Please join us for our October meeting to hear Dr. Allen Owings speak on new landscape shrubs. Distyliums, gardenias, boxwoods, Drift roses, cleyera and azaleas are just a few he will cover as well as the myriad new hydrangea releases.
Dr. Allen Owings, Professor Emeritus – Horticulture, LSU AgCenter, retired in June 2017 with 25 years service. He provided statewide extension service programming for nursery growers, landscapers, garden centers and secondarily to Master Gardeners and home gardeners. He was the coordinator of the LSU AgCenter Louisiana Super Plant program and is currently employed as senior horticulturist at Bracy’s Nursery in Amite, LA and as a horticulturist at Clegg’s Nursery in Baton Rouge, LA.

Dr. Owings was born and raised in Hammond, LA. He holds a BS degree in Plant Science from Southeastern Louisiana University, MS degree in Horticulture from LSU and PhD in Horticulture from Mississippi State University. He has been recognized by the Louisiana and National Agricultural County Agents Associations with their achievement award and distinguished service award. He is a life member of the Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association and Louisiana Society for Horticultural Research. Dr. Owings belongs to numerous horticulture societies in Louisiana and across the south. He is current president of the Louisiana Chapter of the Azalea Society of America and the region 7 director for the American Rose Society. He enjoys gardening, golf and LSU sports.

We welcome you to hear an informational and entertaining presentation from Dr. Owings! Our doors open at 6:00 P.M. for socializing and refreshments. Dr. Owings will present his program at 7:00 P.M. in the Goldsmith Room at the Memphis Botanic Garden.

Members Free – Guest $5 – Join $10