Memphis Horticultural Society

05/14/2026

Although not native to Shelby County according to official records, Dracopsis amplexicaulis, or clasping coneflower, could be a welcome addition to an especially wet area in your garden. It is found in numerous nearby counties in Arkansas and Mississippi. It’s an annual and easily controlled by timely removal. The seeds are devoured by Goldfinches, so leave some seeds for them! Its bright flowers will bring numerous pollinators to your garden and brighten up spots between perennial blooms!

04/22/2026

Get totally unnaturally colored “duck tape” to mark your tools that blend in. It’s almost foolproof!

04/06/2026

"Native Azaleas'
with
Charles Andrews

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.

Hughes Pavilion, Dixon Gallery and Gardens

(Note Location Change)

Join us at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens on Tuesday, April 7 when Charles (Charlie) Andrews will be our speaker. Charlie has been studying North American azaleas in the field and the literature for over 50 years. He writes and speaks on azalea topics and is currently writing a book on the history and characteristics of this complex but underused group of plants. Charlie is a retired Georgia Tech engineer, whose life-long hobby of trout fishing introduced him many years ago to native azaleas (often found along North Georgia’s trout streams). This is a subject about which he wants to learn everything possible. With notebook, jeweler’s loupe, and camera in hand, Charlie roams the woods in search of native azaleas in their natural habitat. He is fortunate to have had properties with many thousands of them, including amazing swarms of hybrids. His garden is filled with Ericaceae and other, mostly native, plants. Charlie is the immediate past president of the Azalea Society of America and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of The Azalean, the journal of the Azalea Society. He is an active member and past president of the Azalea Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society.

Charlie's presentation will be held in the Hughes Pavilion at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens at 6:00 p.m. Parking is available in the west lot and in the lot adjacent to the Hughes (see map below).

The meeting is free for Memphis Horticulture members, but guests are asked to make a $5 donation at the door. Join us at 5:30 p.m. for refreshments and visiting with friends. We always appreciate contributions to the refreshment table.

We hope to see you on Tuesday and encourage you to share this information with any friends who may be interested.

03/25/2026

Two more days to support us by purchasing beautiful plants!

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03/16/2026

Starting today! Add beauty to your garden and support our educational programs. We appreciate your support!

03/06/2026

We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow for the City of Memphis 2026 Arbor Day Ceremony!
There will be a tree planting, tree give-a-way, and guided tree I.D. hike led by Ranger Wheatley in honor of Arbor Day!

03/04/2026

Thanks, Jason for inspiring gardeners near and far. We were so happy to have you as our March Speaker! Thanks so much for sharing your passion and knowledge with our group, it was a great start to our 46th year!

02/25/2026

We are very excited to have Jason Reeves as the speaker for our March 3, 2026 meeting! Link to our website is in the comments.

Memphis Horticulture Meeting – MAR 3 – “Garden Heroes” with Jason Reeves
Join us at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens on Tuesday, March 3 when Jason Reeves will be our speaker. Jason is the Ornamental Horticulturist at the West TN AgResearch Center in Jackson, TN and is an invaluable resource to all of us in the gardening community. In addition, he’s a very informative and entertaining speaker! In his presentation, Jason will discuss “Garden Heroes” – plants that he has identified as proven performers. With his extensive experience in gardens and landscapes, Jason has found that new is not always better. This talk will have you racing to the nursery to try out these champions of the garden that include old standbys and newer established players. These annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees are sure to please. Favorites include: Cuphea Vermillionaire®, Asclepias physocarpa (Swan Butterfly W**d), Amsonia hubrichtii (Arkansas Bluestar), Spiraea thunbergii ‘Ogon’, Juniperus conferta ‘All Gold’, Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Slender Silhouette’ (Sweetgum), and Cercis chinensis ‘Don Egoff’ (Chinese Redbud).
Jason’s presentation will be held in the Winegardner Auditorium at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens at 6:00 p.m. It’s free for Memphis Horticulture members, but guests are asked to make a $5 donation at the door. Join us at 5:30 p.m. for refreshments and visiting with friends. We always appreciate contributions to the refreshment table.
March 3 @ 6:00 am – 7:30 pm

02/22/2026