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July

Pawleys Island, S.C., July 1-August 13
Cool Summer Evenings.Come for dinner and stay for the show as Brookgreen Gardens offers live entertainment and creek cruises. 5-9 p.m. (843) 235-6000. www.brookgreen.org.

Wilmington, N.C., July-August
Airlie Gardens Concert Series. Great jazz music in the garden every Friday. 6-8 p.m. (910) 798-7700. www.airliegardens.org.

Belmont, N.C., July-August 26
Garden Nights. Thursdays through the summer. 5-9 p.m. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. (704) 825-4490. www.dsbg.org.

Asheville, N.C., August 20-Sept. 10
Flower Carpet. Biltmore's garden experts are weaving together thousands of colorful plants into a vivid living carpet on the South Terrace of the Biltmore House this August. (800) 411-3812. www.biltmore.com.

Highlands, N.C., July 8-11
Mountains in Bloom Garden Festival. Garden tour, flower show, lecture and demonstration from Beverly Reese Church. The Bascom. (828) 526-4949. www.mountainsinbloom.com.

Brasstown, N.C., July 9-11
Made in the Shade. Weekend workshop with Tim Ryan. (800) 365-5724. www.folkschool.org.

Asheville, N.C., July 10-11
Bamboo Festival. Learn about the artisitc 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.

Raleigh, N.C., July 13
Plantsmen's Tour: Taiwan's Treasures. Mark Weathington talks about the newest collections. JC Raulston Arboretum. (919) 513-7005.

Durham, N.C., July 14
Historic Gardens Color Walk. Tour a variety of garden spaces and see what's in bloom at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 2-4 p.m. (919) 668-1707. www.hr.duke.edu/dukegardens.

Wilmington, N.C., July 14
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.

Waynesville, N.C., July 15-17
Dixie Region Hosta Convention. National speakers, vending and garden tours. (828) 456-4621.

Beech Island, S.C., July 17
Growing History. Tour of Redcliffe's heirloom vegetable and herb garden. (803) 827-1472. www.southcarolinaparks.com.

Belmont, N.C., July 17
Wild-Life! Experience some of the creatures that live in our area up close and learn to improve your garden habitat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. (704) 825-4490. www.dsbg.org.

Fuquay-Varina, N.C., July 17
A look at plants for your landscape. Bring your plant samples in sealed bags to discuss with our expert. The Garden Hut, (919) 552-0590. www.nelsasgardenhut.com.

Greenville, S.C., July 20
Lasagna Gardening. A demonstration on lasagna gardening, a no-dig, no-till organic method of gardening. Hughes Main Library. 6:30-8 p.m. (864) 242-5000. www.greenvillelibrary.org.

Sanford, N.C., July 24
Hummingbird Day at Big Bloomers Flower Farm. 10 a.m. (919) 776-6597. www.bigbloomersflowerfarm.com.

Greensboro, N.C., July 27
Herbal Thyme Guild presentation. 7 p.m. Greensboro Children's Museum's Edible Schoolyard for a tour of the garden and the teaching kitchen. (336) 685-9135.

Gastonia, N.C., July 31
N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent Mark Blevins discusses lawn care, summer and fall gardening. Gaston County Public Library. 2 p.m. (704) 868-2164.

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August

Chapel Hill, N.C., August 1
Rain gardening in the South. Learn how to construct a rain garden, from design to post-planting maintenance, including troubleshooting tips. NC Botanical Garden. (919) 962-0522. http://ncbg.unc.edu.

Belmont, N.C., August 7
Wild-Wings. Observe the release of hummingbirds and tour the hummingbird garden. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. (704) 825-4490. www.dsbg.org.

Charlotte, N.C., August 19
Fall Gardening. Learn to brighten your fall, winter and early spring seasons with plantings done in the cooler part of the year. McDowell Nature Preserve. (704) 588-5224.

Asheville, N.C., Aug. 27-28
Speaking of Gardening Symposium. Speakers include Fergus Garrett, Carol Reese and Parker Andes. North Carolina Arboretum. (828) 665-2492. www.ncarboretum.org.

Brasstown, N.C., Aug. 29-Sept. 4
Fall and Winter Vegetables. Hands-on workshop with Cathy Merckens. (800) 365-5724. www.folkschool.org.

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September

Belmont, N.C., Sept. 1-30
Something's A-Flutter. Butterflies fill the Orchid Conservatory. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. (704) 825-4490. www.dsbg.org.

Clemson, S.C., Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
Garden Naturalists. Informal natural history explorations on Wednesdays. 9-11 a.m. South Carolina Botanical Garden. (864) 656-3405. www.clemson.edu/scbg.

Clemson, S.C., Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
Young Naturalists. Nature discovery program for kids on Thursdays. 4-5 p.m. South Carolina Botanical Garden. (864) 656-3405. www.clemson.edu/scbg.

Clemson, S.C., Sept. 2
Creating a Successful Mixed Perennial Border. 10-11:30 a.m. South Carolina Botanical Garden. (864) 656-3405. www.clemson.edu/scbg.

Clemson, S.C., Sept. 3
First Friday Garden Walk. 7 a.m. South Carolina Botanical Garden. (864) 656-3405. www.clemson.edu/scbg.

