High Elevation Gardening Web Log "Blog"

In addition to top-notch gardening information we want you to leave this conference with an affinity for Arkansas, our history, people, entertainment, and food. On Wednesday evening, May 2, we will start with a cash bar before our opening dinner. We'll share pictorial glimpses of our beautiful Arkansas scenery with you as you dine and visit with fellow MGs from all over the United States and Canada. After dinner, Dr. David Lipschitz. MD, PhD, Director of the Donald W. Reynolds Center on Aging at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and author of Breaking the Rules of Aging will discuss the health benefits of gardening on mind, body, and soul. More information about "Dr. David" can be found in last month's newsletter under "News" at the official IMGC website or you may visit his website at www.drdavidhealth.com.

Thursday morning we start with some fabulous keynote speakers. Everyone is excited to hear P. Allen Smith, and you are in for a treat to learn more about Heifer International from CEO Jo Luck. After the morning sessions end, lunch is served and the trade show begins. Thursday afternoon and all day Friday you have your choice of 65 seminars or 16 garden tours. All are described in more detail on the website: mg2007.uaex.edu/registration/speaker_biographies.htm.

Committee organizers have reserved a block of rooms at The Peabody Hotel. These are filling fast. You are encouraged to call soon for reservations (501-906-4000), and to ensure your choices of seminars and tours, don't wait too long to send in your registration! Check out their Website at www.peabodylittlerock.com.