Join us at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens on Tuesday, February 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 Weed), 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.