Saturday a.m.
9:20-10:00 am Selecting Hardy Palms for Southern Landscapes
Hayes Jackson has been growing hardy palms at his central Alabama
garden for nearly 20 years and will share his experiences and
top palm choices for the Gulf Coast region. You'll be pleasantly
surprised with the diversity and durability of palms in southern
landscapes.
10:00-10:40 am Backyard Fruit Production
Kerry Johnson is the Area Horticulture Agent for the Gulf Coast
with MSU Extension Service and a SunHerald columnist. If you're
interested in learning more about backyard fruit production then
don't miss this presentation. This session will provide an overview
of fruit growing basics and care for home orchards.
10:40-11:20 Home Grown Citrus Primer
James Myles is a county agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension
Service and has worked with the LA (lower Alabama) citrus growers
for over 12 years. James will share his knowledge of the commercial
citrus industry and his own backyard experience to help you successfully
grow a variety of citrus in your garden.
11:20-12:00 Herb Gardening Isn't Just for Old Hippies
Dr. Lelia Kelly Extension Horticulturist and Mississippi Gardener
columnist will show you the fun in growing, harvesting and utilizing
herbs. Whether you want to grow this years Mississippi Medallion
award winning Purple Ruffles basil and make a tantalizing pesto
for dinner or add a touch of cilantro to this weekends fajitas
you'll leave with and new enthusiasm for growing herbs.
Saturday p.m.
12:00-12:40 Butterfly Gardening
Mike Williams, MS State University Extension Entomology Specialist
will show you the tricks to attracting loads of Swallowtails,
Monarchs, Gulf Coast Fritillaries and more to your garden. He
will also tell you how to keep them coming back year after year!
12:40-1:00 Water Features and Ponds
Roy Clark is a professional landscape contractor on the Gulf Coast
who specializes in water garden design and construction. Listen
to Roy describe the various types of water features and how they
can be used to beautify your landscape.
1:00-1:40 Tough Plants for the Gulf Coast
Felder Rushing award winning author and host of the popular Yards
and Gardens radio talk show will enlighten you the on the toughest
plants for the gulf coast. Rushing a columnist in The Clarion-Ledger
is the author of several books including the award winning Gardening
Southern Style, Passalong Plants and his latest titled Tough Plants
for the Southern Garden.
1:40-2:20 Daylilies for Coastal Gardens
Kathy Homsey is the co-owner of Gulf Haven Gardens, a specialty
daylily nursery in Long Beach, MS. Kathy is a daylily grower
and hybridizer whose product sells as far north as Canada! Her
session will take the mystery out of daylily varieties and share
some basics for using daylilies in the landscape.
2:20-3:00 Backyard Birding
Dr. Mark Woodrey has been studying birds since he was 12 years
old when he began bird-watching in southwestern Ohio. Now Mark
has a doctorate in the subject and is an employee of the Coastal
Research and Extension Center. He also teaches Coastal Ornithology
at the Gulf Coast Research Lab in Ocean Springs. His topic today
is entitled " Native Fruit-producing Plants for Birds".
It will provide an overview of Mississippi birds and tell us
how to create a bird sanctuary with attractive, fruit producing
plants.
3:00-3:40 Making Hypertufa Pots
Extension Horticulturist and Mississippi Gardener columnist Donna
Beliech will demonstrate the art of making the old world looking
hypertufa pots perfect for bonsai plantings, herbs, or anything
your hearts desire. These pots aren't found for sale anywhere
but you'll be the envy of your neighbors when make you own.
3:40-4:20 Hot New Plants and Ideas for the Gulf Coast Gardener
Norman Winter Extension Horticulturist, author and SunHerald columnist
will show you the hottest new plants, new uses of old tried and
true flowers and the latest in captivating combinations.
Sunday p.m.
1:20-2:00 The Art of Bonsai!
Patrick Lanasa is an accomplished Bonsai hobbyist and is the founder
of Mississippi's only Bonsai club. Pat learned bonsai technique
while living in California nearly 20 years ago. Today he and
his assistant, Mr. Frank Smith, will demonstrate the basics of
Bonsai!
2:00-2:40 Camellias for the Gulf Coast
As the past president of the Gulf Coast Camellia society and a
camellia enthusiast for many years, Bruce Stinson knows there
are many varieties of camellias to choose from. In this session,
Bruce will show us a selection of old and new camellia varieties
with suggestions for planting and care.
2:40-3:20 Designing Mixed Containers
Lori Hitchcock owner of Natchez Trace Greenhouse in Kosciusko
is one of the most sought after lecturers in the south for container
gardening. Her artistic flair shows in each and every mixed container.
She will show you the hottest plants, trends and tricks to allow
you to look like a pro.
LAST CALL FOR SHOPPING
For more information, go to the Mississippi Nursery and Landscape Association website.