Past Garden Events - Local and National
| Event | Date | Location | More Information |
| Atlanta Home Show | September 18-21, 2003 | Cobb Galleria Centre Two Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 |
atlantahomeshow.com |
| Conifer Weekend (free) | Friday & Saturday October 10 & 11, 2003 11 am - 2 pm |
Piccadilly Farm | Sam & Carleen Jones 1971 Whipporwill Road Bishop, GA 30621 ph 706-769-6516 |
| GNPS Symposium | Saturday October 11, 2003 6 am - 4 pm |
Gwinnett Justice & Admin Center in Lawrenceville, GA |
www.gnps.org or agschrum@mindspring.com ph 770-343-6000 $45/member |
| GA State Master Gardener Meeting | January 17, 2004 | Newnan Fairgrounds | |
| Callaway Gardens Southern Gardening Symposium |
January 23-25, 2004 | Callaway Gardens Pine Mountain, GA |
www.callawaygardens.com |
| Atlanta Garden & Patio Show | January 29-Feb 1, 2004 | Cobb Galleria Centre Two Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 |
www.gardenandpatio.com |
| GPPA Conference | Saturday February 7, 2004 |
Carter Center | www.georgiaperennial.org |
| SE Flower Show | February 18-22, 2004 | GA World Congress Center, Hall C Northside Drive Atlanta, GA |
www.flowershow.org |
| Hellebore Days (free) | March 5 & 6, 2004 10 am - 4 pm |
Piccadilly Farm | Sam & Carleen Jones 1971 Whipporwill Road Bishop, GA 30621 ph 706-769-6516 |
| Mid-South Gardening Conference | March 27, 2004 | Macon State College | Eddie will speak at this event in 2005. |
| Cobb Master Gardener Garden Tour | Saturday May 8, 2004 |
Various Gardens | Cobb County Extension Service ph 770-528-4070 |
| Cobb County Demonstration Garden: -Planting a Vegetable Garden -Heirlooms vs. Hybrids -Building a Bean Teepee |
April 17, 2004 Register at 9 am Program at 10 am -12:30 |
1792 County Services Rd. (between Austell and Powder Springs Roads) |
Cobb County Extension Service ph 770-528-4070 |
| Blairsville Symposium | April 28, 2004 | Haralson Memorial Civic Center | Eddie Rhoades will be a featured speaker at this event! ph 706-745-2655 for more info |
| Art In The Garden | May 1 & 2, 2004 | Dawsonville | http://www.dawsonarts.org Eddie speaks Saturday |
| Cobb County Demonstration Garden: -Composting -Making "Stone" Planters -Herbs in Containers |
June 26, 2004 Register at 8 am Program at 9 am -11:30 |
1792 County Services Rd. (between Austell and Powder Springs Roads) |
Cobb County Extension Service ph 770-528-4070 |
| Cullowhee Native Plant Conference | July 21-24, 2004 | http://cess.wcu.edu/np/index.html | |
| NAFEX | Aug 15-20, 2004 | Columbia, Missouri Ramada Inn on I-70 |
In conjunction with NNGA $49 per night includes buffet breakfast |
| Gourd Day | Aug 21,2004 10 am - 4 pm |
Callaway Gardens | 1-800-255-5292 Eddie Rhoades is a Demonstrator |
| Butterflies & Hummingbirds | Sept 11, 2004 10 am - 12:30 pm |
Callaway Gardens | Hal Massie is the Presenter |
| Garden Writers | 2nd week in September 2004 |
Long Island, NY | Local Chair: Irene Virag |
| Cobb County Demonstration Garden: -Making Elephant Ear Leaf Bird Baths -Winterizing the Garden -Tree Selection and Planting |
September 18, 2004 Register at 8 am Program at 9 am -11:30 |
1792 County Services Rd. (between Austell and Powder Springs Roads) |
Cobb County Extension Service ph 770-528-4070 |
| Atlanta Home Show | September 30, 2004 thru October 3, 2004 |
