Join the Souhteastern Horticultural Society
We invite you to join the Southeastern Horticultural Society (SHS). As a nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to the knowledge, art and enjoyment of horticulture throughout the Southeast. Join us. Membership levels begin at the individual level with a $35 yearly fee. To learn more about the many benefits of membership in SHS, click here. |
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Southeastern Flower Show Highlights
The 2009 Southeastern Flower Show was filled with Passion--passion inspired by beautiful creations, passion ignited by knowledgable speakers and passion shared by everyone involved with the Show.
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| A Message from the Executive Director
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended the Southeastern Flower Show with special thanks to all of the individuals, businesses, companies, organization and volunteers for their support. Show visitors were inspired by the spectacular landscapes, juried competition entries, engaging speakers and accomplished artist.
The Southeastern Horticultural Society welcomed over 250 new members at the Flower Show and we continue growing. I invite you to become a member and join us as we create new programs and build partnerships to educate our young, inspire our neighbors and embrace our natural environment.
Sincerely,
Kate Chura
Executive Director, Southeastern Horticultural Society |
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Our Legacy Grows
 The Legacy Garden Program began in 1994 in order to share the resources and high quality plant material of the Flower Show with a community in need of a garden. Our commitment to education and sharing horticulture techniques and knowledge while engaging members of the community in creating healthy beautiful and sustaining environments is realized in the Legacy Gardens. The 2009 Legacy Garden recipient is Skyland Trail's South Residential Facility, a mental health facility that promotes recovery from serious mental illness that impairs thinking and behavior. Legacy Garden Chair and former Flower Show Chair, Nan Henson says, "The Legacy Garden will help provide a portion of Skyland Trail with a therapeutic greenspace and healing garden."
We invite you to join us on Saturday, February 21st from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Skyland Trails to assist with the installation of materials donated by the generous landscapers and exhibitors of the 2009 Flower Show.
Come for some of the time or all...just be sure to bring your gardening gloves, shovels, trowels, etc. and wear work shoes and clothes as we get to planting!
Skyland Trail South Facility is located at 1709 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30030. For directions, click here. Please park in the Georgia State Laboratory Parking lot adjacent to Skyland Trail.
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Upcoming Events
 Smith Gilbert Arboretum TourSaturday, April 18
Join the Southeastern Horticultural Society for a members-only private tour of the Smith-Gilbert Arboretum with garden creator Bob Gilbert. Enjoy over 3,000 plant specimens and 30 contemporary sculptures. For more information on the garden and grounds, click here.
 Flower Power Party
Hagedorn Gallery
Friday, March 27
From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday night, the young professionals and friends of the Southeastern Horticultural Society celebrate the kick-off of Spring. For more information on the event, click here.
Legacy Garden Ribbon Cutting 
Wednesday, May 6
Skyland Trail's South Facility
Join us as we celebrate the 2009 Legacy Garden opening and thank the countless volunteers and donors who contributed to the garden. For directions, click here.
 Project Orange Thumb
with Fiskars
Wednesday, May 20
Join the Southeastern Horticultural Society and Fiskars as we create a community garden in Atlanta. More information to come. If you are interested in volunteering, click here. Family Organic Gardening Workshop Saturdays, July 18 and August 15
Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Bring the kids and they can create their own take-home container garden while you shop. More details to come in the next e-newsletter.
Dan Hinkley Presentation
Wednesday, December 2
Dan Hinkley joins the Southeastern Horticultural Society for a presentation and his new book launch. More details to come in the next e-newsletter.
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