Upcoming Events for Arkansas

To submit your gardening event to our staff, submit it using our contact form or send an email to calendar@statebystategardening.com.

May 5 Bella Vista

Spring Plant Sale, Tanyard Creek Pavilion

The Bella Vista Garden Club will have their Spring Plant Sale from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on May 5. The plant sale is the main fundraiser for the club that supports the Dorothy Wallace Scholarships and their many other community projects. It is a great opportunity for the community to purchase wonderful plants grown in our area at great prices.

Contact: 479-426-2749

May 5 Hot Springs

Children's Series: “Tie Dying,” Garvan Woodland Gardens, Magnolia Room

Join artist Roxana Rose for three hours of fun with the kids! You and your child will make a tie-dyed silk project to take home while learning this interesting process that mimics, in design, the beautiful flowers found in the gardens. All materials required are provided, including a light snack. Children must be accompanied by a parent or other adult; adult chaperones are admitted free! 9:00 a.m. – noon. Cost is $4 per child for GWG members; $6 per child for non-members. Program is open to children 7 – 12 and class is limited to 12. Advance registration and pre-payment are required.

Call 501-262-9300 or 800-366-4664 to register.

May 6 Hot Springs

Naturalist Series: “Wildflower Walk,” Garvan Woodland Gardens, Magnolia Room and grounds

Wander through the wildflower meadow with naturalist Roxana Rose and learn the names of these native blooms, plus the traditional and medicinal uses and folklore associated with these plants. 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. GWG Members $10; non-members $19. Space is limited. Advance reservations and pre-payment required. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.

Call 501-262-9300 or 800-366-4664 to register.

May 10 Fayetteville

17th Annual Greening of the Garden, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Rd.

Event includes gourmet dinner, drinks and auctions. Begins at 6:00 p.m.

Website: www.bgozarks.org

May 11 Hot Springs

National Public Gardens Day, Garvan Woodland Gardens

Garvan Woodland Gardens will join other members of the American Public Gardens Association (APGA) around the country in celebrating Friday, May 11, as National Public Gardens Day. The one-day event, organized by APGA and founding sponsor Rain Bird, an irrigation product provider, brings awareness to communities nationwide about the important role public gardens play in promoting environmental stewardship, plant and water conservation, and education. Better Homes and Gardens magazine has also partnered with APGA this year, promoting National Public Gardens Day in its May issue and offering readers a free admission coupon to visit any participating public garden. The coupon, which allows complimentary admission for two people only, no matter the size of the group or family unit, can be obtained by logging on to the magazine’s website at www.BHG.com/free garden.

May 12 Fairfield Bay

Annual Plant Sale, Ed Leamon Park in Fairfield Bay

The Van Buren County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale will be held on May 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

May 19 Springdale

“Composting: Let it Rot,” Student Center of NWAR Technical Institute, 709 S. Old Missouri Rd. (red light at Ford and Hwy 265)

The Flower, Garden and Nature Society of Northwest Arkansas’ 2012 Laurin Wheeler Program Series presents “Composting: Let it Rot!” with Katy Teague, UA Extension agent. Social time begins at 9:30. Program starts around 10:00 a.m. and lasts about an hour, including Q & A. Admission is free and open to the public

Contact: Lynn Rogers, 479-521-9090

June 8 – 9 Bella Vista

“Road Trip Rewind” Flower Show, McKay Hall at the Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E Lancashire Blvd.

The Bella Vista Garden Club will host their bi-annual flower show titled, “Road Trip Rewind”, held in McKay Hall at the Bella Vista Community Church on Friday, June 8, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The theme of the show is a nostalgic look at summer automobile trips to sights across the country and featuring live music. Guests will follow a road map guide to the many design and horticulture entries arranged with vintage travel-themed accents. In a new feature, four area garden clubs will compete in the Table Design category, each group designing a buffet setting. Stop by the “diner” for a snack and support the projects of the garden club by picking up something to take home from the “souvenir shop”! Free admission, (donations appreciated).

Contact: Linda Neymeyer, 479-855-0661 or ldneymeyer@gmail.com.

Website: www.bellavistagardenclub.com (click on “Club Buzz,” then “2012 Flower Show Schedule”)

June 22-23 Paris

Mount Magazine Butterfly Festival XVI, Mount Magazine State Park

Our future flies on the wings of pollinators! Join us for a weekend celebrating the park’s butterfly and wildflower diversity. Discover how everything in nature is connected through programs, guided walks and the ever-popular Bug Bonanza Pavilion. Don’t miss the special concert that closes this celebration. The Mount Magazine Butterfly Festival is one of the most popular nature-related family events in Arkansas! Contact the park for a detailed schedule as the event draws near. Admission: Free. 479-963-8502, mountmagazine@arkansas.com

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