Master Gardener Fall Expo – Hall Co. Master Gardener’s

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Master Gardener Fall Expo – Hall Co. Master Gardener’s

September 24, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Make plans to join the Hall County Master Gardeners for their 2022 Fall Expo!

Speaker Schedule:

Friday, September 23 11:00 AM

  • Jessica Moore, Hall County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent
    “Food Preservation Basics”: An introduction to Food Preservation methods including canning, freezing and dehydrating. This topic will include information on preserving your garden’s harvest using proven at-home food methods.

Friday, September 23 1:00 PM

  • Bo Roddis, Conservation Specialist, Athens Land Trust
    “Handling Invasive Plant Species in North Georgia”: Bo will talk on managing invasive species in the Georgia Piedmont, many of which are common in our backyards, with a focus on environmental dangers, identification, and removal techniques. I will also include details about the summer conservation program that I help run with the Athens Land Trust (Young Conservation Stewards, or YCS), which focuses on eliminating harmful invasives from our area parks and reintroducing beneficial natives.

Saturday, September 24 11:00 AM

  • Anita House, Hall County Master Gardener
    “Seeds Today, Plant Tomorrow”: Saving seeds has been the norm for hundreds of years. Join us to learn methods to collect, preserve and store your favorite seeds. Trading seeds can be a great way to expand your gardens! We will have a few hands on examples.

Saturday, September 24 1:00 PM

  • Elaine Kelly, Owner, The Potting Shed
    “Peonies, Irises, Daffodils – What To Do In The Fall”: Elaine will share with us what needs to be done in the fall with these deer resistant perennials to have beautiful flowers for spring and summer.

FEE: ​$2 admission per adult (children free)

FREE PARKING

Venue

Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center
1855 Calvary Church Rd
Gainesville, GA 30507 United States
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Phone
(770)531-6855
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