GARDENERS' NIGHT OUT
PRESENTS
An evening series of monthly programs on gardening sponsored by the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County.
August 11, 2015
East Cobb Library
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Shirley Priest
The Contained Garden: The Evergreen, The Elegant, and The Whimsical
Using principles of garden design, learn how you may create a beautiful contained garden to enhance a patio, a back porch or use as a focal point in your garden in this demonstration. Handouts will be provided with emphasis on selecting appropriate containers, planting basics and maintenance, and suggestions for unusual plant materials for both sun and shade.
September 8, 2015
West Cobb Library
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Susan Fisher
Gardens,Gardens, Gardens!
Take an armchair voyage across five continents and visit gardens from the grand and breathtaking to the quirky and strange.
October 13, 2015
Mountain View Library
7:00- 8:00 pm
Pam Bohlander
The Art of Pruning: Tools, Timing and Technique
Learn the basics of good pruning for aesthetic value as well as promoting the health of ornamental trees and shrubs in the landscape.
November 10, 2015
South Cobb Library
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Marge Igyarto
Pollinators: Unsung Garden Heroes
Pollinating insects play an important role in providing beauty in the garden and food for our table. Learn which plants you can grow in your garden or in containers that will provide food for pollinators to ensure their health and well being.