Gardening on the Go
After each magazine issue is published, we learn of many more exciting gardening events that we post here online. So check back often!
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June
Beaufort, S.C., June 1-5
Garden-a-Day. Visit five different gardens, one a day, with five different themes. Sponsored by the Beaufort Garden Club in celebration of National Garden Week. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Beaufort Garden Club. (843) 521-4558.
Clemson, S.C., June 5
FIRST FRIDAY GARDEN WALK. Meet with Dr. David Bradshaw or a Garden staff member for a unique exploration of the Garden. 7:00am (hikes last one to two hours). Meet in the Caboose Parking Lot in the SC Botanical Garden. (864) 656-6205.
Durham, N.C., June 6
Roses, Roses Everywhere! Learn the basics of cutting and arranging. Witherspoon Rose Culture. (919) 489-4446. www.witherspoonrose.com.
Pinehurst, N.C., June 6
Weymouth Garden Tour. Walk through the gardens of this beautiful, historic estate. Sponsored by the Friends of Weymouth. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. www.weymouthcenter.org. $
Statesville, N.C., June 6-7
Spring Garden Tour featuring four local garden paradises, sponsored by the Statesville Community Appearance Commision. (704) 872-6996. $
Clemson, S.C., June 11-12
FLOWER DAY CELEBRATION AND EDUCATION. The Garden Club of South Carolina hosts this annual event, which features educational exhibits as part of Clemson's Flower Day. View a wide variety of floral arrangements and learn about plants, flowers and all kinds of floral design. Celebrate National Garden Week by learning more about how to showcase your beautiful flowers. Thursday, June 11, 10:00am to 5:00pm and Friday, June 12, 10:00am to 3:00pm. Fran Hanson Discovery Center in the SC Botanical Garden. (864) 656-6205.
Clayton, Ga., June 19-20
St. James Episcopal Church Third Annual Flower Festival. How View tablescapes depicting moments of experiencing God's presence in our individual lives, expressed in art and floral arrangements and tourĘthe church grounds including the Memory Garden and Labyrinth. 706-782-6179.
Cary, N.C., June 20
12th Annual Auction at Garden Supply Company. Find things for your garden from plants to fountains to iron pieces. (919) 460-7747. gardensupplyco.com.
Greenwood, S.C., June 26-28
South Carolina Festival of Flowers. Enjoy music, art and vendors as well as the opportunity to tour the gardens of Park Seed's trial gardens. (864) 223-8411. scfestivalofflowers.org.
Asheville, N.C., June 27
Garden Tour hosted by Buncombe County Extension Master Gardener volunteers. The tour features four home gardens and one elementary school demonstration garden in the Asheville area. Gardening information will be available. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions. 9 a.m.-
4 p.m. (828) 255-5522. $
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July
Clemson, S.C., July 3
First Friday Garden Walk. Explore the garden with Dr. David Bradshaw. 7 p.m. South Carolina Botanical Gardens. (864) 656-6205. www.clemson.edu/scbg.
Wilmington, N.C., July 8
Airlie Gardens' Bird Hike. See more than 30 species of birds while walking through the gardens. 8 a.m. (910) 798-7700. www.airliegardens.org. $
Clemson, S.C., July 9
Nature Discovery Hike: Revealing Reptiles. Explore the pond animals including lizards, snakes and pond turtles. South Carolina Botanical Gardens. (864) 656-6205. www.clemson.edu/scbg. $
Belmont, N.C., July 11
Wild Life Day. The Carolina Raptor Center and the Schiele Museum visit the garden and give guests the opportunity to get up close and personal with creatures of the wild. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.(704) 825-4490. www.dsbg.org. $
Fuquay-Varina, N.C., July 11
Getting Back to Our Roots. Carol Stein's gardeners forum on how to plant an old-timey late-summer vegetable garden. 11 a.m. The Garden Hut. (919) 552-0590. www.nelsasgardenhut.com.
Asheville, N.C., July 11-12
Bamboo Festival. Learn about the artistic value and functionality of this grass through lectures, demonstrations and crafts. Hosted by the American Bamboo Society's Southeastern Chapter. North Carolina Arboretum. (828) 665-2492. www.ncarboretum.org.
Clemson, S.C., July 14
Stream Exploration. Christian Cicimurri leads some hands-on exploration of the geology and wildlife of Hunnicutt Creek. South Carolina Botanical Gardens. (864) 656-6205. www.clemson.edu/scbg. $
Sanford, N.C., July 25
Hummingbird Day at Big Bloomers Flower Farm. Workshop and information on how to trap, band, and release hummingbirds. 10 a.m. 919-776-6597. www.bigbloomersflowerfarm.com.
Brasstown, N.C., July 31-August 2
Made in the Shade. Shade gardening weekend workshop with Tim Ryan. John C. Campbell Folk School. (800) 365-5724. www.folkschool.org $
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August
Belmont, N.C., August 1
Wild Wings. Workshop with Susan Campbell on how to catch, band and release hummingbirds. Also learn about hummingbird feeders and plants. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. (704) 825-4490. www.dsbg.org. $
Fuquay-Varina, N.C., August 8
Attracting Bees and Beneficial Pollinators. Professional beekeeper Shannon Hughes is the featured speaker at this workshop. 11 a.m. (919) 552-0590. www.nelsasgardenhut.com.
Wilmington, N.C., August 12
Airlie Gardens' Bird Hike. See more than 30 species of birds while walking through the gardens. 8 a.m. (910) 798-7700. www.airliegardens.org. $
Brasstown, N.C., Aug. 23-28
Fall Organic Gardening. Week-long workshop with Karen Hurtubise. Prepare now for your best spring garden ever. John C. Campbell folk School. (800) 365-5724. www.folkschool.org $
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$ - denotes events at which fees may be charged
W - indicates a website exists
Note: Efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of information provided. However, since there may be necessary fees, required pre-registration, or unforeseen circumstances that cause a change in date or location, please call the telephone number corresponding to the event you are interested in attending before making final plans.
Gardening on the Go Guidelines
Guidelines (.PDF)
Follow these simple guidelines and we will do our best to post your event in the "Gardening on the Go" section in Carolina Gardener Magazine and on Carolina Gardener Online.
If you have questions, please call us at (800) 245-0142. Hours: 9 am-5 pm, Monday thru Friday (except holidays).
- You may submit Southeast, garden-related events via:
Event information will NOT be taken via phone.
- Due to the ever-increasing amounts of SPAM and computer viruses, email attachments will NOT be opened, regardless of the sender/source. Event information submitted via email must be included directly in the body of the message.
- Events will be posted in the issue that corresponds with the date of the event. For example, a garden festival in August would be listed in the July/August issue. This issue reaches subscribers and newsstands in late June.
- Because we are published bi-monthly, we must receive event information at least 4 months prior to the date of the event to beat our press deadlines.
- Please provide a brief description (no press releases, please) of the event following the "Gardening on the Go" format as seen in our magazine or online calendar. Remember to include the "Who, What, When and Where" details, or we will omit event from publication.
- Due to space restrictions, we list just a general location and do not provide the physical address for events, nor fees if applicable, therefore ALL submissions must include a phone number for the public to call for further information.
- Please note: "Gardening on the Go" events are listed free, as a service to our readers. We cannot guarantee placement of any or all events, due to space limitations; early submission increases the chance of your event being printed, however, if required information is omitted, the event will not be listed. Events are included at the discretion of management
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