Post-Harvest…Now What? with Helen Phillips

September is prime time in our area to shift from your summer harvest to a bountiful fall and winter garden. But how do you do that? On Saturday, September 26, join Herb Garden Manager Helen Phillips as she walks you through a post-harvest to-do list and gives her exper......More

September is prime time in our area to shift from your summer harvest to a bountiful fall and winter garden. But how do you do that? On Saturday, September 26, join Herb Garden Manager Helen Phillips as she walks you through a post-harvest to-do list and gives her expert advice on seed saving. Participants will receive an assortment of seeds saved from the Hills & Dales herb garden. $40 per person. Pre-registration is required by September 21. No refunds for cancellations after September 22. Workshop fees include supplies and refreshments. Members may register for Fall workshops on August 3. Fall registration for non-members begins August 6. Call (706) 882-3242 or email [email protected] to register. Pre-payment is required. Annual members receive a 20% discount unless otherwise noted.

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Hills & Dales Estate 2026 Annual Lecture: Therapeutic Horticulture and the Benefits of Gardening

As any gardener or garden-lover knows, a walk through a beautiful, natural space can make you feel refreshed and relaxed or even energized and inquisitive, and when gardeners are actively growing, the benefits can be even richer. Registered Horticultural Therapist Kathr......More

As any gardener or garden-lover knows, a walk through a beautiful, natural space can make you feel refreshed and relaxed or even energized and inquisitive, and when gardeners are actively growing, the benefits can be even richer. Registered Horticultural Therapist Kathryn Grimes’s MA in Teaching with a concentration in special education and over 2 decades of experience in creating and leading educational and therapeutic programs for all ages and abilities has allowed her to work with organizations such as community gardens, city parks, early learning environments, and zoos & public gardens. She is a writer, workshop presenter, curriculum developer, and garden consultant & designer who volunteers as an Advisory Committee member of Florida Horticulture for Health Network. On October 8, she will explore the historic roots and current research on growing engagements that heal, enable, nourish, educate, rehabilitate, and aid well-being. Free resources and program examples from the American Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA), the Florida Horticulture for Health Network (FLHHN), and collaborative organizations are provided to pave a pathway for educators, health practitioners and allies, social workers, vocational rehabilitators, garden designers, public gardens, and the home gardener to tap into the benefits for themselves and their participants. A reception will begin at 6:30 pm followed by the presentation at 7:00 pm. $15 per person. Free admission for estate members. Reservations are appreciated. For more info, please call (706) 882-3242 or email [email protected].

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October 2026: Early Bird Breakfast Presented by Jackson Services

Join us for Early Bird Breakfast, presented by Jackson Services on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.  Coffee and networking begin at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast provided by Jane Foods.                                                                                               ......More

Join us for Early Bird Breakfast, presented by Jackson Services on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.  Coffee and networking begin at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast provided by Jane Foods.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

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15th Annual Stories in the Garden

On Sunday, October 18, Azalea Storytelling Inc and Hills & Dales Estate will host the 15th annual Stories in the Garden, a free storytelling event held beneath the canopy of the pecan grove. This year will feature acclaimed storyteller, singer-songwriter, and humorist K......More

On Sunday, October 18, Azalea Storytelling Inc and Hills & Dales Estate will host the 15th annual Stories in the Garden, a free storytelling event held beneath the canopy of the pecan grove. This year will feature acclaimed storyteller, singer-songwriter, and humorist Kim Weitkamp. Known for her warmth, wit, and engaging performances, Kim has entertained audiences across the country with stories that celebrate family, community, and the connections that shape our lives. The family-friendly entertainment will begin at 1:30pm and last until 4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for their comfort. In case of rain, the event will be moved to the Visitor Center and seating will be limited. Enter at the Hills & Dales Drive gate. For more information, please call (706) 882-3242 or email [email protected].

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LaGrange College 2026 Homecoming

LaGrange College 2026 Homecoming Celebration reunions, golf, play, sports, band party at Overlook Plaza on Friday

LaGrange College campus and downtown

Good Bug/Bad Bug with Valerie VanSweden

Spider webs are great decorations for spooky season, but are the critters that make them good for your garden? Join Horticulture Manager Valerie VanSweden as she walks you through how to encourage the good bugs you want hanging around your landscape and discourage the o......More

Spider webs are great decorations for spooky season, but are the critters that make them good for your garden? Join Horticulture Manager Valerie VanSweden as she walks you through how to encourage the good bugs you want hanging around your landscape and discourage the ones you don’t. $35 per person. Pre-registration is required by October 19. No refunds for cancellations after October 20. Workshop fees include supplies and refreshments. Members may register for Fall workshops on August 3. Fall registration for non-members begins August 6. Call (706) 882-3242 or email [email protected] to register. Pre-payment is required. Annual members receive a 20% discount unless otherwise noted.

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October 2026: State of Community Luncheon, presented by Auto Gallery Chevrolet GMC.

Join us for our first State of the Community Luncheon of 2026, presented by Auto Gallery Chevrolet GMC We will meet at the Chamber on Monday, October 26 at 11:30 a.m. for lunch. The program will begin at noon. We look forward to seeing you there! Advanced registrat......More

Join us for our first State of the Community Luncheon of 2026, presented by Auto Gallery Chevrolet GMC We will meet at the Chamber on Monday, October 26 at 11:30 a.m. for lunch. The program will begin at noon. We look forward to seeing you there! Advanced registration required. Seating is limited! 

Upstairs, Chamber of Commerce 111 Bull Street, LaGrange

Trick or Treat at the Callaway Home

The long-standing tradition of trick or treating at the Callaway family home will continue this year on Saturday, October 31, featuring spook-tacular ghostly garden décor and full-sized candy bars for costumed children. This event is free to the public and will be from ......More

The long-standing tradition of trick or treating at the Callaway family home will continue this year on Saturday, October 31, featuring spook-tacular ghostly garden décor and full-sized candy bars for costumed children. This event is free to the public and will be from 5pm to 7pm. For more information, please call (706) 882-3242 or email [email protected].

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November 2026: Early Bird Breakfast Presented by Jackson Services

Join us for Early Bird Breakfast, presented by Jackson Services on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.  Coffee and networking begin at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast provided by Jane Foods.                                                                                              ......More

Join us for Early Bird Breakfast, presented by Jackson Services on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.  Coffee and networking begin at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast provided by Jane Foods.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

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Veterans’ Week at Hills & Dales Estate

We will also be honoring those who have served or currently serve in the Armed Forces during Veterans’ Week. To show our appreciation for your service and sacrifice, complimentary admission to the home and garden from November 10 to 14 is being offered. Please present y......More

We will also be honoring those who have served or currently serve in the Armed Forces during Veterans’ Week. To show our appreciation for your service and sacrifice, complimentary admission to the home and garden from November 10 to 14 is being offered. Please present your military ID upon arrival. As an additional show of thanks, local photographer Doug Flor will be offering free portraits of veterans and their families in front of the Callaway home on November 10 and 13 from 10am to 2pm. For more information, call (706) 882-3242 or email [email protected].

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