Gardenmania 2023

Gardenmania at Cape Fear Botanical Garden- a celebration of gardening and horticulture for people of all ages, providing the community an opportunity to experience gardening, attend a workshop, shop with artisan vendors, learn new skills and more. Gardenmania has proved to be a favorite with garden masters and novices alike. (Pro tip: You don’t need a green thumb to attend — but you might just leave with one!)

Join us as we continue to educate and promote the benefits of gardening and nature. It’s also just a great day to celebrate Spring with your family and friends while the Garden shows off its blooms, bees, butterflies, and more!

* 4 Keynote Speakers on a variety of important Gardening Topics (See schedule below)
* Demonstrations
* Children’s Interactive Stations supported by United Way of Cumberland County’s Youth Growth Stock Trust
* Farm Animal Exhibit from Cedar Creek Market
* Opening of an Exclusive On-Site Exhibit celebrating a popular element of North Carolina history and horticulture!

ADVANCED TICKET PRICING
Kids 10 & under admitted FREE
Ages 11+: $15 (non member)
Ages 11+: $10 (Garden members)

Purchase ADVANCED TICKETS HERE

Admission includes all speakers, demonstrations, workshops, and other fun.

LIMITED ON-SITE FOOD OPTIONS — SO PREBUY YOUR BOXED LUNCH from Dee’s Champion Cuisine — ORDER HERE

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Schedule of Events
10:00: Bird Hike with Amber Williams, Ranger
10:15: Beekeeping in NC Seminar: John Harris, past president Cumberland County Beekeepers Association
10:30-Noon: Box Garden Project for Kids
11:00-2:00: Live Music by Emily Musolino
11:15: Food as Medicine Seminar: Laurie Powers, Sleep & Diet Restoration
11:30-1:30: Pick up your Preordered lunch (Dee’s Champion Cuisine — ORDER HERE)
2:00: KEYNOTE – Digging up NASCAR’s Southern Roots: Dr. Todd Beasley, Owner of Hortication
3:00: Native Plants Seminar: Erik Healy, Owner of Healy Horticulture
3:00: Edible Nature Workshop with Mallory

PLUS: Happening All Day…
* Premiere of Special Exhibit: Horticulture, Hooch & Outlaws in Fast Cars: Digging up NASCAR’s Southern Roots
* Farm Animal Meet & Greet + Photo Ops with Cedar Creek Market
* Field of Dreams Interactive Planting/Harvesting Exhibit for Children at Heritage Garden Veggie Patch
* Pinewood Derby Car Building Station
* Tractor Display by Cumberland Tractor Kubota of Fayetteville
* Floral Arranging Demonstrations
* Terrarium & Container Gardening Demos
* Plants for Sale
* Vendor Market
* New Items in the Garden Gift Shop
* All 80 acres open for walking, sitting, and exploring — including the Heritage Garden buildings & interactive Children’s Garden

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