Margot Rochester, author of "Earthly Delights: Gardening by the Seasons the Easy Way" and garden writer for several newspapers, was thekeynote speaker in the morning. Rochester has been a master gardener for 13 years and has presented programs at the Charleston Horticulture Society Winter Symposium, the Greenville (SC) Master Gardener Symposium, The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, the Philadelphia Flower Show and various other gardening events. She is currently working on her second book, “Down to Earth: Practical Thoughts for Passionate Gardeners” while writing articles for Carolina Gardener Magazine.
There were 6 afternoon classes on a variety of subjects, door prizes and an all day Plant Sale
Classes
Amanda McNulty: The Dirt on Dirt
Andy Cabe-:Curator at Riverbanks Botanical Garden
Linda Cobb: English Roses and Basic Rose Care
Dr. J.C. Chong, Asst. Professor of Entomology, Clemson University Insects Around the Home and Garden
Debi Slone: More Garden Junque
Dr. John Nelson: The Herbarium and Master Gardeners: A Match Made in Nature
From 2:45 to 3:30 Ask The Experts: The Workshop speakers will be available in an open forum to answer your gardening questions.
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