The University of Mississippi Museum in association with
The Master Gardeners of Lafayette County present
Garden Survival
April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017
Thursdays at 12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.
April 6
A Garden Legend
Susan Haltom, is a garden designer & preservations coordinator for Eudora Welty’s garden, having directed the restoration of the 20th century home garden since 1994. She is coauthor of “One Writers Garden:” Welty’s Home Place, and is current president of the Southern Garden History Society. She will talk on saving your own historical garden.
April 13
What’s Bugging You
Dr. Blake Layton, MSU professor entomology. His presentation will focus on insects both beneficial and bad and how to survive infestation of insects in your garden. He will devote some time discussing crepe myrtle bark scale an issue now plaguing our area.
April 20
Eating What You Grow
Dr. Jeff Wilson, Regional Horticulturist with MSU extension in Verona. He will address how to set up a vegetable garden, to grow your own food. If you are a newcomer or a veggie gardening veteran he has the answers.
April 27
Proven Winner Plants for Your Yard
Nathan Lazinksy, Assistant Superintendent, Ole Miss Landscape Services. He is a licensed landscape Gardener/Horticulturist in Mississippi and is a ISA Certified Arborist with over 20 years experience in landscaping as well as operating his own business. He will highlight proven winner plants that are tough and low maintenance for your yard.
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