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Upcoming Events for Carolinas
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Ongoing
February
Pawleys Island, S.C.
Birds in Art Exhibition. Running through April 22. Brookgreen Gardens. (843) 235-6000. www.brookgreen.org.
Feb. 9, 16, 23 and March 1
Durham, N.C.
Basic Botany and Plant Growth. Led by Alex Motten, associate professor of biology at Duke University. 6 p.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
February 17-March 24
Greensboro, N.C.
Hellebore Days at Gethsemane Gardens. (336) 656-3096. www.gethgardens.com.
February 29-March 4
Charlotte, N.C.
Southern Spring Home and Garden Show. The Park Expo and Conference Center. www.southernshows.com/sss.
February
Feb. 17
Greensboro, N.C.
Garden Tour of a Woodland Garden. (336) 656-3096. www.gethgardens.com.
February 18
Durham, N.C.
Create Your Own Bonsai Plant. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
February 18-19
Asheville, N.C.
Books and Boots. Bring the family to the North Carolina Arboretum for great hiking and some fun speakers. Carolina Gardener Contributor Peter Loewer will present from his book "The Wild Gardener;" James Farmer, author of "A Time to Plant: Souther Style Garden Living" will also be there, along with other writers. (828) 665-2492. www.ncarboretum.org.
Feb. 20
Charlotte, N.C.
Roses: Selection and Care, presented by David Pike of Witherspoon Roses. Charlotte Garden Club at the Mint Museum. 7 p.m. (704) 846-8979. www.charlottegardenclub.org.
Feb. 21
Durham, N.C.
Durham Garden Forum: Great Perennials for the Garden Bed with Edith Edelmann. 6:30 p.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu
Feb. 22
Durham, N.C.
Sarah P. Duke Chapter 264 of Ikebana International monthly meeting. 1 p.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
Feb. 24
Durham, N.C.
Traditional Japanese Tea Gathering. 10:45 a.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
Feb. 24-25
Clarksville, Va.
2012 Hellebore Festival at Pine Knot Farms. (434) 252-1990. www.pineknotfarms.com.
Feb. 25
Greensboro, N.C.
Guilford Horticultural Society’s 27th Annual Symposium. Keynote speakers: Catriona Todor Erier, Brent Heath and Cole Burrell. Emerald Event Center. Email Lynda Waldrep at lyndawaldrep@aol.com.
Feb. 25
Rock Hill, S.C.
7th Annual Joy of Gardening Symposium. Sponsored by the Master Gardeners of York County. Keynote speaker Carol Reese. www.yorkmg.org.
Feb. 25
Wilmington, N.C.
Tidewater Camellia Show and Sale. Arab Shrine Club. 12:30-5 p.m. www.tidewatercamelliaclub.org.
Feb. 26
Durham, N.C.
Master Gardeners’ Extension Gardening Series: Native Plants in Our Gardens. 2 p.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
Feb. 29-March 4
Charlotte, N.C.
Southern Spring Home & Garden Show. Park Expo and Conference Center. www.southernshows.com.
March 1
Charlotte, N.C.
Garden to Table: Garden Living at its Finest, with Jenks Farmer. 9:30 a.m. Wing Haven. (704) 331-0664, ext. 108. www.winghavengardens.com.
March 1
Raleigh, N.C.
Express Yourself -- Garden Art that Enhances and Inspires, with Helen Yoest. Friends of the Arboretum Lecture. 7:30 p.m. JC Raulston Arboretum. (919) 513-7005. www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum.
March 2
Clemson, S.C.
Bathtub Botany. 3:30 p.m. South Carolina Botanical Garden. (864) 656-3405. www.clemson.edu/scbg.
March 2-3
Bishop, Ga.
20th Annual Hellebore Days. Piccadilly Farms. (706) 769-6516.
March 2-3
Clarksville, Va.
Hellebore Festival. Pine Knot Farms. (434) 252-1990. www.pineknotfarms.com.
March 2-3
Kernersville, N.C.
Pearl Fryar Garden Topiary Demonstration. Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden. (336) 996-7888. www.pjcb.org.
March 3
Charlotte, N.C.
Chicks in the City. Learn about starting an urban flock. Wing Haven. (704) 331-0664, ext. 108. www.winghavengardens.com.
March 3
Charlotte and Durham N.C.
How to Plant a "Premium" Rose Garden. Witherspoon Rose Culture. (800) 643-0315. www.witherspoonrose.com.
March 3
Wilmington, N.C.
Hobby Greenhouse Tour. Self-guided tour through New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. New Hanover County Arboretum. www.hobbygreenhouseclub.org.
March 3-4
Asheville, N.C.
