lecture and book signing
at the Atlanta History Center’s McElreath Hall
130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Ga 30305
February 4-6, 2010 - The Southeastern Flower Show at the Cobb Galleria Centre
NEW SHS STAFF
Kyla Zaro-Moore is joining the Southeastern Horticultural Society with ten years of practice in small-scale sustainable agriculture with an emphasis on urban gardening and community building through youth-led gardens. She spent the better part of the last four years as Youth Programs Manager for the Oakhurst Community Garden Project in Decatur, GA, where she developed and implemented garden-based, year-round programming for youth ages 2-21. She also developed teacher training workshops for using outdoor classrooms, and presented at peer workshops and conferences, including the Georgia Organics Conference and the Georgia Outdoor Classroom Symposium. Kyla has a Master’s of Horticulture in Agriculture from the University of Minnesota, and a BA in Environmental Studies from Macalester College in St. Paul, MN.
June 2009 Newsletter
June 8, 2009
Letter From The Executive Director
The Southeastern Horticultural Society has had exceptional events already this year, and our membership continues to grow. The 2009 Southeastern Flower Show welcomed an increased audience at the Cobb Galleria, and the 16th Legacy Garden is flourishing at Skyland Trail. On June 20th we will build a vibrant multi-use Community Learning Garden for Edgewood and surrounding neighborhoods.
Response to the 2009 Flower Show has been tremendous and we are gratified. However, admission is a small piece of the overall budget, and we have decided to produce a smaller show in 2010. Like many nonprofit institutions, the Southeastern Horticultural Society is faced with shortfalls of income received through sponsors and contributions. We have taken a number of steps to reduce expenses by redesigning the business model for the Flower Show and working in partnership with other organizations.
I would like to make a special appeal to you to make a donation to the organization and help us present the spectacular Southeastern Flower Show and continue to provide educational programming throughout the Southeast.
Kate Chura
Executive Director
Southeastern Horticultural Society
Become A Member Today!
Join the Southeastern Horticultural Society (SHS) and become a part of our growing programs. To sign up today click here.
Edgewood Community Learning Garden
The Edgewood community is about to receive some much needed beauty and at the same time will build a sense of community thanks to a $100,000 investment from Fiskars, The Home Depot and the Southeastern Horticultural Society (SHS).
Imagine if you can how much FUN a science class would be when it is taught outside in the garden.That is the exact thought behind the Edgewood Learning Garden.
Through the Project Orange Thumb garden makeover, children and teens of the Whitefoord Elementary School, Drew Charter School and Coan Middle School will learn about organic gardening, sustainability, nutrition, and how the future of the earth depends on plants.
The Community Learning Garden will become the “science classroom” where SHS’s educators will lead hands-on programming that follows national science standards. Future workshops will take place during regular school and afterschool hours and include Saturday family sessions. Along with learning about different plants, vegetables, fruits and herbs, the children will experiment with seeds, learn about the photosynthesis process and study the origins of plants.
Along with teaching science and agriculture, the garden will also introduce the children to the importance of green jobs and careers. By organizing and managing local green markets, young people will be introduced to basic business practices. They will learn techniques to increase the “crop” each year and also increase their knowledge of plants and successful growing practices.
Become part of something that matters by volunteering with the garden installation! Come make an impact on a local community. We are looking for volunteers to help with this installation. The project begins Saturday, June 20 at 8:00 a.m. and will be completed with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:45. Please contact us at 404-351-1074 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to get involved.
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location:
1503 Hardee Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Major Intersection: Hardee and Mayson
SHS 2009 Legacy Garden At Skyland Trail
Although the day was dreary and cool, the atmosphere at the newly installed Skyland Trail South Facility Legacy Garden could not have been brighter.
The Southeastern Horticultural Society’s Legacy Garden initiative began in 1994 in order to contribute valuable plants and resources to the community. The program has grown to become an ongoing partnership and passion of the organization. Countless volunteers, Flower Show exhibitors and area businesses, civic groups and garden clubs come together each year to create a lasting legacy for the community.
“The SHS Legacy Garden transformed an uninviting space into a vibrant active garden,” said Kate Chura, Executive Director of the Southeastern Horticultural Society. “We look forward to working in the garden with the Skyland Trail clients to share our passion for horticulture.”
Project Co-chairs Nan Henson, Board member of the Southeastern Horticulture Society, and Carole Weil, Skyland Trail volunteer, spent countless hours turning their vision into a beautiful creation. What was once an overgrown useless one-acre piece of land has now been transformed into a courtyard garden, a woodland garden with walking trails and a formal lawn area for meetings and lawn games.
Horticultural therapy is an integral aspect of Skyland Trail’s overall treatment philosophy. Through the horticulture program, clients nurture each of Skyland Trail’s gardens with hands-on care.
“The Legacy Garden provides our clients with a beautiful area to relax and enjoy being outside,” said Skyland Trail President Beth Finnerty. “The Southeastern Horticultural Society and all the volunteers who helped install the garden have been so gracious with their time and resources.” Through Horticulture Therapy, residents are encouraged to use skills that will build socialization, self-esteem and creativity.
SHS Recognizes Organization for Restoration and Conservation
Downtown Greenville’s treasured Falls Park at Reedy River is the first recipient of the Southeastern Horticultural Society’s Virginia Hand Callaway Award. The award was presented during the 2009 Southeastern Flower Show in Atlanta. The 26-acre urban park is the product of decades of planning and restoration, and features natural falls, public art and the spectacular Liberty Bridge, a 355-foot pedestrian walkway overlooking the historic waterfalls nestled in the heart of downtown.
“We were so honored to be the recipient of the first Virginia Hand Callaway Award. The vision of the Falls Park was that of 30 women in a garden club 40 years ago. Over time a great assemblage of individuals, institutions and government came together to create this final product,” enthuses Anna Kate Hipp, President of the Carolina Foothills Garden Club. Falls Park has now become the center piece of downtown Greenville, and, consequently, has been an incredible boon to the businesses in that area,” she adds.
Named for noted horticulturalist Virginia Callaway, who with her husband Cason Callaway co-founded Callaway Gardens, the Virginia Hand Callaway Award recognizes an individual or organization for outstanding achievement in reclamation, restoration or conservation of our natural resources. This award is presented by the Southeastern Horticultural Society.
About the Carolina Foothills Garden Club
The Carolina Foothills Garden Club of Greenville, South Carolina, a member of The Garden Club of America, is dedicated to restore, improve and protect the quality of the environment through educational programs and action in the fields of conservation and civic improvement throughout the Upstate region.
Welcome New SHS Staff
Ashley Simpson joined the staff of the Southeastern Horticultural Society (SHS) on April 20, 2009. Serving as the organization’s Technology and Administrative Manager, Ashley brings twelve years of nonprofit experience with her. Before working with SHS, Ashley worked at Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) where she was the Clean Diesel Program Coordinator. While at SACE Ashley successfully won an appropriation with the 2008 Georgia Legislature to fund pollution control devices for school buses. She also served on the Environmental Protection Agencies’ (EPA) Southeastern Diesel Collaborative (SEDC) Strategic Planning Board, along with being an active member of the Georgia Air Coalition. Ashley received her BA degree in political science from Georgia State University.
2011 Southeastern Flower Show
The Cobb Galleria Centre
February 25-27, 2011
A Farm, Fork and Cork Lecture and Dinner
Empire State South
Thursday September 16th, 2010
5:30pm Cocktails
7pm Dinner
