A Visit from Dr. Eddie Smith
Saturday, March 14 | Greenwood Cemetery
Join us for a high-energy workday as we welcome a very special guest to the grounds! Dr. Eddie Smith, Extension Master Gardener for Pearl River County and host of the popular show Southern Gardening, will be visiting Greenwood Cemetery for the first time.
Dr. Smith is eager to see our Master Gardeners in action. Our goal is to showcase the beauty and dedication of our volunteers in hopes that he will choose Greenwood as a featured location for a future broadcast!
Event Details
The Mission: This is a hands-on Work Day.
The Focus: Section 1 (North and East of the center circle). We will be revitalizing "cradles" through clearing, dividing plants, adding soil, and planting.
Rose Care: We will also be attending to the roses marked with red flags that need weeding, pruning, and mulching.
Q&A: Dr. Smith will be circulating to visit and answer your gardening questions throughout the morning (no formal program).
Volunteer Checklist
What to Bring: Your gardening tools and gloves.
Safety: Please wear closed-toed shoes and stay vigilant for fire ants.
Parking: To protect the wet turf, please park outside the cemetery on West Street or in the lot behind the Supreme Court building.
Why You Should Attend
The wisteria is just beginning to show color and is expected to be in full glory by Saturday! This is a wonderful opportunity for Master Gardeners from Rankin, Metro, and Madison Counties to unite and show off the incredible restoration work being done at this historic site.
We look forward to seeing you in the garden!