When:
Friday, April 4 8:30 - 5:00
Saturday, April 5 8:30 - 4:30
Where:
Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center
1855 Calgary Church Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30507
Admission:
Admission is $2 for anyone age 12 and over. Please no pets. Plenty of handicapped parking is available
Get ready for a two-day immersion in all things gardening and plants!The event draws thousands of avid gardeners from all over north Georgia.
“Vendors are still signing up,” said Greg Linenger, the 2025 Spring Expo Chair. “With 40 to 50 vendors from Georgia and nearby states, the Spring Expo is the largest plant sale in North Georgia.” Linenger said. Attendees will find long-time favorites among the vendors as well as new sellers offering plants and garden ware.
The ever popular “Ask A Master Gardener” table will be staffed each day by experts to answer visitors’ mystifying garden questions.
Door prizes are awarded every hour. Food trucks will be on site.
For more information, contact us at mastergardener@hallcounty.org
or call 770.535.8293
Educational Sessions
Friday 11:00 am
The Art of Kokedama
Julie Auten
Hall County Master Gardener
What is Kokedama? Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil. It is wrapped with string and contains an ornamental plant growing inside. These beautiful and decorative plants bring an organic and natural touch to planting orchids, succulents, and other ornamental plants. It's not just for houseplants. Julie will talk about the art of Kokedama and how it can be used not only indoors, but outdoors in the landscape.
Friday 1:00 pm
Building a Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary
Melissa Paduani
Birds Georgia Education
Program Manager
Join us for an informative look at how to create a habitable space for wildlife. We'll discuss variables such as yard size, basic components, and safe wildlife practices, and explore how these spaces are important to bird conservation efforts. Melissa will also cover how to certify your backyard habitat with Birds Georgia.
Saturday 11:00 am
Functional Landscape Design
Scotty Peppers
Horticulture Director
North GA Technical College
Come listen for ideas on how to design spaces that fulfill specific needs within the landscape. We will discuss the core elements of design and the concept of visual energy as well as how to apply these to achieve desired impact.
Saturday 1:00 pm
Frogging by Ear -
Deciphering Nature's Symphony
Linda May
GA DNR Outreach Coordinator
Wildlife Conservation
Did you know that none of Georgia’s 32 frog species says “ribbit”? Why did we all learn that as children, and what sounds do they really make? Join GA DNR Outreach Coordinator Linda May to find out. You’ll also learn about frog natural history, how to identify various native species by sight and sound, and how you can help conserve these amazing amphibians.
This Year's Vendors
Company Name | Email | Website URL | Products |
|---|---|---|---|
82 Daisies | the82daisies@yahoo.com | Plant and garden decor.
Planters, plant stands and
unique ways to display your
plants. Organic Worm Castings, to
improve the health of your
plants. | |
Ag Pro Companies | cengland@agproco.com | http://AgProCo.com | We sell John Deere and Stihl power equipment |
All About Hummingbirds | pruffstuff@gmail.com | Hummingbird feeders, S-hooks, Shepherd hooks, Window hangers, Startup Kits | |
Autumn Hill Nursery | autumnhillnursery@hotmail.com | http://www.autumnhillnursery.com | Roses & perennials, various shrubs |
Azalea Farm | nikonreflections@gmail.com | Native azaleas and yard art | |
Bells Creek Wildflower Farm | cvmurphy@gmail.com | Native perennials and shrubs | |
Birdman Bird Houses | ptimothy309@gmail.com | Bird houses & feeders | |
Blue Bison Outdoors Inc. | bluebisonjd@gmail.com | http://Bluebisonoutdoors.com | Landscape design, garden decor, water features, stonework, irrigation & maint. and hardscape.
