2025 Southern Garden Symposium

It's a Southern gardening event that attracts the biggest names in the region: The 2025 Southern Garden Symposium, held in St. Francisville, offers something for every gardener, from experienced masters to budding beginners. Set against the backdrop of gardens at Rosedown State Historic Site, Oakley at Audubon State Historic Site, Afton Villa Gardens, and Havenwood, the symposium features a slate of powerhouse speakers, from designers and landscapers to authors and flower farmers. $325 for an all-inclusive ticket; $115 for Friday and Saturday workshops, separately; $95 for the speakers' gala. A full schedule and details can be found at thesoutherngardensymposium.org. bontempstix.com.