Saturday, May 19, 2018

Waverly Woods
Athens, Georgia

A Show-and-Sale wrap-up party for GHS volunteers in the gardens of show co-chairs and neighbors Sandra Bussell and Pat Brussack. First off, an appraisal of the 2018 Show and Sale, led by show chair Judy Beeler and plant sale chair Greg Ferguson. Then, on to a ramble around Sandra’s verdant hillside garden, easily traversed on elegant stone pathways. Next, a short drive over to Pat’s sprawling, gently-sloped two-acre woodland garden. Lunch will include salads, sandwiches, and sweets. Then, we'll traverse the rustic woodland path to the far edges of the Pat's property and explore close-in garden rooms featuring hostas in more formal settings. (Tour times TBA)

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Fern Ridge Farms
Cedar Bluff, Alabama

Eleanor Craig, premier provider of companion plants for hostas, has invited us to tour her garden and greenhouse located just across the state line with Alabama west of Rome, Georgia. Fern Ridge Farms specializes in hardy garden ferns and currently grows over 75 varieties. Eleanor has arranged for lunch catered by a local barbecue restaurant for our group. Also, there will be an opportunity to purchase the plants grown at Fern Ridge Farms for you own garden. Go to fernridgefarms.com for a tour preview. (Tour times TBA)