|
Bluff Mountain Nursery | dannispeight@yahoo.com | https://bluffmountainnursery.com/ | Plants, Herbs |
Carolina Wild Native Plant Nursery | nativeplants@carolinawild.com | http://www.carolinawild.com/ | Organic coffee, baked goods, & plants |
Charles Gilmore | cghi195555@gmail.com | My service consist of
double knockout roses
pink red and yellow ,
pink muhly grass, murry
cypress, arborvitae, ruby
red loropetalum,buddhist
pine, trident maple,
Chinese dogwood,
eaucuba, purple heart,
sunshine
ligustrum,English ivy,
and more. | |
Chasing Butterflies Nursery & Gardens | cbnurseries@gmail.com | http://www.cbnurseries.com | Vegetable Plants,
Herbs, Garden Apparel,
Candles, Soaps & more |
Chestatee Farms | joe@chestateefarms.com | http://chestateefarms.compending | We carefully select and grow a variety of annuals, perennials, and specialty plants that thrive in the Georgia’s climate. |
City of Gainesville Environmental Services | kwatson@gainesvillega.gov | http://www.Gainesville.org | Provide customers/residents with
continuous supply of the highest-quality water and sanitary sewer service available. |
Colonial Creek Farm | colonialcreekfarm@colonialcreekfarm.com | https://www.colonialcreekfarm.com/ | Perennials for hummingbirds and pollinators, herbs, edible landscaping (fruit and vegetable plants) |
Cottage Garden Natives | laura@cottagegardennatives.com | https://www.cottagegardennatives.com/home | Native plants and garden related merchandise |
Dale Auten | autend@bellsouth.net | Outdoor/garden tables; wood tables; botanical themed pottery, hosta’s | |
Delvecchio Nursery And Landscape Design | delvecchionursery@gmail.com | http://www.delvecchionursery.com | Japanese Maples |
Diego Family Flowers | diegofamilyflowers@yahoo.com | Flowers, perennials | |
Flighty Birdhouse Lady | jjennymoore@gmail.com | https://jjennymoore.wixsite.com/flightybirdhouse | Handmade cedar birdhouses w hand cut metal work applied |
Fresh Harvest Farms | shane@freshharvestfarm.com | https://freshharvestfarm.com/ | Microgreens & gourmet mushrooms (fresh & dried) Lions Mane Mushroom powder |
Garrison Farm & Garden | garrisonfarms.3f@gmail.com | https://garrisonfarmandgarden.com/ | Garrison Farm & Garden is a family-owned & operated Proven Winners® Certified Garden Center |
Georgia Mountain Farmers Network | andrew@gmfn.org | http://www.gmfn.org/ | We host farmers markets that connect the public with local food from dozens of small farms within 80 miles committed to chemical-free growing practices. |
Harris Family Nursery | harrisfamilynursery@gmail.com | Ferns
Azaleas | |
Herb & Honey | korzendb@hotmail.com | Herbs, perennials, tomato plants, honey, beeswax items | |
Herbs by Deb | dcaudlejbe@bellsouth.net | Herbs, annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, etc. | |
IG Nursery | ignursery@yahoo.com | Rare and unusal specimens including Japanses maples, conifers, flowering trees & shrubs, perennials, mixed containers | |
Jammin’ at Nora’s Nest | nmtweedy@gmail.com | https://jamminatnorasnest.com/ | Jams, Breads, Baked goods, Aprons, Popcorn, candy, t-shirts |
Malsnee Pottery | malsnee2@gmail.com | Wheelturned pottery | |
New Southern Garden | nathan@newsoutherngarden.com | https://www.newsoutherngarden.com/ | Live plant materials and
garden related products |
North Georgia Daylilly Society | Daylillies, irises, garden items | ||
Paradise Horticultural Services Inc. | pardisehort@gmail.com | https://paradisehorticulturecom.3dcartstores.com/ | We are dedicated to growing quality annuals, herbs, vegetable and perennial plants. We also are trying new varieties of herbs that grow well in Georgia.
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Pico Sales | lspivey52@elmore.rr.com | Wrought iron planters, plant stands, hanging baskets, garden benches, arbors, metal wall décor, metal suns, compasses, welcome signs, rain gauges, garden stakes, fan trellis, topiraries, metal goats, cast iron brackets, hummingbirds, metal pumpkins, tricycle planters, metal wind spinners, metal butterflies, metal dragonflies, etc. | |
Plant Cloud | klackey12@comcast.net | http://myplantcloud.com | Innovative Plant Cloud insert hardware for pots. |
Pottery by Mac | maceifert@bellsouth.net | Nature inspired decorative and functional pottery. Birdhouses, birdbaths, framed leaf tiles, etc. | |
Silvers Elbert Nursery | nat6984@yahoo.com | https://www.hostashadeplants.com | Hostas, Native Azaleas |
Soaps by Sheryl | soapsbysheryl@gmail.com | https://www.soapsbysheryl.com/ | Handmade soaps, body butters, body oils, other personal care products made from high quality oils, essential oil and herbal additives. Candles made in handpoured cement jars. |
Tea Times Chimes | wendy.warder@gmail.com | Garden art, wind chimes created from repurposed cups, spoons, plates, etc. | |
The Magnificent Magical Mad Madam Jenn | magicalmadmadamjenn@gmail.com | Dream catchers, windchimes, suncatchers | |
The Potting Shed Nursery | elainekelley@bellsouth.net | http://Pottingshednursery.com | We offer annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, ornamental shrubs and specialize in bearded irises and daylilies. |
Thomas Nursery | thomasnsy@icloud.com | http://Thomasnurserytrees.com | Specializing in Container
grown Native Trees and
Shrubs also Fruiting plants
and Non-Native trees and
shrubs too. |
Thyme on My Hands | thymeonmyhandsllc@gmail.com | http://www.thymeonmyhandsllc.com | Unique variety of gifts for the gardener or birding enthusiast. Including bird houses & feeders, gardening gloves, hats & tool belts, solar lanterns, garden stakes, etc. |
West Cove Gardens | rogerwest20@gmail.com | https://westcovegardens.com/ | Daylilies and other locally grown perennials. |
Whitewater Products | lakeju@yahoo.com | Assorted Herbs like Basil's, Parsley, Chives, Sages,
French Tarragon and many more. Varieties of houseplants,
hanging baskets, Ornamental shrubs and Cedar Planters. Summer vegetables like Tomatoes, peppers, squash, Zucchini
and cucumber. |