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Atlanta, GA: Annie Martin, nationally-recognized moss landscape designer and author of The Magical World of Moss Gardening (Timber Press, 2015), introduces the joys and environmental benefits of gardening with eco-friendly mosses at the Atlanta Botanical Garden as a featured speaker in the Alston Lecture Series. Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 7 pm. Open to public, Free.
The aesthetic appeal of mosses is further complemented by their environmental benefits. Gardeners can eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. Mosses taste bad to typical garden pests (including deer) and are not subject to diseases that plague other plants. Soil stabilization, erosion control and stormwater mitigation solutions can be achieved with these miniature plants.
Known as Mossin’ Annie, Martin specializes in creating innovative moss landscapes and cultivates mosses at her Mossery in Brevard, NC. Martin has been featured in newspapers and magazines including The New York Times, Our State magazine, Carolina Home and Garden magazine and many more. Mossin’ Annie’s passion is contagious and audiences across the country delight in her informative and entertaining programs. To begin your moss journey, join Mossin’ Annie and other DIY moss gardeners at this Atlanta Botanical Garden FREE lecture at 7 pm on Tuesday evening.
The Philip and Elkin Alston Lecture Series is made possible through the generous support of the Charles Loridans Foundation.
Lecture: Tuesday, August 22 @ 7 pm. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30309 Open to the public–FREE. http://atlantabg.org/visit/events/annie-martin
For a hands-on experience, register for the Wednesday morning workshop where participants will make their own moss dish gardens to take home. Workshop space limited. Cost: $55 Non-members, $45 ABG Members. Workshop pre-registration required: http://atlantabg.org/learn/adult-classes/moss-dish
Martin will be available for a book signing after both events.
For more about Mountain Moss’ specialized landscape services or to choose shade or sun moss species from the exclusive selection of live mosses for sale, visit www.mountainmoss.com .
