Athens, Ga. (April 7, 2008) — The State Botanical Garden of Georgia will host the 2008 annual Southern Garden History Society meeting April 11-13.

The meeting theme, Tall Columns & High Cotton, will explore the influence of cotton on the architecture, gardens and landscapes of middle Georgia. Educational sessions will take place at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education with a keynote address by James Cobb, Spalding Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Georgia. Tours will include relevant local area attractions as well as house and garden tours of Madison and Milledgeville. The meeting will draw approximately 150 participants, primarily from throughout the Southeast. For additional information, visit www.southerngardenhistory.org.

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