 July 17, 2010: Learn Traditional Gardening Techniques for Tough Economic Times at The N.C. Arboretum’s Focus on Flowers Symposium. “My Grandmother’s Garden” is the theme of the July 17 symposium, held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and featuring keynote speaker Hunter Stubbs as well as gardening experts Amy Fahmy, Dick Bir, Linda Blue, Judy Deutsch, and Eve Davis.
In difficult economic times and challenging environmental conditions, gardeners often return to the traditional gardening techniques of generations past, but with a modern twist! This popular annual event, sponsored by the Arboretum, the N.C. State Cooperative Extension Service and the Buncombe County Master Gardeners, returns with a look at how the past can teach us to be better landscape stewards of the future.
The program agenda includes:
Keynote Speaker Hunter Stubbs speaks on finding common ground between the gardens of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Stubbs was horticulturist at Richmond Hill Inn for 10 years, and is currently heading B.B. Barns, Inc, Landscape Company.
Horticulturist and Garden Writer Amy Fahmy introduces us to favorite passalong plants and heirloom perennials.
Dick Bir, faculty emeritus of the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University and active plant conservationist, will discuss "Propagating Gramma’s Garden."
Breakout sessions hosted by Linda Blue and Judy Deutsch will take a more in-depth look at shade gardening and garden roses for our region.
Floral artist and owner of Hawk and Ivy Bed and Breakfast Eve Davis demonstrates how to turn flowers from your garden bed into art in "Arrangements from the Mixed Border."
The program fee is $44 for Arboretum Society Members and active Buncombe County Master Gardeners, $50 for the general public, and includes lunch and beverage service as well as extensive handout materials.
For more information or to register, call 828.665.2492.
See our NC Arboretum Guide. |
