September 11, 2009

Hardy Hibiscus: The Garden Showstoppers

Goodwood Museum and Gardens

Jubilee Cottage 

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

If you are looking for a show-stopping summer long flower, look no further than the Hardy Hibiscus. Dr. Gary Knox will discuss six species and twenty cultivars of Hardy Hibiscus. It’s a plant gardeners love to grow because it’s foolproof and reliable. Attendees may bring their lunch if desired.

September 22, 2009

4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
The Marquis de LaFayette and the Growth of Leon County
**Available to Members Only and Their Guests**

The Marquis owned a great deal of property in Florida, including the area that became Leon County. Hardy Croom, a man who owned a number of plantations in the south, purchased over 1,000 acres from agents of Marquis in 1834, and made it into Goodwood plantation. Join us for this fascinating story of the history of Leon County and the part Goodwood played.

Presented by: Dr. Joe Knetsch, historian for Division of State Lands

Contact
name: Jennel Johnson-Pendleton
tel: 850-877-4202 ext. 225
email: jpendleton@goodwoodmuseum.org

October 2, 2009

First Friday Lecture Series: “Vegetable Gardening”

Goodwood Museum and Gardens

Jubilee Cottage 

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.   

Herman Holley and Louise Divine are stewards of the land and creators of community. Since 1999 at Turkey Hill Farm, their 89-acre spread located halfway between Tallahassee and Monticello, they plant, nurture, harvest and share Certified Naturally Grown vegetables and fruits for area farmers’ markets and members of Turkey Hill’s small CSA.

At Turkey Hill, Herman and Louise also cultivate a lifestyle that places them in partnership with the earth.

They serve as the nexus of the area’s green community, supporting and sustaining a network of small farmers and educating those hungry to learn how to work and replenish the soil to bring forth good, healthy food. Perhaps the greatest community service Herman and Louise provide is sharing the joy they find in farming. 

October 10, 2009

Fall Plant Sale

Presented by the Goodwood Garden Volunteers

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Virginia McKee Greenhouse at Goodwood

Fall is for planting! This is the time of year considered by many to be the best for gardening in our area, and our Fall Plant Sale features hundreds of heirloom perennials, shrubs, lilies and ferns at unbeatable prices. Varieties include Butterfly Ginger, Coneflower, Turk’s Cap, Hardy Hibiscus, Oak leaf Hydrangea, Philippine Lily, Blue-eyed Grass, Salvias and many other time-tested favorites. There will also be a large selection of herbs, such as Thyme, Oregano, Parsley, and Lavender; and vegetables such as Cabbage, Turnips, Mustard and Kohlrabi, available just in time for your winter gardens. Plant lovers are encouraged to come early for best selection. Rain or shine.

October 13, 2009

3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

The Garden Wonders Series: "Wildlife and Landscape Photography: The Digital Difference"
Event Speakers: By Barney Parker and Lori Nicholson, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

Jubilee Cottage
**Available to Goodwood Museum & Gardens Members Only**

Come to Goodwood and bring your camera for this hands-on workshop covering the fundamentals of digital nature photography. Topics such as depth of field, camera settings, composition and tips about nature photography will be included. After a short Power Point in Jubilee Cottage, participants will then journey out on to the grounds for a demonstration of the techniques presented. The afternoon will end with refreshments on the Front Porch of the Main House at Goodwood.

Barney Parker, a volunteer and Visitor Services Ranger at the Refuge, has 25 years experience as a full-time instructor at Florida State University’s Developmental Research where he taught biology, photography and marine science. During his tenure, he was a leader in many projects forming science curriculum and textbooks for middle and high school students. His photographic experience includes yearbook, legal, portrait and wedding photography, and he has taught adult nature photography for 4 years at the FSU Center for Professional Development. Lori Nicolson heads the St. Marks Refuge Education Program and will present an overview of their important and fascinating work.