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Monday, September 20, 2010
News Upcoming events for gardners
Posted By Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman on Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 1:18 PM
From the UNC Charlotte Botanical Garden:
The Fall Plant Sale season is upon us – and is actually beginning this weekend with CPCC Horticulture Program’s sale. Mark your calendars, walk your garden to survey your opportunities, shop the all the sales, and then let the planting begin!October 2 & 3, 9am-3pm: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont
Opting for a nature-based craft show and sale this Fall, so if you are looking for some botanical inspiration that does not require a shovel and watering can – check out their AutumnFaire, October 2 & 3, . http://www.dsbg.org/
October 6-9, 10am-4pm (Oct. 5 for members): Wing Haven Gardens Fall Sale, 248 Ridgewood Avenue
Free programs during their sale (beginning at 10:30) – shop the sale and learn, too! http://www.winghavengardens.com/
October 8-9, 9am-3pm (Oct. 7, 3-6, for members): UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens Fall Sale, 9090 Craver Rd. (McMillan Greenhouse on campus)
Best selection of native wildflowers, ferns, shrubs, and trees you’ll find in Charlotte. Plus a wide variety of hardy, exotic perennials & shrubs. http://gardens.uncc.edu/
If you know of other plant sales or gardening events coming up in the Charlotte area, please feel free to post information about them in the comments section.
More about fall gardening:
Rhiannon "Rhi" Bowman is an independent journalist who contributes snarky commentary on Creative Loafing's CLog blog four days a week in addition to writing for several other local media organizations. She will be a guest on WFAE's "Charlotte Talks" program Sept. 23rd where she'll discuss coal ash. She'll also be live-Tweeting from TEDxCharlotte Sept. 24. Additionally, she's on the steering committee for the Greater Charlotte Society of Professional Journalists. To learn more, click the links or follow Rhi on Twitter.
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