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May

Asheville, N.C., May 2-4
19th Annual Spring Herb Festival. Hosted by the Western North Carolina Chapter of the NC Herb Growers Association. Demonstrations and information on medicinal uses of herbs, herbal beauty products and cosmetics, landscaping and cooking with herbs. Western North Carolina Farmer's Market. (828) 778-4365.

Brasstown, N.C., May 2-4
Home Fruit - The Berry Thing! Weekend workshop taught by Karen Hurtubise covering organic gardening techniques, with particular attention to the insect and disease challenges that prevail in the Southern garden pertaining to berry production. 800-365-5724. www.folkschool.org. $

Knightdale, N.C., May 2 & 3, 2008
TwoGreenThumbs Garden Club Annual Plant Sale. 10:00 am to 6:00pm Friday and 9:00 am until we give out on Saturday! Annuals, Perennials and Planted Containers. For more information, call 919-215-4990 www.twogreenthumbs.org. W

Atlanta, GA., May 3-Oct 31
Sculpture in Motion. Selected works "make visible" the natural forcesÑwind, water, solar energy, sound waves, human energyÑwhich power their movements. The pieces are beautifully complemented by the natural garden setting, often reflected in the sculptures themselves. Atlanta Botanical Garden. (404) 876-5859. www.atlnatabotanicalgarden.org. $

Richmond, VA., May 2-3
Spring Plant Sale. The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's plant sales are among the largest in the region with more than 40 vendors selling plants ranging from well-known favorites to rare exotics. Presented by Garden Volunteers. $

Charleston, S.C., May 3
Charleston Lowcountry Rose Society Rose Show. Northwoods Mall, Charleston, S.C. 1-6 p.m. (843) 795-5062 or (843) 762-2963.

Charleston, S.C., May 3
Container Gardening. Create containers with a professional look that will be the envy of the neighborhood. Tracee Lund, owner of Potted Pleasures, will demystify hanging baskets, window boxes and containers. Charleston Horticultural Society Educational Center. 10:00-11:30 a.m. (843) 579-9922. www.charlestonhorticulturalsociety.org. $

Fuquay-Varina, N.C., May 3
Hosta Party with Barbara Cox. View more than 300 varieties of hostas and ask Barbara your hosta questions. 10 a.m. The Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, N.C. (919) 552-0590 www.NelsasGardenHut.com.

Fuquay Varina, N.C., May 10
Carol Stein's Gardeners Forum. EverGREEN Gardening-go green, red, blue, purple, yellow, orange, white or pink. Anything grows better when you think organic. 11 a.m. The Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, N.C. (919) 552-0590. www.NelsasGardenHut.com.

Hendersonville, N.C., May 10
Wildflower Identification Workshop. Led by members of the Western Carolina Botanical Club. Learn to key out native wildflowers using Newcombe's Wildflower Guide. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Bullington Center. (828) 698-6104. www.bullingtoncenter.org. $

Brasstown, N.C., May 11-17
Growing and Using Herbs. This week-long workshop with Carol Blackburn is a hands-on class that will show you how to design, prepare and plant an herb garden in the ground or in containers. Also learn to use herbs in papermaking, wreaths making, and in the kitchen. (800) 365-5724; www.folkschool.org $

Charleston, S.C., May 12
Bamboo: Designs on the Future. Led by Robert Tornello, founder and president of Tornello Nurseries, who has a flair for horticultural design that dates to his teenage years in New York. 6:30 p.m. Charleston Museum Auditorium. (843) 579-9922. www.charlestonhorticulturalsociety.org. $

Cheraw, S.C., May 17
Cheraw Garden Tour. View lovely private gardens in and around the beautiful historic district. Event includes demonstrations, art displays and sales, reception and entertainment. Hosted by the Four Seasons Garden Club of Cheraw and the Cheraw Arts Commision. (843) 537-2821. $

Fuquay Varina, N.C., May 17
Let's Keep Gardening. Garden writer Pam Beck encourages you to take a fresh new look at gardening trends while suggesting some coping methods for successful gardening through stressful times. 10 a.m. The Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, N.C. (919) 552-0590. www.NelsasGardenHut.com.

Greenville, N.C., May 18
Pitt County Arboretum Open House. Participate in a plant swap, plant sale, gardening classes and demonstrations including how to make a rain barrel and garden with drought tolerant plants. Stroll through the gardens and meet the Pitt County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers. 2-5 p.m. Call (252) 902-1709. visit http://pitt.ces.ncsu.edu.

Brasstown, N.C., May 25-30
Organic Techniques for the Backyard Garden. Weeklong workshop with Linda Allen. Learn organic approaches to a microcosmic permaculture. Composting, container gardening, and edible landscaping will be featured and we'll visit local organic gardens for inspiration. (800) 365.5724. www.folkschool.org $

Brasstown, N.C., May 30-June 1
Bog Gardens in Containers. Weekend workshop with Darwin Thomas. Learn how to grow and use carnivorous plants in both the home and the landscape. Take home a dish-garden using several species of native bog plants. (800) 365-5724. www.folkschool.org $

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June

Durham, N.C., June 7
SEEDS' annual Art Grows in Durham Garden Party. Garden-themed art works by local artists for sale, entertainment, kids' activities and food. Proceeds to support Durham Inner-city Gardeners and SEEDlings after-school program. 1:00-5:00 p.m. (919) 683-1197. www.seedsnc.org/art.htm.

