SEPTEMBER 8
FALL LAWN CARE ARBORETUM OFFICE/CLASSROOM
Karen Neill, Guilford County Extension Agent will discuss starting a new lawn as well as maintaining and renovating your existing lawn. You will also learn many techniques such as proper fertilization to improve your lawn.
OCTOBER 15
GROWING DAYLILIES ARBORETUM OFFICE/CLASSROOM
A representative from the Daylily Society will present a 1 hour discussion on growing daylilies. You will learn the “ins and outs” of what it takes to grow, propagate and maintain daylilies in your garden.
NOVEMBER 10
SPRING BLOOMING BULBS ARBORETUM OFFICE/CLASSROOM
Vickie Hodges, Master Gardener Volunteer will present a 1 hour class on growing spring blooming bulbs. Spring flowering bulbs add interesting color and texture to the late winter, early spring landscape. Learn how to plant and care for spring blooming bulbs. Get some tips and ideas of which bulbs do best in the Piedmont Garden. Various bulbs will be available for purchase as a fundraiser for our programs. NOVEMBER 13
SPRING BLOOMING BULBS ARBORETUM OFFICE/CLASSROOM
Vickie Hodges, Master Gardener Volunteer will present a 1 hour class on growing spring blooming bulbs. Spring flowering bulbs add interesting color and texture to the late winter, early spring landscape. Learn how to plant and care for spring blooming bulbs. Get some tips and ideas of which bulbs do best in the Piedmont Garden. Various bulbs will be available for purchase as a fundraiser for our programs.
**These classes are in conjunction with the annual plant sale. Participants will be able to browse and purchase the plants in the Arboretum greenhouse and nursery.
All programs begin at 11:00 am and will last approximately 1 hour unless otherwise stated. To register contact Rachel Herring with the Forsyth Cooperative Extension office at 336-703-2867 or email rachel_herring@ncsu.edu
The new Arboretum Office/classroom is located across from the Manor House.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are always needed as we continue to expand our childrens and adult educational programs. Docents are needed to give group tours as well as Curators for our many gardens.If you would like to volunteer please contact Craig Mauney arboretum Director @ 336-703-2850