VALPARAISO — An exciting season of study for 2014-15 has been planned for the Tri-County Horticulture Studies Group. The curriculum includes lessons about antique roses; native trees, plants and wildflowers; plant propagation; herbs; pollinators; and other topics of interest to gardeners.
A field trip each meeting will include a visit to an area nursery, garden, or other attraction. Afterward, lunch at a local restaurant will give attendees a chance to meet and talk with other gardeners.
The first meeting is 10 a.m. Sept. 18 in the Grace Lutheran Church fellowship hall, 4325 Commons Drive, Destin.
Master Gardener Karen Kirk-Williams will present “Planting Roses in Fall,” which includes preparing the bed, selecting the right rose, and why fall is the best planting time. The lecture lasts for about an hour and will be followed by a tour of Laura Hall’s garden. Laura has an extensive garden and writes occasional gardening articles for newspapers.
Following the tour, those who wish can join the group for lunch at 790 on the Gulf. RSVP for lunch to joycews@cox.net. Directions to the Hall residence and the restaurant will be announced at the meeting.
The Tri-County Horticulture Studies program is an outreach of Valparaiso Garden Club and is open to anyone wishing to learn more about the plants and gardens in our area. Membership is not required and meetings are free. For details contact Marie Harrison, marieharrison@valp.net or 850-678-2842.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Tri-County Horticulture Studies begins new season