Here is a calendar of upcoming events where I will be speaking. Hope to see you there.
If anyone is interested in my speaking to their group, doing lectures or walk-about, simply email at amarmitage123@gmail.com.
I will work with the budget, time and topics with all serious plant groups.
Live on Gardenline with C.L. Fornari
I will be joining C.L. Fornari on Gardenline. You can stream the show at iHeart Radio
Facebook Live Walkabout
Join me on Facebook Live for a Walkabout in the State Botanical Garden of Georgia!! You can join the event on Facebook at https://facebook.com/events/s/happy-hour-live-in-the-state-b/998684273901058/?ti=icl
Happy Hour with Dr A
Join us on Facebook, Thursday Evening at 7:00. Grab a cocktail or a cocktail for a chat about my favorite perennials right now and maybe a peek into one of my books.
Dr. Allan Armitage: Revealing the Mysteries of Successful Perennial Gardening
“Join us at Patuxent Nursery for an afternoon with Dr. Allan Armitage for a discussion on solution gardening. Sponsored by The Perennial Farm.
Dr. Allan Armitage has gained notoriety over the years as one of the foremost horticulturist and lecturers of our time. Allan has authored 17 books, countless academic papers and hundreds of articles. Sharing his passion for plants, he has traveled the world imparting his knowledge through lectures like this one. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to meet one of the industry greats.
Reserve your seat today, space is limited!”
FREE!!
Two different times: 11 AM and 2 PM
Ron Wilson Radio
https://ronwilson.iheart.com/
Ron Wilson is the host of the American nationally syndicated talk radio program "In the Garden with Ron Wilson" which airs from 6AM to 9AM (Eastern Time) Saturdays on many stations owned by Clear Channel Communications. The show originates from WKRC Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is also broadcast coast to coast on XM Satellite radio 165.
Wilson also does a 2 hour local version of the show from 10AM to noon heard exclusively on WTVN in Columbus, Ohio.
The Making of a Private Garden - from Confusion to Contentment
The Goizueta Gardens at Atlanta History Center provide a perfect setting for GPPA. The extensive gardens are beautiful in every season. Come early to meetings and stroll the Frank A. Smith Rhododendron Garden in the ravine in front of McElreath Hall. To get a preview of the other gardens at AHC, go to their website at AHC Homes and Gardens.
For more details visit: http://www.georgiaperennial.org/
Bloomers in the Garden with Len & Julio
Listen in on Saturday mornings at 8AM on Talk 860AM
Another broadcast can be heard on 610AM ESPN Sports Radio.
For podcasts downloads and video clips of the radio show visit https://bloomers.com/radio-show-archive/
Georgia Green Industry Association: Wintergreen
Wednesday January 23rd: New Plants Workshop* 9 am–5 pm | Room 5A Upstairs Option A
Get ahead of the curve with this world class panel of plant developers and researchers. New plant varieties drive the market by not only producing better plants for consumers but by improving genetics. Find out how new plants can wow your customers while improving the bottom line for growers who benefit from new plants’ pest and disease resistance, faster production times and reduced inputs to produce quality plants. 6 CEUs applied for 9:00 am Amanda Hershberger Plant Breeder, Syngenta 10:00 am David Roberts Plant Breeder, Bailey’s Innovations 11:00 am John Ruter University of Georgia 12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Ethan Guthrie Atlanta Botanical Gardens 2:00 pm Allan Armitage 3:00 pm Mike Duvall Star Roses and Plants 4:00 pm Matthew Chappell University of Georgia
Friday Jan. 25th: Trade Show Walkabout with Allan Armitage from 1 pm–2 pm Trade Show Floor Option R:
Tour the trade show floor with one of Georgia’s green industry legends, Allan Armitage. Get his take on hot new plants and trends and learn from his longstanding relationships with some of the favorite growers. It’s a crash course in spotting the best of the best from the WINTERGREEN exhibitors. Meet at the trade show entrance.
