0011 - Friends First Friday
Join us each month at the State Botanical Garden as we have a unique educational opportunity for our friends. Each month features a guest lecturer who will bring you updates to all things garden and plant related. Sponsored by the Friends of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia
May - What's Slithering in Our Gardens
Join us as Berkeley Boone, Education Supervisor at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center and former Children's Program Manager at the State Botanical Garden, shows us the different variety of snakes that can be in our gardens. He will teach us what is friendly, what is not, and how to avoid contact. One of Berkeley's main goals will be to help us realize we don't have to like snakes, but there is no need to be afraid of them! The registration deadline is noon on May 6.
June - Watering Systems for Our Gardens
June is predicted to be a dry month for Georgia according to the Farmer's Almanac. Come hear Brian Santos, Curator of the International Garden, speak about what water systems are useful for home gardens. The registration deadline is noon on May 27.
July - Hibiscus
Did you see the size of those hibiscus blooms at the horticulture farm? Come hear John Ruter, Allan M. Armitage Professor and Director of the Trial Gardens at the University of Georgia, speak about his work with hibiscus. The registration deadline is noon on July 1.
August - Weather Stations and Weather Preparedness
James Gilstrap, Assistant Director of Operations at the State Botanical Garden, will talk about the garden's weather station and information that's available to the public. Then, John Newton, Emergency Operations Manager at the UGA Office of Emergency Preparedness, will talk about emergency planning and weather preparedness. The registration deadline is noon on July 29.
September - Pollinators of 2022 and Native Plant Sale
Heather Alley, conservation horticulturist, will talk about Georgia Pollinator Plants of the Year for 2022 and give a glimpse of the offerings at the Native Plant Sale in October. The registration deadline is noon on August 26.
October - Think Outside the Bowl: Table Arrangements for the Holidays
Carol Dyer, curator of the tropical collection and Herb and Physic Garden, will demonstrate new arrangements for your tables during the holidays. She will have materials for guests to arrange. The registration deadline is noon on September 30.
November - Winter WonderLights Revisited
Jared, Peden, associate director of the State Botanical Garden, will review the successful Winter WonderLights and what to expect this year. Condor Chocolates will offer each participant a small sample of their wonderful hot chocolate offered at Winter WonderLights. The registration deadline is noon on October 28.
December - I Want Tulips an Daffodils Like the State Botanical Garden
Gareth Crosby, Heritage Garden curator, and Jim Moneyhun, Flower Garden curator, will demonstrate proper bulb planting and techniques for dividing perennials. The registration deadline is noon on November 23.