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Berkeley Area Garden clubs will sponsor a Flower Show at Cypress Gardens -March 2-4, 2012.
The theme is “Berkeley's Natural Gem” and will celebrate Cypress Gardens 80th Anniversary with exhibits of Camellias, Daffodils and other flowering plants along with flower arrangements. For more information contact Laurette Sweet at laurettesweet@gmail.com , ( 843 ) 312 -9169 or the website https://sites.google.com/site/ourflowershow

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The Greenwood Council of Garden Clubs would like to invite area garden club members to a talk by Marian St. Clair, of Greenville, entitled "Making the Most of Shade", to be given at a luncheon Wed. March 28th at 11:30 AM at Stoney Point Country Club.  Phone Sandy Orr at 864-543-4888 for
reservations. Reservations are $15 by check made to GCGC.

 

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Forest Lake Travel is putting together options for members of SC Garden Clubs to attend the 2012 Floriade event in the Netherlands. This once every ten year event is amazing with the theme for 2012 is "Be part of theater in nature; get closer to the quality of life.
Email Address = deborah@forestlaketravel.com
Contact Phone Number = 803-738-1520

March 6, 2012: Davidson Horticultural Symposium
THE ROOTS OF PASSION:  The Inspired Gardener
Hosted by Davidson Garden Club at Davidson College, Davidson, NC
www.davidsonsymposium.org
(704) 892-9062    Email davidsonsymposium@gmail.com
About This Year’s Symposium:
Where does the passion for gardening come from?  What inspires us to dig into the dirt and discover anew each season?  The 28th Davidson Horticultural Symposium takes us on a journey to uncover the roots of our passion for the garden; to explore what has inspired gardeners over the years.

  • May 19-27, 2012: Erica Glasener is leading a garden tour of private gardens in England as well as a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show. For details, log on to:
    http://www.earthboundexpeditions.com/cms/htdocs/modules/mastop_publish/?tac=Chelsea_Garden_Show

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  • Third Annual Japanese Iris Workshop
    May 23, 2012, 9:30-4:00 pm
    Azalea Garden Club
    Sumter, South Carolina

    Come spend the day in Sumter at the Swan Lake Iris Gardens.  See all eight species of swans in the world and the most intensive collection of Japanese Iris in the United States.  Join the Azalea Garden Club at the Alice Boyle Garden Center to immerse yourself in the study of the exotic Japanese Iris.  The day will begin with a coffee welcome and home-made pastries.  You will learn from Master Gardeners the history of Swan Lake Gardens, the horticulture of these prized species, and how to grow and nurture these beauties in your garden. A garden market will have Japanese Iris for purchase prior to the Iris Festival.

    A gourmet luncheon will be prepared by the Azalea Garden Club topped off with a delicious English Trifle.
    Mrs. Amanda McNulty, famed TV personality and Horticulture Agent at the Clemson Extension of  Sumter, will be the luncheon speaker.

     Participants will tour Swan Lake Iris Gardens and see the Iris beds, the Chocolate and Braille Gardens; along with prized sculptures.  Included in the workshop is a walking tour of three well known nearby private gardens on Swan Lake Drive.

    The Azalea Garden Club is pleased to be able to share the beauty and serenity to garden enthusiasts.  The workshop is limited to (50) participants in order to keep the workshop and tours intimate.

    For Tickets and Registration - Click Here