Ron Wilson Radio
Two different times: 7:30 AM and later at 11:30 AM. You can always listen to the recorded broadcast later if you cannot tune it in live at https://ronwilson.iheart.com/
Ron Wilson is the host of the American nationally syndicated talk radio program "In the Garden with Ron Wilson" which airs Saturdays on many stations owned by Clear Channel Communications. The show originates from WKRC Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is also broadcast coast to coast on XM Satellite radio 165.
Wilson also does a 2 hour local version of the show from 10AM to noon heard exclusively on WTVN in Columbus, Ohio.
Georgia Champions of Landscape Gardening
FEATURED GUESTS:
Allan Armitage has been honored for his horticultural achievements throughout the country. A world-renowned University of of Georgia professor emeritus, writer, speaker and researcher, he has written 16 books and many articles.
Michael Dirr is recognized as one of the most influential horticulturists in the U.S. A University of Georgia professor emeritus, writer, speaker, researcher and woody plant expert, he has introduced more than 50 plant species and written 12 books and many articles.
Natalia Hamill is the Brand and Business Development Manager for Bailey Nurseries. An MU alumna, she has done graduate work at the University of Georgia, and has worked in publishing and advertising, owned her own garden center and is a published garden author.
Vince Dooley is a retired University of Georgia coaching legend turned landscape gardener. Over the course of 20 years, he has transformed his Athens, Ga., property into a botanical garden and written a popular book about the journey.
Visit https://garden.missouri.edu/gardens/plan-your-visit/ for more information.
The Perennial Farm Open House
Contact Ed Kiley for details: ed@perennialfarm.com
http://www.perennialfarm.com/
Cultivate '17 The Greenhouse & Nursery Trade Show
The Greenhouse & Nursery Trade Show
July 14-July 17
Botanical Garden of Beijing China
Botanical Gardens of Beijing, China, June 19
Lecture: Perennial Plants for landscapes.
Contact: Ling Guo, lingguo27@yahoo.com
Thomas Orchards Lecture and Walk-About
Thomas Orchards & Nursery, Bishop, GA, June 9, 10:00 http://thomasorchardsandnursery.com/about-us.html
Contact: Paula Thomas: py1117@bellsouth.net
June 1st 6:00-9:00pm: Cocktails with Dr. Allan Armitage “Who Put Naked Ladies in My Garden?”
A full day of speaking and walk-abouts
http://sambridge.com/events/
Contact Ron Bridge: ronb@sambridge.com or Maggie Bridge: maggie@sambridge.com
Perennial Plant Society of Middle Tennessee: Who Put Those Naked Ladies In My Garden?
Dr. Allan M. Armitage, world-renowned author, speaker, and plantsman will be the featured speaker at the May 15 meeting.
The presentation begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Cheekwood Estate and Gardens in Nashville. Armitage has written sixteen books; some will be for sale before and after this presentation. He will begin signing at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting is free to all Perennial Plant Society Members. Other gardeners are welcome for a fee of $10. Admission to Cheekwood is free to all attendees.
For more information, please contact Mariwyn Evans at mariwynevans@att.net
Cheekwood Botanic Garden, Nashville, TN.
Valery Cordrey Radio
First Saturday of every month!
from East Coast Garden Center
Presented by Lawns Unlimited
Saturdays, 9 - 11am
Valery Cordrey is back! The new and improved Delmarva Potting Shed radio show has changed stations. It is now on Delaware 105.9FM from 9 am - 11 am. You can listen online as well as on the radio and call in with your gardening questions to 302-839-1059. The broadcast will usually be at the Garden Center so if you are here on a Saturday you can ask a question on site! How exciting!
http://www.delaware1059.com/programming/delmarva-potting-shed/
Tubbs Lecture at Willowwood Arboretum
http://www.willowwoodarboretum.org/content/4th-tubbs-lecture-april-29-2018-dr-allan-armitage
The Willowwood Foundation in partnership with the Morris County Park Commission is delighted to present the 4th Annual Tubbs Lecturer, Dr. Allan Armitage, on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 1:30 pm at the Stone Barn, Willowwood Arboretum.
