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All events are free and open to
the public unless otherwise noted (**with asterisks). Meetings are
held in the Van Every Forum, Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph
Rd., Charlotte, NC 28207. Refreshments are served in the Atrium
at 7 p.m., programs begin promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Directions and
maps are available via
Googlemaps or
Mapquest.
The Charlotte Garden Club 2008 - 2009 Speaker Schedule
September
15, 2008 |
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Frank Hyman
Durham, NC |
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"Not Under
the Tuscan Sun" |
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**Thursday, October 2,
2008
10 a.m. |
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Haskell Eargle |
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"All about Bulbs and Flowers"
($25.00. Includes box lunch. Haskell will arrange bulbs
and flowers featuring bulbs from Fall Bulb Sale. Some
Christmas ideas too!)
To reserve your spot, please print, complete and mail in
THIS FORM. |
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** Saturday, October 18,
2008 |
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Habitat Plant Sharing at Habitat ReStore, Wendover Rd. |
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October 20, 2008 |
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Lindie Wilson and Ann
Armstrong |
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"Beautiful at All Seasons, Southern Gardening and Beyond
with Elizabeth Lawrence" |
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December 1, 2008 |
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Haskell Eargle |
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"Christmas
with Haskell Eargle" |
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January 9, 2009 |
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Larrie Sweet
Royal Gardens
(owner), Charlotte |
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Larrie Sweet will lead a
rose pruning workshop on Tuesday January 9, 2009 at 1
pm. Bring your clippers, shears and gloves and meet at
the Mint Museum of Art, Randolph Rd. They will direct
you to the rose garden. Cost - free. |
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January 19, 2009 |
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Larry Mellichamp |
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"Gardens in Winter"
Want to brighten up your garden between Dec. 1st and
Apr. 1st? Larry Mellichamp will show us how to add
color, texture and interest to the sometimes bleak
winter landscape. Larry is Professor of Botany and
Director of the Botanical Gardens at UNCC. He is
co-author of "The Winter Garden: Planning and Planting
for the Southeast." Learn about plants that grow in
Charlotte's climate, particularly those that thrive
during our often unpredictable winters. |
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February 16, 2009 |
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Peter Loewer
Asheville, NC |
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"Wild Gardener"
Peter Loewer has written over thirty books on gardening
and natural history, including the award-winning "The
Wild Gardener" and "Thoreau's Garden." He is also a
well-known and honored botanical illustrator. Loewer
lives in Asheville and gardens on the shores of Lake
Kenilworth, working on an acre of land featuring natural
trails and a formal perennial garden. Many of the rare
and more unusual plants in his garden are grown from
seed, usually supplied by membership in the American
Rock Garden Society, the Royal Horticultural Society in
London, and from trading with other gardeners.
Program entitled "The Wild Gardener" - For many years,
the author has written and talked about the use of wild
plants in the home garden plus a great deal of lore
about their uses in medicine. Based on the book of the
same name (The Wild Gardener, Stackpole, 1991), a
number of rare, common, and unusual plants are covered.
Illustrated with eighty color slides. Peter will inform
and entertain us with his humorous, charismatic style.
