{"594673":{"#nid":"594673","#data":{"type":"event","title":"MOSS: Emerald Jewels for Today\u0027s Landscapes ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta, GA: Annie Martin, nationally-recognized moss landscape designer and author of \u003Cem\u003EThe Magical World of Moss Gardening\u003C\/em\u003E (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.\u0026nbsp; Open to public, Free.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca name=\u0022_Hlk489336953\u0022\u003EHave you ever desired the year-round green appeal of mosses in your garden? Are you tired of mowing grass? What about that shady place where nothing else will grow? Native mosses are an excellent horticultural alternative. Inspirational photographs, moss specimens for ID and essential how-to tips will help you get started on your own moss gardening projects. Annie Martin (aka Mossin\u0026rsquo; Annie), owner of Mountain Moss Enterprises in Brevard, NC and Timber Press author of \u003Cem\u003EThe Magical World of Moss Gardening\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cem\u003E,\u003C\/em\u003E provides valuable insights on how to transform your garden or lawn into a serene retreat and eco-friendly landscape showcasing the world\u0026rsquo;s oldest living land plants \u0026ndash; mosses!\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKnown as Mossin\u0026rsquo; 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 \u003Cem\u003EThe New York Times, Our State magazine, Carolina Home and Garden magazine\u003C\/em\u003E and many more. Mossin\u0026rsquo; Annie\u0026rsquo;s passion is contagious and audiences across the country delight in her informative and entertaining programs. \u003Ca name=\u0022_Hlk489338313\u0022\u003ETo begin your moss journey, join Mossin\u0026rsquo; Annie and other DIY moss gardeners at this Atlanta Botanical Garden FREE lecture at 7 pm on Tuesday evening. \u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Philip and Elkin Alston Lecture Series is made possible through the generous support of the Charles Loridans Foundation.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca name=\u0022_Hlk489335371\u0022\u003ELecture:\u0026nbsp; Tuesday, August 22 @ 7 pm.\u0026nbsp; Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30309\u0026nbsp; Open to the public\u0026ndash;FREE. \u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlantabg.org\/visit\/events\/annie-martin\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/atlantabg.org\/visit\/events\/annie-martin\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor 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: \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlantabg.org\/learn\/adult-classes\/moss-dish\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/atlantabg.org\/learn\/adult-classes\/moss-dish\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMartin will be available for a book signing after both events.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more about Mountain Moss\u0026rsquo; specialized landscape services or to choose shade or sun moss species from the exclusive selection of live mosses for sale, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.mountainmoss.com\u0022\u003Ewww.mountainmoss.com\u003C\/a\u003E .\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Moss Gardening Expert and Author to Visit Atlanta"}],"uid":"27964","created_gmt":"2017-08-18 19:25:39","changed_gmt":"2017-08-18 19:25:39","author":"Jasmine Martin","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","field_event_time":{"event_time_start":"2017-08-22T20:00:00-04:00","event_time_end":"2017-08-22T20:00:00-04:00","event_time_end_last":"2017-08-22T20:00:00-04:00","gmt_time_start":"2017-08-23 00:00:00","gmt_time_end":"2017-08-23 00:00:00","gmt_time_end_last":"2017-08-23 00:00:00","rrule":null,"timezone":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"1275","name":"School of Biological Sciences"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"175247","name":"Atlanta Botanical Garden"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[{"id":"1795","name":"Seminar\/Lecture\/Colloquium"}],"invited_audience":[{"id":"78761","name":"Faculty\/Staff"},{"id":"78771","name":"Public"},{"id":"174045","name":"Graduate students"},{"id":"78751","name":"Undergraduate students"}],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAnnie Martin, 828-577-1321, \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:mossinannie@gmail.com\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Emossinannie@gmail.com\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.mountainmoss.com\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ewww.mountainmoss.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETracy McClendon, 404-691-1542, \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:tmcclendon@atlantabg.org\u0022\u003Etmcclendon@atlantabg.org\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}