Through the Garden Gate: A Collection of Garden Stories

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Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am

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12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd, Theodore, AL, United States, Alabama 36582 | Theodore, AL

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Join Carleton Wood, Executive Director of Hills & Dales Estate, for an engaging presentation reflecting on more than 30 years in public gardens. Carleton will share why he chose horticulture as his life’s work, offering stories and insights from his time at Tryon Palace in New Bern, The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo, and Hills & Dales Estate in LaGrange. Along the way, he’ll highlight memorable people, remarkable plants, and the lessons learned throughout a rich and varied career.

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