Organic Growers School Spring Conference. Universtiy of Noth Carolina at Asheville. (828) 582-5039. www.organicgrowersschool.org.
March 6
Davidson, N.C.
Davidson Horticultural Symposium. "The Roots of Passion: The Inspired Gardener." (704) 892-9062. www.davidsonsymposium.org.
March 7
Durham, N.C.
Plants of Distinction: Spring Geophytes, with Jason Holmes. 1 p.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
March 9
Durham, N.C.
Spring Flower Walk in the Arboretum. 10 a.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
March 10
Charlotte, N.C.
Backyard Composting with Mary Stauble. Wing Haven. (704) 331-0664, ext. 108. www.winghavengardens.com.
March 10
Durham, N.C.
Children's Activity: Nature's Kazoos. 10 a.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
March 10
Fuquay Varina, N.C.
Chicken Talk with Bev Gelvin. Learn the basics of raising chickens. 11 a.m. The Garden Hut. (919) 552-0590. www. Nelsasgardenhut.com.
March 10
Raleigh, N.C.
Fourth Annual Triangle Camellia Show and Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. JC Raulston Arboretum. www.americancamellias.org.
March 11-17
Brasstown, N.C.
The Eccentric Garden: found Art for Fun and Function. John C. Campbell Folk School. (800) 365-5724. www.folkschool.org.
March 13
Raleigh, N.C.
Plantsmen's Tour: Early Spring Perennials, with Mark Weathington. 1 p.m. JC Raulston Arboretum. (919) 513-7005. www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum.
March 14
Clemson, S.C.
How to Create a Native Woodland Garden. 10:30 a.m. South Carolina Botanical Garden. (864) 656-3405. www.clemson.edu/scbg.
March 15
Charlotte, N.C.
One Writer's Garden: Eudora Welty's Home Place, with Susan Haltom. Wing Haven. (704) 331-0664, ext. 108. www.winghavengardens.com.
March 15
Clemson, S.C.
Plant a Miniature Landscape. 10 a.m. South Carolina Botanical Garden. (864) 656-3405. www.clemson.edu/scbg.
March 15
Raleigh, N.C.
Rednecks to Rocket Scientists: Botanizing in Alabama, with Tony Avent. 7:30 p.m. JC Raulston Arboretum. (919) 513-7005. www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum.
March 17
Charleston, S.C.
Charleston Garden Tour. Organized by the Charleston Horticultural Society as part of the Art and Antiques forum. www.charlestonantiquesforum.org.
March 17
Charlotte and Durham, N.C.
Fertilizing: A Jump Start for Your Roses. Witherspoon Rose Culture. (800) 643-0315. www.witherspoonrose.com.
March 17
Clemson, S.C.
Improve Your Garden with Worms. 10 a.m. South Carolina Botanical Garden. (864) 656-3405. www.clemson.edu/scbg.
March 17
Greensboro, N.C.
Garden Tours of the Woodland Garden. Gethsemane Gardens. (336) 656-3096. www.gethgardens.com.
March 17
Raleigh, N.C.
One Writer's Garden: Eudora Welty's Home Place, with Susan Haltom. 9:30 a.m. Friends of the Arboretum Lecture. JC Raulston Arboretum. (919) 513-7005. www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum.
March 17-18
Wilmington, N.C.
Coastal Living Showcase. Cape Fear CC Schwartz Center. (910) 251-5031. www.wilmingtonwomansclub.com.
March 18
Durham, N.C.
Master Gardener's Extension Gardener Series: Container Gardening. 2 p.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
March 19
Greensboro, N.C.
Bizarre Bontaincals: Weird and Unusual Plants, by Larry Mellichamp. Greensboro Horticultural Society. 7:15 p.m. Natural Science Center.
March 20
Durham, N.C.
Durham Garden Forum: Herb Gardening with Lisa Treadaway from The Little Herb House. 6:30 p.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
March 23-24
Charleston, S.C.
77th Annual House and Garden Tours sponsored by the Garden Club of Charleston. www.thegardenclubofcharleston.org.
March 23-24
Georgetown, S.C.
Plantation and Town House Tour hosted by the Women of Prince George, Winyah, Episcopal Church. www.pgwinyah.org.
March 23-25
Greensboro, N.C.
Southern Ideal Home Show. www.southernshows.com.
March 24
Columbia, S.C.
Springtime at the Garden Festival. Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden. (803) 779-8717. www.riverbanks.org.
March 24
New Bern, N.C.
Real Gardeners' True Confessions, with Pat Stone, editor of Green Prints and Gardening Performer. 3 p.m. Tryon Palace. (252) 639-3500. www.tryonpalace.org.
