Bloom Calendar: What's in Bloom

Artist Wine and Cheese Reception

September 4, 2010
The Artistic Divas will host a wine and cheese reception for the public on Saturday, September 4th from 2 pm – 4 pm. This event will be held in the Magnolia Room and no entrance fee is required to attend.

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Gardening 101 Workshop

September 9, 2010
Magnolia Room

Topic: “Ornamental Grasses” – 9:30 a.m. Topic: "Perennials and How to use them in your Garden - 10:30-Noon
Topic: “Growing Hardy Succulents” – 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

In the morning session, Garland County Master Gardener Gene Lichliter will discuss various types of ornamental grasses and how to use them to add texture to your home landscape. Sabrina Childs, with Ball Horticultural Company will discuss "Perennials and how to use them in your Garden." The afternoon session features Richard Cleaver of The Plant Outlet in Conway, AR, who will present a program on succulents, such as cacti and jade plants. In addition, Cleaver will instruct participants on how to make a living wreath. Gardening 101 sessions are free to Garden members and previously registered volunteers; regular Garden admission applies to non-members. Advance reservations are recommended. Call the Gardens at 501-262-9300 / 800-366-4664.
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Hummingbird Tea

September 14, 2010
Sip specialty teas, nibble on an array of finger sandwiches, and sample delicious desserts during this tea flavored with hummingbird tidbits. Tea time is 3:00 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Magnolia Room. Cost is $17.50 for GWG members and $20.50 for non-members (includes applicable tax). Seating is limited so make your reservations early by calling 501-262-9300/800-366-4664.
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Gardening 101 Workshop

September 21, 2010
Magnolia Room and Garden

Topic: “Early Fall Interest & Garden Walk” – 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Join Garden Director Bob Byers for a presentation that includes many of the Gardens’ plantings that take center stage in September and October. Following the classroom session, Byers will lead participants on a walking tour and point out many of the species discussed during the seminar. Gardening 101 sessions are free to Garden members and previously registered volunteers; regular Garden admission applies to non-members. Advance reservations are recommended. Call the Gardens at 501-262-9300 / 800-366-4664.
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Garvan Woodland Gardens
550 Arkridge Road - P.O. Box 22240
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
800-366-4664 or 501-262-9300
gardeninfo@garvangardens.org

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Bloom Calendar

January 1 - 31	Japanese camellias, winter flowering bulbs
February 1 - 15	Japanese camellias, winter flowering bulbs*
February 15 - 28	Japanese camellias, early daffodils
March 1 - 15**	Daffodils, early spring bulbs, Japanese camellias*
March 15 - 31**	Daffodils, Tulips, Kurume and species azaleas, dogwoods, Japanese camellias, wildflowers, tulips, Japanese maple*
April 1 - 10**	Dogwoods*, Kurume and species azaleas, tulips, tree peonies, wildflowers, camellias
April 10 - 20**	Southern indica* and Glenn Dale azaleas, deciduous shrubs, tree peonies, rhododendrons, wildflowers
April 20 - 30	Rhododendrons, Glenn Dale azaleas, early roses, tree peonies, wildflowers
May 1 - 15**	Roses, Satsuki and Tisbury azaleas, iris, spring perennials, wildflowers, spring flowering shrubs*
May 15 - 31	Satsuki and Tisbury azaleas*, roses, hydrangeas
June 1 - 15**	Roses, late azaleas, Stewartia, daylilies, hydrangeas, summer annuals and bulbs, and wildflowers
June 15 - 30	Roses, cannas, lilies, summer perennials and annuals
July 1 - 15	Summer shrubs, roses, summer perennials, annuals and bulbs
July 15 - 31	Roses, cannas, summer flowering bulbs, and perennials
August 1 - 15	Cannas, hostas, roses, summer annuals* and perennials
August 15 - 31	Hibiscus*, cannas
September 1 - 15	Hibiscus, late summer bulbs, roses, sage and fall perennials
September 15 - 30	Cyclamen, fall wildflowers, asters
October 1 - 15	Garden chrysanthemums, fall bulbs*, sasanqua camellias, early berries (Callicarpa, haws)
October 15 - 31	Sasanqua camellias, florist chrysanthemums, roses, haws, holly, pyracantha
November 1 - 20	Sasanqua camellias, garden chrysanthemums, Japanese maples and fall foliage,
November 20 - 31	Holiday lights, hollies and fall fruit
December 1 - 31	Holiday lights
Notes * denotes periods of peak for specific plant groups ** denotes periods when garden is in peak color These dates are averages computed from data collected over several years. Exact dates of peak interest are dependent on numerous factors including temperature, rainfall, and cloud cover.