ADULT WORKSHOPS

Programs designed for older children (12+) and adults; both novice and expert gardeners are welcome.  For your convenience you may register over the phone (with a credit card) by calling (910) 486-0221 Ext. 27.  Pre-registration is required for adult workshops. Click here for a mail-in registration form. 

Worm Composting for Everyone

Jan. 17, 2012; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.  (cancelled)

Jan. 21, 2012; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Learn how to put the famous Red Wiggler worm to work building a rich soil amendment and top dressing. Participants will leave with a worm-ready bin. Bring a drill with 1/4 inch bit if you have one, and some vegetable kitchen waste to prime your bin. Fee: $40 non-members, $30 members. Registration required by January 11th by calling (910) 486-0221 X 27.

Terrarium Craft

Feb. 7, 2012; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. or

Feb. 11, 2012; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Terrariums are back in style, and design ideas are limitless. We will draw our inspiration from Amy Bryant Aiello and Kate Bryant's book Terrarium Craft. Bring some interesting natural treasures from home (shells, bones, feathers, wood, tiny knick knacks) and/or use those provided. Fee: $40 non-members, $35 members. Registration required by February 1st by calling (910) 486-0221 X 27.

Pruning Primer with Roger Mercer

March 10, 2012; 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. or

March 13, 2012; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Are you afraid of the pruner or uncertain about proper technique? Fayetteville Observer gardening columnist and CFBG founding member Roger Mercer will teach how and when to prune different types of plants. He will guide in hands-on experience as we prune garden plants. Receive a copy of Roger’s pruning handout, enjoy an after-pruning walk, and get a peek at some of his favorite early spring bloomers. Fee: $20 non-members; $15 members. Registration required by March 7 by calling (910) 486-0221 X 27.

EVENTS

Wedding and Special Event Showcase

Sun., Feb. 26, 2012; Noon to 4p.m.

Meet the Experts • See the Flowers • Taste the Food • Hear the Music • Door Prizes and Gift Bags from Vendors.

Ticket: $5 includes admission to the Garden. Come and See How We Celebrate!

Presented by Five Star Entertainment • Sponsored by George Joell 3 Photography

Spring Concerts Series at the Garden
Dates: May 11; May 25; June 8; June 22.
Save the dates and start spring weekends with a concert. Enjoy the ambience of an intimate outdoor natural setting as music fills the evening sky. More details coming soon.

NATURE TALES

Our FREE popular preschool story and craft time, presented in partnership with Cumberland County Public Library, is held monthly on each first or third Saturday (except during events or CFBG holidays) and the first Tuesday of the month.  The schedule is subject to change. Each month we explore a different natural science theme appropriate for our Little Bloomers (ages two to six) but all ages are welcome! Registration is required for Nature Tales and the sessions fill up quickly.  Call the office (910) 486-0221 x 27 to reserve a spot for your child. Click here for a Nature Tales 2012 Schedule.

PROGRAMS

Grinding of the Greens

Sat., Jan. 14, 2012; 8:30a.m.

After the holidays, put your tree to good use rather than sending it to landfill. PWC will partner with the City of Fayetteville, Progress Energy, and the Garden in a tree recycling program known as Grinding of the Greens. Drop off your tree at the Garden anytime before 9a.m. on Sat., Jan. 14th. Volunteers will grind the trees into mulch for use at the Garden. Recycling your Christmas tree is a "green" gift that the Garden truly appreciates.

Docent Training

Wed., March 14, 2012; 9a.m. to 2p.m.

Share the fun of a pleasurable and educational experience at the Garden by becoming a docent. Each year, thousands of children from area schools come to the Garden to reinforce their natural science classroom lessons. Docents are also needed to help lead walking tours and hands-on lessons. Docents will learn essential information at this training. We invite you to experience the reward of volunteering while helping to further the Garden's mission of conservation and education.  Call Jen Smith at 910-486-0221 x 27 to register.