NATURE TALES

CFBG’s popular preschool story and craft time, presented in partnership with Cumberland County Public Library, is held on each first Saturday except during events or CFBG holidays.  Each month we explore a different natural science theme:

Sept. 4     Go Fish

Nature Tales is FREE but pre-registration is required and the sessions fill up quickly.  Call the office (910) 486-0221 to reserve a spot for your child at one of two sessions: 10:30 am or 11:30 am.  The story and craft are appropriate for our Little Bloomers (ages two to six) but all ages are welcome.

ADULT WORKSHOPS

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

Sept. 14    Using Hypertufa in the Garden

Join garden staff in creating pots and garden table tops of hypertufa. Hypertufa is a type of artificial stone and was recently featured on the Martha Stewart show and in Martha Stewart Living magazine (http://www.marthastewart.com/article/hypertufa-pots). It was first created in the mid 19th century by mixing sand, peat, various volcanic aggregates and cement. It’s great because it is relatively lightweight compared to stone or concrete. Leave your creations at the Garden to cure and pick up later. Fee: $25/$20 members. Registration required.

Sept. 25    Container Gardening with Jeff Thomson of Bell's Seed Store

Join Bell's manager, Jeff Thomson, as he provides ideas, tips and tricks on how to get the most out of containers for your flowers and veggies.  Shop among specialty items from this beloved Russell St. garden go-to!  Held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 during the Fall Plant Sale -- learn from Jeff then shop the sale!

Sept. 25     Orchid Workshop with Keith Clayton of the Sandhills Orchid Society 

Join Keith Clayton of the Sandhills Orchid Society for a workshop on orchids.  Along with a general overview of orchid care and maintenance, Keith will have a re-potting demonstration.  Workshop starts at 11:45 during the Fall Plant Sale.  There will also be an orchid display during the sale in the Garden's Corn Crib.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Sept. 25    Fall Plant Sale

Join Cape Fear Botanical Garden for our Fall Plant Sale! The sale will offer a variety of plants including: fall bulbs and perennials, evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs, herbs and houseplants, native and tropical plants and plants to attract birds and butterflies. Expert CFBG grounds crew and Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and to help you choose the perfect plants. The Fall Plant Sale is free to the public from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Rain or shine. Proceeds will benefit Cape Fear Botanical Garden.