Tuesday March 5 was the 35th
Davidson Horticultural Symposium held in Davidson, N.C. This symposium is sponsored by the
Davidson Garden Club and they do an amazing job. The location, the
accomodations, and the program were wonderful and I would encourage
anyone interested in gardening or landsacaping to attend next year.
The four speakers were truly amazing and I am already planning to
incorporate many of their ideas.
First speaker was Thomas L. Woltz “Designing the Productive Landscape: Balancig Ecology, Culture and Agriculture” Woltz runs a large international landscape design firm, working with estates, parks, and farms. His designs are based on scientific studies of the land, climate and the people, then adjusting the design to maxamize ecological benefits with productive agriculture.
Second speaker was Claudia West who is co-author of the book “Planting in a Post-Wild World”. She is a dynamic speaker emphazing beauty in design of gardens. One of her guiding principles is “plants make the best mulch”. When planting a landscape garden, don't plant one of several species, but plant many of the same species to make an impact and eye appeal.
Tradd Cotter wowed the audience with his talk on mushrooms and fungi. Fungi are amazing in their ability to evolve. Evolving lets fungi obtain the ability to consume many chemicals (like pesticides and oil), and to attack many pest insects.
Brie Arthur, a great speaker and educator, intrigued the audience with her many ways of growing plants and adding vegetables to your diet and even to your front yard garden.
* Also, don't forget to visit our local Pink Dogwood Garden Club web site.
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