Got this email today from GNP at Perimeter College!

We're clearing out our potted plants for the winter. Everything is discounted 25%, with even bigger discounts for orders over $200 and on selected plants, through October 28. During the last two weeks in October, sales will be held on both Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 10 AM to 2 PM. That?s October 18, 21,25, and 28. After October 28, we?ll close up the shop until March, 2007.

All sales are at the Native Plant Shop at the Native Plant Garden, Georgia Perimeter College, Decatur Campus, 3251 Panthersville Rd., Decatur. If you have questions, leave a message on the Garden voicemail at 678-891-2668 or call Regina's home number 404-286-8913.

We have almost 300 species of plants this Fall! Some of my favorites are Evergreen Blueberry, Indian Pink, American Snowbell, Loblolly Bay, Azalea Bakeri, Log Fern, Barbara's Buttons, Sabatia, Stoke's Aster, Leavenworth's Coreopsis, Buttonbush, and Winterberry, both male and female.

The best plants are in short supply, of course, so come early!

There are still two Wednesday Lunch and Learn sessions coming up. On October 18, Ted Stephens will talk about Native Shrubs. On October 25 it will be either George Sanko talking about Native Ferns or Don Jacobs on Fall plants. Lectures are from noon 'til 1 p.m. There's a free garden walk at 10:30 both Wednesdays. Come early and stay late to buy plants while the shop is open from 10 - 2.

I'm offering a new class on both Saturdays, October 21 and 28 called Five Senses in the Garden. This is a family program especially for children ages 4 and up and anyone young at heart wanting to explore the garden with all five senses. Children must have an adult with them. Come one or both days at 9:15. The class is FREE and will go 'til the shop opens at 10:00.

As always, you're welcome to visit the Garden anytime during daylight hours. We'll be happy to see you. We're ready to spend time talking about plants with you during our scheduled sales and programs. Please call me ahead at 404-286-8913 to arrange a different time if necessary.

Thanks so much for your support and patronage this Fall! Your plant purchases assure that the Native Plant Garden can flourish and grow. We hope to see you again before Winter!

Regina Reiter

Plant Shop Director