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SUMMARY:8th annual Spring Garden Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Living: Getting More From Your Garden\nJoin us at Longleaf Botanical Gardens for the 8th annual Spring Garden Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Master Herbalist Darryl Patton. Enjoy expert-led sessions and practical tips on creating a more productive, eco-friendly garden. Learn simple, sustainable strategies to boost yields, support local ecosystems, and make the most of your growing space—perfect for gardeners of all experience levels.\nComplimentary coffee and light breakfast snacks available. Lunch is included for all registrations purchased by March 13. Payment is due at registration. Tickets available at the door. \nRegistration: $50/person; AM&G members receive a $10 discount at registration. Vendor shopping is open 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and is free and open to the public.\n \nRegister\n \nSymposium Agenda:\n9:00 – 9:30               Doors Open – Symposium Registration/Check-in\n9:00 – 3:00          Shop Local Vendors, free and open to the public!\n9:30 – 10:00             Welcome\n10:00 – 10:30          The Benefits of Bats in Your Yard and Garden, MTM Environmental Managing Director Amy Gaddy\n10:30 – 11:00           Compost, Alabama Extension Agent Bronson Lubresky\n11:00 – 11:30           BREAKOUT SESSIONS and Vendor Shopping\n             Option 1: Anyone Can Use a (Mini) Chainsaw, Alabama Extension Agent Marcus Garner\n            Option 2: LBG Sensory Garden Tour, LBG Docents\n11:30 – 12:30       Straight from the Garden: Plants that Heal, Keynote Speaker Darryl Patton, Master Herbalist\n12:30 – 1:30             Lunch/Vendor Shopping \n1:30 – 2:00             Plants That Provide the Most Bang for Your Buck, Urban Agent and LBG Garden Liaison Hayes Jackson\n2:00 – 2:30            Garden Safety, Alabama Extension Agent Marcus Garner\n2:30 – 3:00            Vendor Shopping\n \n
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