1. In the Company of Flowers
Presented by Ron Morgan, one of the most popular floral designers in the United States, this workshop will take place on the picturesque grounds of Afton Villa Gardens. Mr. Morgan will create several floral displays using some of the best and most unusual materials available.

Speaker: Mr. Ron Morgan

Location: Afton Villa Ruins Gardens, 9047 Highway 61 north of St. Francisville

(Limit 100)

2. The History and Mystery of Antique Roses
Participants in this workshop will learn many interesting features of how our long-time favorite old roses came to be - including their breeding, name selection, and even how roses have played a part in shaping history. The program also includes a guided tour of the extensive rose gardens at Rosedown Plantation.

Speaker: Ms. Trish Aleshire

Location: Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site, 12501 Highway 10 (Limit 75)

3. My Favorite Flora for the Southern Garden, Patio, and Home
There are a host of plants one can use to create outdoor garden spaces that will flourish in the South. These garden spaces can be small and intimate or large and wild. This workshop will take a close look at plants that can be used to fill both of these spaces to give year-round enjoyment. Participants will also learn which of these plants can be used for cuttings to bring the flora of the outdoors to enjoy on the inside.

Speaker: Dr. Jeff Kuehny

Location: Old Market Hall, 9896 Royal Street (Limit 50)

4. Using Native Plants in Garden Design
Learning how to use native trees and shrubs to their best advantage will be the focus of this workshop. While walking through the gardens of Ouida Plantation, participants will have the opportunity to see several native species in a variety of design applications while learning about the horticultural requirements of each.

Speaker: Mr. Rick Webb

Location: Ouida Plantation, 6882 Ouida Irondale Road (Limit 25)

1:15–2:30 p.m. Afternoon Workshops (choose one)

1. The History and Mystery of Antique Roses (Repeat of Morning Session)

Speaker: Ms. Trish Aleshire

Location: Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site, 12501 Highway 10 (Limit 75)

2. My Favorite Flora for the Southern Garden, Patio, and Home (Repeat of Morning Session)

Speaker: Dr. Jeff Kuehny

Location: Old Market Hall, 9896 Royal Street (Limit 50)

3. Using Native Plants in Garden Design (Repeat of Morning Session)

Speaker: Mr. Rick Webb

Location: Ouida Plantation, 6882 Ouida Irondale Road (Limit 25)

4. Japanese Maples, Camellias, Azaleas, and More: Creating the Perfect Southern Shade Garden
As the urban forest in the south has grown over the past century, so has the need for shade tolerant plants. Dr. Creech’s program will introduce participants to several new and underutilized varieties of some classic shade loving plants which offer diversity, new colors, and special forms to the homeowners’ palette.

Speakers: Dr. David Creech

Location: Jackson Hall at Grace Episcopal Church, 11621 Ferdinand St. (Limit 150)

6:00 p.m. Speakers’ Gala

Always a highlight of the symposium weekend, the 2010 Speakers’ Gala will be held at The Oaks Plantation, private home of Mr. and Mrs. Irv Daniel III, located at 8042 Highway 61.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Hemingbough

Hemingbough is located off U.S. Highway 61 south of St. Francisville. A symposium

sign will be posted on Highway 61.

8:30 a.m. Registration

Arrive early and enjoy refreshments on the terrace, browse the book, plant and garden tool sales. Visit Arlin Dease’s beautiful garden and grounds at Hemingbough.

9:15 a.m. Welcome and Introductions

Dr. Neil Odenwald,

Master of Proceedings

9:30 a.m. Experiencing the Wonders of Nature Through the Joys of Gardening 
Connecting our youngest citizens to the natural world is never easy. Richard Louv's "Last Child in the Woods" outlines the plight of children who are rarely out of sight of their parents, teachers or friends. In an age of cell phones, GPS, laptops and the internet, it's easy to see why student interest in biology, science, horticulture, forestry and gardening has fallen to an all time low. Educating kids about the wonder of nature and the joy of gardening is a responsibility for everyone. After a decade of developing environmental education programs for children at Stephen F. Austin State University, Dr. Creech will offer a few serious and not so serious thoughts about getting kids . . . and their parents . . . to make some serious changes in the way we relate to the outdoor world.

Speaker: Dr. David Creech

10:30 a.m. Break

Participate in silent auction, book, plant and tool sales.

10:50 a.m. History, Preservation and the Rosedown Garden
The challenges posed by garden research are often quite different from those associated with other historic properties. Noted historian William Seale will address the nature of these challenges, with emphasis on his research on the development of Martha and Daniel Turnbull’s 19th century garden at Rosedown Plantation.

Speaker: Dr. William Seale

12:00 p.m. Lunch

Book, plant and tool sales, silent auction continues.

1:10 p.m. Close of Silent Auction

Winning bids will be distributed at the conclusion of Mark Plotkin’s program.

1:15 p.m. Plants as Medicine: Secrets of the Amazon Rain Forest
Rain forests are being felled faster than ever before. As a result, countless species of plants and animals face certain extinction. At the same time, we are witnessing the disappearance of local tribal cultures who know these forests better than any western-trained scientists or horticulturist. For much of the past 30 years, ethnobotanist Mark Plotkin - a New Orleans native - has trekked through these forests, working with some of the most ancient and powerful shamans. In this presentation, Dr. Plotkin will talk in detail about his work in these Amazonian forests and discuss the potential future of medical and horticultural varieties of local plants all but unknown to the outside world.

Speaker: Dr. Mark Plotkin

2:15 p.m. Adjourn

Symposium volunteers will be on hand to assist guests with their silent auction and plant purchases.

2:30 p.m. Afternoon Tea

Guests will complete their symposium experience by enjoying a delightful afternoon tea at The Cabildo, home of Mr. and Mrs. Joey Gammill, 9806 Royal Street