Winston-Salem, N.C., June 7
Winston-Salem Rose Society Rose Show. Gorgeous single-stemmed roses on display along with awards. Rose bushes and rose care products available for sale. Consulting rosarians will be on hand to answer rose care questions. 12-5 p.m. Home & Garden Building, Dixie Classic Fairgrounds.

Fuquay-Varina, N.C., June 14
Carol Stein's Gardeners Forum: Honey, There's a Bee in my Bonnet. Attracting honeybees and pollinators for a more beautiful garden. 11 a.m. Registration requested. The Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, N.C. (919) 552-0590. www.NelsasGardenHut.com.

Johns Island, S.C., June 14-15
3rd Annual Hydrangea Festival. Tour over five acres of hydrangea fields. Expert growers will be available to answer questions, there will be hydrangeas for sale and lunch. (843) 768-0508 Rosebank Farms, 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, SC 29455. www.RosebankFarms.com

Charlotte, N.C., June 28
Bog Dish Garden Workshop. Join carnivorous plant expert Larry Mellichamp for a hands-on workshop that includes information about the ecology and growing requirements of carnivorous and other native bog plants, and culminates in creating your own mini-bog to take home. Plants and all supplies will be provided to build a 12-inch dish garden. (704) 687-2555. $

Richmond, VA., June 15
Father's Day in the Garden. Celebrate Father's Day in the Children's Garden at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with entertainment and garden-related activities. Food will be available for purchase. (804) 262-9887

Black Mountain, N.C., June 26-28
Art In Bloom. Twenty-four Western North Carolina floral designers create arrangements reflecting art from private collections using color, texture and form at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Events will include garden tours, a lecture/demonstration by Ron Morgan, popular author and garden club speaker and Ikebana demonstrations. (828) 669-0930. www.blackmountainarts.org. $

Richmond, VA., June 28
Richmond Area Daylily Show and Sale. Admire and shop for beautiful daylilies and speak with experts. Sale: 9 a.m. until sold out. Exhibit: 1-3:30 p.m. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. (804) 262-9887

Norfolk, VA., June 29
Tidewater Daylily Society Plant Show and Sale. Held in conjunction with A Standard Flower Show. Plant sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m., exhibit 1-4 p.m. Rose Garden Hall, Norfold Botanical Garden. (757) 599-5272. http://webpages.charter.net/tdsclub/home.htm.

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July

Athens, GA., July 10
An introduction to the pressure cooker method of home canning. Learn the basic tools and techniques used for canning fruits and vegetables from your garden. Sterilizing jars, peeling tomatoes, and assuring jars are sealed correctly will be covered. 1 Ð 4 pm at the visitor Center, Classroom A, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens, GA. Pre-registration required. www.uga.edu/botgarden. W $

Highlands, N.C., July 11 & 12.
"Mountains in Bloom" Festival. Tours of eight breathtaking mountain home gardens featuring native and cultivated plants and a Flower Show in Highlands, NC. Benefits The Bascom, a nonprofit visual arts center. Alfred Kennedy, festival chairman. (828) 526-4949. Tickets available at www.thebascom.org.

Highlands, N.C., July 8
Lecture by Marge Shambaugh on "The Language of Flowers, Mountain Style," 7 p.m. The Bascom. (828) 526-4949. www.thebascom.org. W $

Highlands, N.C., July 10
Demonstration, lecture, luncheon and book-signing with celebrated American floral designer Ron Morgan, 11 a.m.. Location TBA. Alfred Kennedy, festival chairman. (828) 526-4949. Tickets available at www.thebascom.org. W $

Athens, GA., July 16
Learn about handmade paper and how to form sheets of handmade paper using a mold and deckle and pulp made from cotton and plants from the garden such as iris, ginger lily, or bamboo. Visitor Center, Classroom at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens, GA. www.uga.edu/botgarden. W $

Athens, GA., July 17
Let's celebrate summer's great bounty with a cooking class! In this Cooking in the Garden session, we look at great tomato sauces. Learn to roast peppers and tomatoes together for an easy restaurant-style salsa that will make you wonder why you ever fooled with the jarred stuff. 6:30-8:30 pm at the visitor center, classroom A at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens, GA. www.uga.edu/botgarden. W $

Athens, GA., July 19
This short course is designed to introduce students to the wonderfully diverse natural vegetation of Georgia. This course will qualify as credit for a core course in the Certificate in Native Plants. 8:30 Ð 4:30 pm at Callaway Building of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens, GA. www.uga.edu/botgarden. W $

Valle Crucis, N.C., July 25-27
The North Carolina Herb Association 21st Annual Wild Herb Weekend Conference. Network with herbal enthusiasts. Learn the latest information on growing, using and marketing herbs. Dr. James Duke, world renowned herbalist and scholar, will present the keynote address and lead herb walks. Registration at www.ncherbassociation.com.

Athens, GA., June 29 - July 25
A collection of original nature art, including several new originals of The State Botanical Garden, by nationally renowned nature artist W. Carl Ealy. Children of all ages are invited personally meet the creator of this beautiful art at the artist reception on June 29, from 1:30 til 3:30 p.m. For more information on art exhibitions in the Garden visit www.uga.edu/botgarden or call 706-542-6130. At the visitor center of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens, GA. www.uga.edu/botgarden.

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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.