The Fern Lady – Gwinnett Master Gardener Meeting

Eleanor Craig is known across the southeast as “The Fern Lady”. Based out of Cedar Bluff, Alabama, her small specialty nursery known as “Fern Ridge Farms” ships all over the country, offering over 75 varieties of hardy garden fern, as well as select annuals, tropical ferns, perennials, natives, and many fern companion plants. Previously located in Canton, Georgia, the nursery’s exhibits and garden displays have earned numerous awards at Atlanta’s Southeastern Flower Show. In addition, Fern Ridge Farms is recognized as a resource for locating unusual ferns in the recently published book Plant Lovers’ Guide to Ferns.

With 20+ years experience in landscaping, lawn maintenance and the nursery industry, Eleanor has been a huge supporter of Master Gardener programs across the Southeast as both a lecturer and vendor. Her Gwinnett presentation will include insight into growing many familiar and new garden ferns, including managing the impacts of climate change, identifying location needs and plant care. Beware, her love for ferns is contagious!

GCMGA meets on the third Monday of each month at The Bethesda Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044. The public is welcome at no charge, and is invited to bring a covered dish to join club members for dinner at 6:30. Otherwise, the presentation begins promptly at 7pm. For program updates and any cancellations, please visit www.gwinnettmastergardeners.com.