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Newsletter Subtitle January 2010
In This Issue
Winter Discount
Become A Member
Winter Wednesdays
Camellia Show
Upcoming Events
Bellingrath's Featured Plant
 Dianthus
 DIANTHUS
Dianthus hybrida
'Diamond Blush Pink'
Discounted
Winter 
Admission
Bellingrath Gardens and Home is extending the special winter discount.  Admission
for the Gardens and Home to all guests will be $16 from Feburary 1 through Feburary 15, 2010. This is a savings of $3 per person.  The discount is not valid with any other offers or coupons.
Mardi Gras
Floral Parade
  Floral Parade
Celebrate Mardi Gras with Bellingrath Gardens and  Home at the annual Floral Parade in downtown Mobile.  The theme this year is "Celebrate Bellingrath".  The parade runs Saturday, February 13 at 12:00 PM and again on Monday, February 15 at 12:00 PM.  
 
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Winter Wednesdays ...................................
January 6 - February 24, 2010 
  

Camellias - February 3rd 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Members of the Gulf Coast Camellia Club

Learn how to use these fabulous plants in your garden.  Camellia plants will be for sale in the gift shop, too!

 

Rose Pruning - February 10th 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Linda Guy, Bellingrath Gardens and Home 

Pruning is a critical success factor for any rose garden; learn from our experts how to get your roses in top shape.

 

Bonsai 101 - February 17th 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Members of the Mobile Bonsai Society

Learn about the history and basics of Bonsai from area Bonsai experts.  Members will have examples of their work.

 

Horticulture By The Numbers - February 24th 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Chuck Owens, Bellingrath Gardens and Home

Mystified by all of the numbers on fertilizer bags and how do you measure pH?  Chuck Owens will share his extensive knowledge of the basics and how to use this information to get your garden in perfect balance.

 

*All programs are free for Members and $11 for non-members

 (the $11.00 fee for non-members includes admission to Bellingrath Gardens

 for the day of the program.)

 

Celebrate Camellias! ....................................
February 6 & 7, 2010 
  
Camellia Mini Show Saturday, February 6, 2010 

9:00 - 10:00 - Bring your prized Camellia blossoms to the Magnolia Café to display.  Containers will be provided by the Camellia Club.  Members will also be available to answer questions and identify blossoms.

 

10:00 - 11: 00 - Grafting and Air Layering Seminar.  Blanding Drinkard & Rick Crow from the Camellia Club will demonstrate these two methods of cultivating Camellias.   They will share some of their favorite methods to achieve success.

 

11:00 - noon - Camellia ID 101.  Becky Root from the Camellia Club will describe the forms of Camellias.    After this presentation, you will know more about forms and varieties of Camellias. 

 

1:00 - 2:00 - Waxing Camellias. Dr. Brenda Litchfield, Camellia Club President will help us wax our favorite blossoms.  Brenda will provide blossoms, but feel free to bring your own.  Lots of fun and always a favorite activity for Camellia lovers of all ages.

 

2:30 - Camellia Walk with Becky Root.  Becky has spent hours discovering all of the different Camellias planted throughout Bellingrath Gardens.  She will guide you through the Gardens on this special plant tour. Tour will depart from the Magnolia Café.  Free for Friends of Bellingrath members; $11.00 General Gardens Admission.

 

All Day - Camellia Plant Sale in the Gift Shop

 

All Day - Ikebana Camellia Display

 

All Day - Bonsai Camellia Display

 

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Mini- Camellia Show will be in display in the Magnolia Room until 3:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events ................................. 

Winter Wednesdays continued

     Camellias - February 3rd - 10:30 to 11:30 AM
      Rose Pruning - February 10th - 10:30 to 11:30 AM 
     Bonsai 101 - February 17th - 10:30 to 11:30 AM
     Horticulture By the Numbers - February 24th - 10:30 to 11:30 AM
 
Mini Camellia Show - Saturday, February 6th & Sunday, February 7th
 
Mardi Gras Floral Parade Downtown Mobile
     Saturday, February 13 at 12:00 PM
     & Monday, February 15 at 12:00 PM

NGRATH GARDENES AND HOME 

Bellingrath Gardens and Home
Operated by The Bellingrath Gardens and Home Foundation, a charitable, not-for-profit organization
12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road / Theodore, Alabama 36582
800.247.8420 / 251.973.2217
www.bellingrath.org