Bring a friend to this one! |
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March 16, 2009 |
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Jeff Drum, Pam Crown and
Noell Schepp |
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"What Works in Charlotte Gardens"
Learn about the best plants and gardening techniques for
Charlotte's weather and soil conditions from three local
gardening experts and Charlotte Garden Club members: Pam
Crown, Jeffrey Drum and Noell Schepp. Pam is both a
Master Gardener and self-described "reality gardener,"
focusing on observations, results, and making
adjustments as necessary. Jeffrey is the garden curator
at Wing Haven and has over 20 years experience in some
of Charlotte's best gardens. Noell is a Master Gardener,
a volunteer at Wing Haven, and enjoys gardening with
school groups and creating curriculum links between the
classroom and the garden. Their personal gardens have
been on tours multiple times. In addition to a panel
discussion, we will leave plenty of time for questions
from the audience. |
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April 20, 2009 |
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Richard Flanagan |
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"It's Tough to be a Bee"
Learn about the dangers that bees face, ranging from
natural predators to pesticides, and why and what we can
do to keep them safe and busy pollinating the plants in
our gardens. Richard Flanagan has kept bees for 8 years
in Mecklenburg County. He started out by taking a class
that is taught every year by the Mecklenburg County
Beekeepers Association. The class covers the basics of
beekeeping and concludes with a day trip to a local bee
yard where students get a chance to open a hive and
experience live bees. Most local club members raise bees
for enjoyment and pleasure, although one member makes
his living from beekeeping. Richard also removes bees
from homes and businesses. Over the last four years he
has taken bees from structures like churches, barrels,
apartments, shacks, trees and other surprising
locations. In addition, he gives demonstrations on
beekeeping and visits various nursing homes, schools,
churches, garden clubs, and other groups to show and
discuss the benefits of bees and beekeeping. Please join
us for an informative and entertaining presentation. |
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**Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2009 |
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"Art in the Garden"
Garden Tour
and Plein Air Painting
Sat., April 25 & Sun. April 26,
2009
Party/Auction on Sun. April 26, 5- 7 p.m., Mint
Museum of Art
Presented by the Charlotte Garden Club &
Charlotte Art League
The
tickets are $15 for members of the Mint Museum,
Charlotte Garden Club and Charlotte Art League, $20 in
advance for the public. The ticket price includes the
Sunday party & auction. Featured gardens are: Jeffrey
Drum (10135 Sardis Oaks Rd. 28270), deAnna and Tom
McQuade (7511 Megington Dr. 28226), Jared and Paige
Sweet (1101 Belgrave Pl. 28203), Keith Lehr (2014 New
Hope Rd. 28203), Annie and Matt Bogdovitz (2106 New Hope
Rd. 28203) and Wing Haven (248 Ridgewood Ave. 28209).
Sponsorships are available at four levels of giving: "Michelangelo
level" - $1000 (1 Ivey membership to CGC + 6 tour
tickets; $220 cash value, $780 tax deductible), "Van
Gogh level" - $500 (1 individual membership to CGC +
6 tour tickets; $155 cash value, $345 tax deductible), "Picasso
level" - $250 (4 tour tickets; $80 cash value, $170
tax deductible), and "Warhol level" - $100 (2
tour tickets; $40 cash value, $60 tax deductible).
For more information, contact Janet Nelson, (704)
334-6018 or
janetpn@carolina.rr.com.
Hours are from 10 - 4 p.m. on Sat., April 25 and 1 - 4
p.m. on Sun., April 26. Party at the MMA from 5 - 7 p.m.
Sun., April 26, with a plein-air painting demonstration
by the artists. There will be an art auction of plein
air paintings and other artwork, and refreshments (wine
& beer & non-alcoholic drinks & appetizers). Proceeds
benefit the Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte Garden Club
and the Charlotte Art League.
After the Tour begins, tickets are $20 for members
of the Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte Garden Club and
Charlotte Art League, $25 for the public. Tickets
may be purchased at the Mint Museum of Art or individual
gardens once the Tour begins.
Advance tickets at reduced pricing may be purchased at
the following locations: The Royal Gardens,
The Mint Museum of Art or The Charlotte Art League. |
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May 2, 2009 |
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"Habitat Plant Sharing"
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2009
Time: Beginning at 9 a.m.
Place: Habitat Re-Store, Wendover Rd., Charlotte, NC
Please bring your divided plants or shrubs or a flat of
annuals and help Habitat homeowners beautify their
homes. |
May 17, 2009 |
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"Annual Garden Club Member Picnic"
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2009
Time: Beginning at 5 p.m. -
Place: Garden of Haskell Eargle, 501 W. South Main St.,
Waxhaw, NC 28173.
Please
e-mail Kate Reilly
and let her know what dish you will be bringing.
Beverages are also appreciated.
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ARCHIVES
2012-13 Schedule
2011-12 Schedule
2010-11 Schedule
2009-10 Schedule
2008-9 Schedule
2007-8 Schedule |
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