Author: Becky Wolary

Our Monday, May 20th meeting was a real treat!  Martha Tate joined us to tell the fascinating story of a treasured Atlanta gardener, Margaret Mosley.  Tate, a lifelong Southerner, garden blogger, AJC columnist, creator/producer of “A Gardener’s Diary” on HGTV, and author of ‘Margaret Mosely’s A Garden to Remember,’ told the story of a gardener who started from scratch at 52 and spent the next 46 years creating an extraordinary garden in Decatur, GA.   Martha broughtcopies of her book for purchase and shared stories and photographs with excerpts from Margaret Mosely’s journals, valuable plant information and tips for success.  It was a opportunity to hear a talented gardener and writer share, in person, her experience of friendship with a garden legend. Related Images:

Rick Barnes spoke on “The Fantastic Ferns of the GSU Perimeter College Native Plant Botanical Garden!” at our Monday, 17 April 2017 meeting.   It was a jam-packed program with excellent explanation of different types of ferns and their growing habits. Rick explained the three different growing areas at the GSU Perimeter Garden and how the ferns George Sanko has collected all over the USA have thrived here. Rick cares deeply and works for the enhancement of this special college garden.  Rick is an active horticulturist who has worked in the horticulture industry for over 35 years and is currently a Business Developer at Downey Trees.  He is also past Chairman of the Georgia Green industry Association, a certified arborist, and licensed pesticide applicator with numerous published articles and speaks to many horticulture groups. Related Images: