Garvan Woodland Gardens to Host Southern Plant and Gardening Expert Buddy Lee
Buddy Lee, an expert on Southern plants and gardening
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Buddy Lee, an expert on Southern plants and gardening, will speak at the annual fall meeting and workshop of the Ozark Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, planned for 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 8, in the Magnolia Room at Garvan Woodland Gardens.
The chapter will discuss what’s working for members who are growing rhododendrons in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Lee will be the featured speaker, talking about great new plants for the all-season garden, as well as exciting species currently under development for Southern gardeners. Bob Byers, associate executive director of the garden, will give a brief introduction to azaleas, other rhododendrons and maple collections at the garden and lead a garden tour of fall highlights following the lecture.
Robert “Buddy” Lee, of Independence, Louisiana, invented the Encore Azalea, the world’s best-selling re-blooming azalea. He has more than 30 years of experience in nursery management, breeding, propagation and new plant development. Lee currently serves as Director of Plant Innovations for Plant Development Services, the introducers of the Encore Azalea, the Southern Living Plant Collection and the new Sunset Western Garden Collection.
Lee also has been active in numerous horticultural groups and presently serves as a board member of the International Plant Propagators Society-Southern Region (IPPS-SR) and of the Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association. He is the past president of the Azalea Society of America.
This event is free for members and $10 for non-members. Reservations are required and can be made online or by phone at (800) 366-4664.
Garvan Woodland Gardens is the botanical garden of the University of Arkansas.
Contacts
Bailey Kestner, communications intern
Fay Jones School of Architecture
479-575-4704,
bkestner@email.uark.edu
Michelle Parks, director of communications
Fay Jones School of Architecture
479-575-4704,
mparks17@uark.edu
Headlines
Peter Ungar Chosen as Member of the National Academy of Sciences
A distinguished professor of anthropology and director of environmental dynamics, Ungar is the first U of A faculty member to be elected to the prestigious Academy.
Ag Technology Students Visit Greenway Equipment, Learn About Advances in Machinery
Members of the U of A's Agricultural Systems and Technology Club recently spent a day at the Greenway Technology Farm in Newport to learn about advances featured in John Deere tractors and machinery.
College of Education and Health Professions WE CARE Everywhere Campaign Kicks Off This Summer
Retractable scroll banners with the phrase "WE CARE Everywhere" are small enough to fit any suitcase and just waiting for your chance to shine in social media posts throughout the summer.
Staff Senators for 2024-25 Elected
Twelve newly elected staff members will begin serving the U of A staff community for three-year terms beginning July 1 on the university's Staff Senate.
Matlock Briefs Congressional Staff Regarding Crop Sustainability Research
Professor Marty Matlock briefed U.S. House of Representative and Senate staff members on research conducted by the U of A regarding the effects of management practices on crop sustainability.