Cobb Galleria across from Cumberland Mall | www.atlantahomeshow.com Over 350 Exhibitors Free Parking Admission $10 |
| Southern Gardening Symposium | Jan 21 -23, 2005 | Callaway Gardens | www.callawayonline.com |
| Garden & Patio Show | Feb 10 - 13, 2005 | Cobb Galleria | www.gardenandpatio.com Info at 770-849-5555 Adults $10 |
| Helleborus Days | Mar 4 - 5, 2005 10 am to 4 pm |
Picadilly Farm 1971 Whipporwill Rd. Bishop, GA 30621 |
Sam & Carleen Jones Info at 706-769-6516 |
| Dwarf Conifers | April 9, 2005 | Picadilly Farm 1971 Whipporwill Rd. Bishop, GA 30621 |
Sam & Carleen Jones Info at 706-769-6516 |
| Hosta Weekend | May 13 - 14, 2005 | Picadilly Farm 1971 Whipporwill Rd. Bishop, GA 30621 |
Sam & Carleen Jones Info at 706-769-6516 |
| Southern Gardening Symposium | Jan 21 -23, 2005 | Callaway Gardens | www.callawayonline.com |
| Garden & Patio Show | Feb 10 - 13, 2005 | Cobb Galleria | www.gardenandpatio.com Info at 770-849-5555 Adults $10 |
| Helleborus Days | Mar 4 - 5, 2005 10 am to 4 pm |
Picadilly Farm 1971 Whipporwill Rd. Bishop, GA 30621 |
Sam & Carleen Jones Info at 706-769-6516 |
| Atlanta Home Show | Mar 31 - Apr 3, 2005 | Georgia World Congress Center |
www.atlantahomeshow.com 770-798-1997 |
| Dwarf Conifers | April 9, 2005 | Picadilly Farm 1971 Whipporwill Rd. Bishop, GA 30621 |
Sam & Carleen Jones Info at 706-769-6516 |
| Hosta Weekend | May 13 - 14, 2005 | Picadilly Farm 1971 Whipporwill Rd. Bishop, GA 30621 |
Sam & Carleen Jones Info at 706-769-6516 |
| Southeast Nurserymen Association | Fall 2005 | Louisville, KY Mobile, AL |
www.sna.org |
| Atlanta Home Show | September 20 - Oct 2, 2005 |
Cobb Galleria Centre Two Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 |
atlantahomeshow.com |
| Southeast Nurserymen Association | Fall 2005 | Louisville, KY Mobile, AL |
www.sna.org |
| Southern Gardening Symposium at Callaway Gardens | January 20-22, 2006 | Callaway Gardens Pine Mountain, GA |
www.callawaygardens.com |
| Atlanta Garden & Patio Show | February 2-5, 2006 | Cobb Galleria Centre Two Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 |
atlantahomeshow.com |
| Hellebores and winter favorites | Mar 17 & 18, 2006 10 am to 4 pm |
Picadilly Farm 1971 Whipporwill Rd. Bishop, GA 30621 |
Sam & Carleen Jones Info at 706-769-6516 |
| Garden Walk & Talk with Sam |
Mar 25, 2006 11 am to 12 pm (class) |
Picadilly Farm 1971 Whipporwill Rd. Bishop, GA 30621 |
Sam & Carleen Jones Info at 706-769-6516 |
| Atlanta Spring Home Show | March 23-26, 2006 | Cobb Galleria Centre Two Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 |
atlantahomeshow.com |
| Propagation: grafting camellias | April 1, 2006 11 am to 12 pm (class) |
Picadilly Farm 1971 Whipporwill Rd. Bishop, GA 30621 |
Sam & Carleen Jones Info at 706-769-6516 |
| Great Conifers | April 8, 2006 11 am to 12 pm (class) |
Picadilly Farm 1971 Whipporwill Rd. Bishop, GA 30621 |
Sam & Carleen Jones Info at 706-769-6516 |
| Garden Secrets: Soil Preparation | April 22, 2006 11 am to 12 pm (class) |
Picadilly Farm 1971 Whipporwill Rd. Bishop, GA 30621 |
Sam & Carleen Jones Info at 706-769-6516 |
| Carleen's Annual Hosta Weekend | May 12 & 13, 2006 10 am to 4 pm |
Picadilly Farm 1971 Whipporwill Rd. Bishop, GA 30621 |
Sam & Carleen Jones Info at 706-769-6516 |