Wilmington, N.C., Sept. 10-11
Spring Plant Sale in Forest Hills. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (910) 398-7603. www.hobbygreenhouseclub.org.

Asheville, N.C., Sept. 11
West Asheville Garden Stroll. Celebrate the community at this showcase of local gardens. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.westashevillegardens.com.

Charelston, S.C., Sept. 11
From Seeds to Shillings: Growing Wealth at Charles Towne Landing. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (843) 852-4200. www.charlestownelanding.travel.

Fuquay-Varina, N.C., Sept. 11-12
Fuquay-Varina Garden Tour. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. (919) 577-6510. www.fuquayvarinagardenclub.org.

Brasstown, N.C., Sept. 12-19
Hypertufa Planters and Sculpture for the Garden. Learn how to make your own. (800) 365-5724. www.folkschool.org.

Durham, N.C., Sept. 12
Family Fun Day at Sarah P. Duke Gardens in conjunction with the N.C. Science festival. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. (919) 684-3698. www.sarahpdukegardens.org.

Raleigh, N.C., Sept. 14
Plantsmen's Tour: Mixed Perennials. Tim Alderton's top choices for the garden. 1 p.m. JC Raulston Arboretum. (919) 513-7005.

Clemson, S.C., Sept. 16
Designing a Successful Home Garden. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. South Carolina Botanical Garden. (864) 656-3405. www.clemson.edu/scbg.

Wilmington, N.C., Sept. 17-18
Secret Garden Tour. (910) 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org.

Havelock, N.C., Sept. 18
Plant Swap. Sponsored by the Havelock Appearance Commission. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Havelock City Park. (252) 447-8327.

Raleigh, N.C., Sept. 18-19
The Garden Conservancy's Open Days. Explore four private gardens. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. (888) 842-2442. www.opendaysprogram.org.

Columbia, S.C., Sept. 19
Deja View Garden Tour presented by Columbia Green. See gardens from the spring tour in their fall glory. (803) 254-7595.

Clemson, S.C., Sept. 21
Creating a Hypertufa Planter. 9-11 a.m. South Carolina Botanical Garden. (864) 656-3405. www.clemson.edu/scbg.

Clemson, S.C., Sept. 23
Plant Selection for the Upstate. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. South Carolina Botanical Garden. (864) 656-3405. www.clemson.edu/scbg.

Greensboro, N.C., Sept. 23
Gardening Gala and Seminar. Sponsored by the Guilford County Master Gardeners. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Guilford County Extension Complex. (336) 375-5876.

New Bern, N.C., Sept. 23
Bobby Ward on "Chlorophyll in his Veins: the Biography of J.C. Raulston."Ê 7 p.m. Tryon Palace. (800) 767-1560. www.tryonpalace.org.

Belmont, N.C., Sept. 24
Bug Ball. Family-friendly fundraiser with carriage rides, entertainment and presentations. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. (704) 829-1290. www.dsbg.org.

Chapel Hill, N.C., Sept. 24-26, Oct. 1-3, 8-10
Fall is the best time to plant. Celebrate this season at Camellia Forest NurseryÕs Annual Fall Open House. Discover exquisite camellias, rare ornamental trees and unusual shrubs. ItÕs a great way to see specimens up close. Truly a camellia loverÕs paradise. Fridays and Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays 1-5 p.m. (919) 968-0504. Êwww.camforest.com.

Charlotte and Durham, N.C., Sept. 25
The Joy of Arranging Roses. 10 a.m. Witherspoon Rose Culture. (919) 489-4446. www.witherspoonrose.com.

Durham, N.C., Sept. 25
Sarah P. Duke Gardens' Fall Plant & Craft Festival will feature plants, lawn art and other items from Duke Gardens and guest vendors - plus free advice from horticulturists. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission to the plant fest is free. While you are there, spend some time exploring the 55 acres of the gardens located on the West campus of Duke University. Admission to the garden is also free.Ê Holiday Craft Fest - November 13. Visit our Web site for fall classes, lectures, curator walks, children's programs and other activities. (919) 684-3698. Êsarahpdukegardens.org.

Fayetteville, N.C., Sept. 25
Plant Sale. Cape Fear Botanical Garden. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (910) 486-0221. www.capefearbg.org.

Raleigh, N.C., Sept. 25
Pi Alpha Xi Annual Fall Plant Sale. 10 a.m-3 p.m. JC Raulston Arboretum. www.ncsu.edu/project/pialphaxi.

Washington, N.C., Sept. 25
Beaufort County Master Gardener Plant Sale. Beaufort County Cooperative Extension Center. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (252) 946-0111. www.bcmgv.blogspot.com.

Barnardsville, N.C., Sept. 25-26
True Nature Country Fair. Classes, plant walks, live music, silent auction. Big Ivy Community Center. www.organicgrowersschool.org.

Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 25-26
The Garden Conservancy's Open Days. Explore six private gardens. Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. (888) 842-2442. www.opendaysprogram.org.

Greensboro, N.C., Sept. 28
Know Your Cheese. Sponsored by the Herbal Thyme Guild. 7 p.m. Guilford County Agricultural Center. (336) 685-9135.

Clemson, S.C., Sept. 30
Working with Piedmont Soils. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. South Carolina Botanical Garden. (864) 656-3405. www.clemson.edu/scbg.

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