March 23-25
Durham, N.C.
Grand Tea Gathering: Cherry Blossom Festival. 11:30 a.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
March 25
Hendersonville, N.C.
Bamboo Walking Tours. 1:30 p.m. Haiku Bamboo Nursery. (828) 685-3053. www.haikubamboonursery.net.
March 25-27
Charleston, S.C.
52nd Annual Symposium of the American Boxwood Society and the Charleston Horticultural Society. www.seecharlestonboxwood.com.
March 28
Clemson, S.C.
Creating an Herb Garden. 10 a.m. South Carolina Botanical Garden. (864) 656-3405. www.clemson.edu/scbg.
March 28
Durham, N.C.
Sarah P. Duke Chapter 264 of Ikebana International Meeting. 1 p.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
March 28
New Bern, N.C.
Behind the scenes tour of Tryon Palace. 2 p.m. (252) 639-3500. www.tryonpalace.org.
March 30-April 1
Brasstown, N.C.
Bonsai Express Workshop with Tim Ryan. John C. Campbell Folk School. (800) 365-5724. www.folkschool.org.
March 31
Charlotte and Durham, N.C.
Spice Up Your Life with Herbs: An Herbal Workshop. Witherspoon Rose Culture. (800) 643-0315. www.witherspoonrose.com.
March 31
Durham, N.C.
Duke Gardens Spring Plant Sale. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
April 1-October
Pawleys Island, S.C.
Whispering Wings Butterfly Experience. Brookgreen Gardens. (843) 253-6000. www.brookgreen.org.
April 12, 19, 26 and May 3
Durham, N.C.
Landscape Plants for North Carolina Gardens. 10 a.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
April 4
New Bern, N.C.
Behind the Scenes of the Tryon Palace Gardens. Tryon Palace. 2 p.m. (800) 767-1560. www.tryonpalace.org.
April 5
Durham, N.C.
Across the Pond: A Celebration of 300 Years of Anglo-American Gardening. 7 p.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
April 5
Durham, N.C.
Historic Gardens Color Walk. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 3-5 p.m. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
April 6-7
Spartanburg, S.C.
Spring Plant Sale. Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve. www.hatchergarden.org.
April 7
Charlotte and Durham, N.C.
How to Plant a "Premium" Rose Garden. 10 a.m. Witherspoon Rose Culture. (800) 643-0315. www.witherspoonrose.com.
April 7
Durham, N.C.
Children's Program: Feathered Gardens Members and Spring Pruning with Jan Little, for adults, 10 a.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
April 7
Fuquay-Varina, N.C.
Carolin Stein's Gardener's Forum: Vegetable Gardening. 11 a.m. Register by March 31. The Garden Hut. (919) 552-0590. www.nelsasgardenhut.com.
April 10
Raleigh, N.C.
Plantsmen's Tour: Maples in Spring, with Mark Weathington. JC Raulston Arboretum. 1 p.m. (919) 513-7005. www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum.
April 11
Pinehurst, N.C.
64th Annual Southern Pines Garden Club Home and Garden Tour. www.southernpinesgardenclub.com.
April 11-15
Wilmington, N.C.
North Carolina Azalea Festival. (910) 794-4650. www.ncaaleafestival.org.
April 12
Clemson, S.C.
Using Native Plants in Your Garden. 10:30 a.m. South Carolina Botanical Garden. (864) 656-3405. www.clemson.edu/scbg.
April 12-15
Raleigh, N.C.
Birdhouse Competition at the JC Raulston Arboretum, with a plant sale on Saturday. (919) 513-7005. www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum.
April 13
Durham, N.C.
Traditional Japanese Tea Gathering: Spring Blossoms Tea. 10:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
April 13-14
Charleston, S.C.
Plantasia 2012: Charleston Horticultural Society's Premier plant Sale. Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (843) 579-9922. www.charlestonhorticulturalsociety.org.
April 13-14
Edenton, N.C.
Easels in the Garden. Historic Edenton. (252) 339-1321. www.cupolahouse.org.
April 13-14
New Bern, N.C.
Garden Lover's Weekend. Celebrate 300 years of gardens in Craven County with tours, and also the Heritage Plant Sale at Tryon Palace. New Bern Historical Society an the New Bern Preservation Foundation. (252) 638-8558.
April 13-15
Wilmington, N.C.
59th Annual Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour: Follow the Blooms. (910) 620-6958. www.azaleagardentour.org.
April 13-15
Wilmington, N.C.
Hobby Greenhouse Spring Plant Sale in Forest Hills. Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m. www.hobbygreenhouseclub.org.
April 14
Anderson, S.C.
