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Botanical Trivia The first European to spot Great Laurel (Rhododendron maximum) was Dr. Jacob Bigelow, who saw it in a swamp near Medfield, Massachusetts. He reported his find in 1820.
(Source: Botanica North America by Marjorie Harris)Have You Renewed?
If not, please take a few minutes to use the Membership Renewal Form to do so.Winter Clearance: 2011 Plant of the Year T-shirts on Sale!
For a limited time, get your 2011 Plant of the Year T-shirt for 1/3 off! Only $10 each.New Coastal Landscape Brochure Available
GNPS has a new brochure available: "Landscaping & Gardening with Native Plants in Coastal Georgia" was produced in partnership with Coastal WildScapes. It includes suggestions for native Trees, Shrubs, Ferns, Perennials, and Vines that are appropriate for the area. The brochure is divided into two sections: Wet to Moist Soils and Normal to Dry Soils.
A map of the area included can be found in the brochure; the area is described as "the Sea Islands/Coastal Marsh eco-region (75j) of the Southern Coastal Plain of the Natural Communities of Georgia". We hope to create another brochure this year for the remaining area of the Coastal Plain.
You can view and print the brochure in PDF format via our Publications menu on the website or from this direct link.Symposium Workshop Slot Availability
All workshops are now full.
Wolf Creek Preserve
Trout lilies at Wolf Creek Preserve near Thomasville. An amazing day out.Registration Will Begin Soon for the 2011 Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
Registration for the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage & National Park Experience should begin on February 13. It is recommended that you register, as soon as possible, to insure that you get a slot in the programs you'd like to attend. To learn more about the Pilgrimage, please visit the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage website.