Tickets now available at $30. each. Call 973326-7601 for registration.
Attendees will experience his sharp wit and bottomless curiosity and learn the backstory behind the plant names “hookers’ lips” and “hairy balls,” along with other favorites including, “bachelor’s buttons,” “boneset,” and “bouncing bet” as related in his new book "Of Naked Ladies and Forget-Me-Nots".
He spins yarns about the mistaken myth of carrots improving eyesight and how a voodoo lily almost canceled a marriage. Bits and bobs of world history pepper the pages, including plants’ involvement in World Wars I and II, indigo’s role in colonial America, and Queen Anne’s legacy that lives on in a simple roadside wildflower. Helen of Troy, Achilles, and Queen Elizabeth all make appearances among the 95 stories included in the book.
Dr. Allan Armitage is well known as an award-winning writer, speaker, and researcher throughout the world. In addition to 15 books, he’s written hundreds of academic and industry papers, as well as a unique monthly column for “Greenhouse Grower” for over 30 years. No column has ever been repeated! He is an Emeritus Professor of Horticulture at the University of Georgia (retired 2014). His app for smartphones and tablets, “Armitage’s Greatest Perennials & Annuals,” serves as a bridge between industry and consumer and is popular for home gardeners and industry professionals alike. He holds academic degrees from McGill University, Canada, University of Guelph, Canada and Michigan State University, USA. Allan has introduced over 20 plants to the gardening community, including best-sellers Verbena 'Homestead Purple’ and ‘Margarita’ ornamental sweet potato. He’s an invited lecturer in Canada, the United States, Portugal, Colombia, New Zealand, Australia, and Europe and is in constant demand. He has visited research and production centers throughout the world and studies annuals, perennials, cut flowers, and greenhouse crops in various climates.
Date:
Sunday, April 29, 2018 - 1:30pm
Ron Wilson Radio
https://ronwilson.iheart.com/
Ron Wilson is the host of the American nationally syndicated talk radio program "In the Garden with Ron Wilson" which airs from 6AM to 9AM (Eastern Time) Saturdays on many stations owned by Clear Channel Communications. The show originates from WKRC Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is also broadcast coast to coast on XM Satellite radio 165.
Wilson also does a 2 hour local version of the show from 10AM to noon heard exclusively on WTVN in Columbus, Ohio.
Ron Wilson Radio
https://youtu.be/T7Jj-NbJzao
https://ronwilson.iheart.com/
Ron Wilson is the host of the American nationally syndicated talk radio program "In the Garden with Ron Wilson" which airs from 6AM to 9AM (Eastern Time) Saturdays on many stations owned by Clear Channel Communications. The show originates from WKRC Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is also broadcast coast to coast on XM Satellite radio 165.
Wilson also does a 2 hour local version of the show from 10AM to noon heard exclusively on WTVN in Columbus, Ohio.
Follow Dr A at the California Spring Trials, 2018.
I will be traveling with the people from Meister Media from April 14-19. Follow me at www.greenhousegrower.com. I will be reporting on the newest plants and most innovative issues in the greenhouse industry.
Dr A will be visiting Gainesville, GA
The Hall County Master Gardeners annual meeting will take place in Gainesville, GA. It should be a blast.
Contact Kathy Lovett, williamlovett@bellsouth.net
The GWA is coming to Athens, GA
We will have a ball in the great horticultural mecca of Athens, Georgia. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia will host the effervescent and incredibly knowledgable Brie Arthur. A great garden tour of some marvelous Athens gardens will be part of the program, culminating in a visit to the small, but eclectic Armitage Garden.
For more information, contact Connie Cottingham, conniecot@uga.edu
Spending Time with Dr A in Rock Hill, SC
The Joy of Gardening Symposium will be held in beautiful Rock Hill, SC. http://symposium.yorkmg.org
Dr A will do what he does best - chat about great plants and their stories. Many other speakers are also on the program. Contact Terry Plumb at terry.plumb@gmail.com