Master Gardener's Plant Sale. 8-11 a.m. Anderson Farmers Market. (864) 656-9999.
April 14
Concord, N.C.
7th Annual Herb & Plant Festival, sponsored by the Cabarrus County Master Gardener Volunteer Association. Piedmont Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
April 14-15
Pawleys Island, S.C.
Plantacular Sale. Brookgreen Gardens. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (843) 253-6000. www.brookgreen.org.
April 14-15
Winston-Salem, N.C.
L.A. Reynolds Spring Open House. (336) 945-3776. www.lareynolds.com.
April 16
Greensboro, N.C.
Guilford Horticutural Society: A Couple's Guide to a Harmonious Gardening Experience, by Jasmin and Peter Gentling. Natural Science Center. 7:15 p.m.
April 17
Clemson, S.C.
Planting a Pocket Meadow. 10:30 a.m. South Carolina Botanical Garden. (864) 656-3405. www.clemson.edu/scbg.
April 17
Durham, N.C.
Durham Garden Forum: Vegetables as Ornament. 6:30 p.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. (919) 668-1707. www.gardens.duke.edu.
April 18
New Bern, N.C.
Behind the Scenes of the Tryon Palace Gardens. 2 p.m. (800) 767-1560. www.tryonpalace.org.
April 18-19
Charlotte, N.C.
Spring Plant Sale and Garden Tours. Wing Haven. Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (704) 331-0664. www.winghavengardens.com.
April 19
Clemson, S.C.
Piedmont Gardening. 10 a.m. South Carolina Botanical Garden. (864) 656-3405. www.clemson.edu/scbg.
April 20-21
Clemson, S.C.
Plant Sale. Friday, Friends only, 2:30-6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. South Carolina Botanical Garden. (864) 656-3405. www.clemson.edu/scbg.
April 20-21
Charlotte, N.C.
Spring Plant Sale. UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. (704) 687-0721. http://gardens.uncc.edu.
April 21
Athens, GA
Piedmont Gardeners' 19th Annual Garden Tour. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. http://piedmontgardeners.org.
April 21
Columbia, S.C.
Party for the Planet. Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (803) 779-8717. www.riverbanks.org.
April 21
Havelock, N.C.
Havelock Appearance Commission's Plant Swap. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.. Havelock City Park. (252) 447-8327.
April 21
Pinehurst, N.C.
Sandhills Horticultrual Society Plant Sale. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Sandhills Community College. (910) 695-3882. www.sandhillshorticulturalgardens.com.
April 21
Raleigh, N.C.
Falls River in Bloom, A Garden Tour. 1-4 p.m. Falls River Club. (919) 866-1845. www.fallsrivergardenclub.com.
April 21
Raleigh, N.C.
Lasting Impressions' 6th Annual Open garden Art & Plant Sale. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (919) 787-6228.
April 21
Raleigh, N.C.
Friends of the Arboretum and Piedmont Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society Lecture: Extra Dry, On the Rocks. 9:30 a.m. JC Raulston Arboretum. (919) 513-7005. www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum.
April 21-22
Charlotte, N.C.
Charlotte Garden Club Tour. www.charlottegardenclub.org.
April 21-22
Raleigh, N.C.
Pi Alpha Xi Plant Sale. Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. . JC Raulston Arboretum. (919) 515-3178. www.ncsu.edu/project/pialphaxi/.
April 22
Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
5th Annual Old Village Home, Garden and Art Tour, benefitting the American Red Cross. www.lowcountryredcross.org.
April 22
Nags Head, N.C.
North Carolina Coastal Federation's Earth Day Festival. Jennette's Pier. www.nccoast.org.
April 25
New Bern, N.C.
Behind the Scenes of the Tryon Palace Gardens. 2 p.m. (800) 767-1560. www.tryonpalace.org.
April 26-28
Burlington, N.C.
15th Annual Herb Festival sponsored by the Women's Resource Center in Alamance County. (336) 227-6900. www.wrcac.org.
April 27-29
Brasstown, N.C.
Growing Your Own Mushrooms. John C. Campbell Folk School. (800) 365-5724. www.folkschool.org.
April 27-29
Brasstown, N.C.
Beekeeping: How Sweet It Is! Weekend workshop with Virginia Webb. John C. Campbell Folk School. (800) 365-5724. www.folkschool.org.
April 28
Boone, N.C.
Early Bird Wildflower Walk and Plant Sale. Daniel Boone Native Gardens. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (828) 264-6390. www.danielboonenativegardens.org.
April 28
Charlotte, N.C.
The Fledgling Experience with Harry Schmeider. Wing Haven. (704) 331-0664. www.winghavengardens.com.
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