HOME & GARDEN CALENDAR

June 24: Memphis Orchid Society: 2 p.m. meeting at Memphis Botanic Garden. Sam Tsui of Orchid Inn presents the program “Paphiopedilums, the Slipper Orchids.” He will bring plants to sell. Visitors welcome. Memphisorchids.org. Rose Society: 7 p.m. meeting at the Bartlett United Methodist Church, 5676 Stage Road, Bartlett. Refreshments served at 6:30 p.m. Jim Crowder gives the program on soil and water. Workshop: 8:30 a.m.-noon at the Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove Road. See 10 different types of grass in one location and see how they grow. Presenters talk about the care of each type. Two pesticide points given in categories 3,10 & 12. Cost $10. Make check payable to: Shelby County Extension and mail to Booker T. Leigh, 7777 Walnut Grove Road, Agricenter International, Suite B, Box 21, Memphis, TN 38120. Contact Booker T. Leigh at 901-752-1207. Workshop: 1-4 p.m. at the Memphis Botanic Garden. Sponsored by Memphis Herb Society. Glinda Rhodes, AHG Certified Clinical Herbalist, is the workshop instructor. Glinda will provide instruction in the basics of herbal medicine and making simple herbal remedies. Attendees will prepare and take home two herbal remedies. No charge. RSVP to memphisherb society@aol.com or 901-754-4929. JUNEipers: 6-9 p.m. at Memphis Botanic Garden. $40 ($30 MBG members). Advanced tickets required. Discover the different herbs used in your favorite cocktails. Stop by the gin and tonic bar and create your own mix. Not a fan of gin? We’ll feature drinks from the bitter to the bubbly all featuring herbs from our garden. Tour the herb garden to see how these roots and shoots can be added to your favorite drink. Tickets available at Memphis Botanic Garden.