Programs - THE AVID GARDENERS

2022—2023

September 16 9:30 am
Protecting Local Waterways with Gardens
Spring Lake Pavilion

Ellen Sturrop Comeau, Water Resources Extension Agent with Clemson University, will show us how to protect our beautiful and productive saltmarshes and lagoons with water-wise gardens and landscaping practices. This presentation will cover the design, installation and maintenance of rain gardens and vegetated buffers; and simple ways to turn your existing landscape into a saltmarsh friendly one.

October 21
The Secrets of Indigo

Field trip to Three Sisters Organic Farm in Bluffton where they grow indigo. Priscilla Coleman, one of the three sisters, will demonstrate working with indigo.

Details to follow

November 18 9:30 a.m.
Gardening for Wildlife
Spring Lake Pavilion

Debbie Albanese, a Biologist focusing on ecology and conservation, will discuss dealing with the challenges to gardening with native plants. There are benefits which include deer resistant native plants and the contribution to the health of our planet. Information regarding Pesticide Regulation will be included.

December 8
Holiday Home Tour

Visit homes beautifully decorated for the holidays, located within Hilton Head Plantation. Tickets and additional information to follow.

January 20 9:30 a.m.
Proper Watering, Fertilizers, and Soil Amendments
Spring Lake Pavilion

Lauren of Taylors Quality Landscape Supply & Nursery will discuss obtaining the maximum benefits for your garden from proper watering, fertilizing and soil amendments.

February 17 9:30am
Container Gardening
Spring Lake Pavilion

A designer from The Green Thumb Home and Garden Center will demonstrate the key elements in creating stunning containers for the sun and shade.

March 17 9:30am
HHP Farm Club
Spring Lake Pavilion

Hear about the history of the Hilton Head Plantation Farm Club at Seabrook Farm. Take a virtual four-season tour of the Farm with fellow member Nancy Renner of The Avid Gardeners and “Farmer” at the HHP Farm.

April 14 (note change of date from regular meeting)
Savannah Garden Tour

Field trip – Savannah Garden Tour unlocks the garden gates of selected private gardens in Savannah’s Landmark Historic District for self-guided exploration.

Details to be announced in early fall.

May 19 Time and location TBA
Garden Walk and Officers’ Installation Luncheon

You are invited to browse and enjoy some of our members’ spectacular gardens followed by a luncheon, where the new Club officers will be installed for 2023-2024. More details to follow.

June 16
Happy Hour Gathering