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September 2018
Scarecrows at Lichterman Nature Center
The Nature Center has teamed up with senior centers, scouts, clubs, classrooms, artists, and others to create scores of scarecrows... life-sized, ecological, green, scary, silly, funny and educational scarecrows. September 13 through November 16, these scarecrows will be scattered all around Lichterman. Each scarecrow delivers messages ranging from recycling to planting for wildlife. Come see these special scarecrows created by local garden groups and their friends.
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Dixon Phoebe Cook Lecture – Dark and Light with Joseph Massie
British floral designer Joseph Massie is widely regarded as one of Europe’s top botanical artists. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »December 2018
Memphis Horticultural Society – Epimediums: Jewels of the Shade with Karen Perkins
Known by many as a simple ground cover for dry woodland shade, Epimediums are finally getting the appreciation that they deserve. This "perfect shade perennial" possesses a delicate beauty that belies its surprisingly tough, long-lasting nature. Karen Perkins will illustrate the many and varied types now commercially available, including some of the exciting new evergreen species from China. Characteristics, growth habit, growing and propagation, pests and diseases, and combining Epimediums with other shade perennials in the garden will also be…
Find out more »Dixon Munch & Learn – Easy and Creative Holiday Designs
Presented by Kim Jameson, Floriculturist, Dixon Gallery and Gardens
Find out more »Dixon Garden Workshop – Planting Bulbs in the Mid-South
The Dixon comes alive in spring with over 100,000 bulbs! Go behind the scenes with Dale Skaggs and Tonya Ashworth to find out what it takes to make it happen. From selection and design to planting techniques, learn how you can create spring magic in your yard. Dixon Gallery and Gardens - Catmur Horticulture Building
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