 Events
may be rescheduled in the case of inclement weather. Please call the Reynolda Gardens Education Office at 336.758.3485. for details.
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Spring 2008
Unless otherwise noted, programs and events are held or begin in the Education Wing of the greenhouse, and there is no fee or registration. Space is limited. In case of inclement weather, programs may be rescheduled. Call the Education Office for further information: 336-758-3485.
Tuesday Gardening Series
February 19
10:00 a.m. until noon / Volunteer Open House
Have you thought about becoming a Reynolda Gardens volunteer? Enjoy refreshments while meeting with staff and experienced volunteers to find out about volunteer opportunities in children's education; greenhouse operations; and the rose, vegetable, and flower gardens.
February 26
12:30 p.m. / How to Graft Fruit Trees
A demonstration and discussion on cleft and splice grafting. Requiring only simple tools and wraps, these techniques work just as well today as they did for the first European settlers, who used them to propagate fruit trees.
Jim Nottke, RGWFU volunteer
March 4
6:00 p.m. / Owl Walk
After a short discussion on owl identification and behavior in the education wing, there will be a walk in the garden and nearby woodlands. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather.
Phil Dickinson, Audubon Society of Forsyth County
March 11
12:30 p.m. / Caring for Orchids in the Home
A discussion on all aspects of home orchid culture, from plant and container selection to watering and fertilizing, and a demonstration of re-potting methods.
Skip La Llave, Backyard Orchids
March 18
12:30 p.m. / Butterfly Gardening in Drought Conditions
A discussion on meeting the needs of butterflies and the plants that nourish them during periods of drought. Plant selection; water conservation; container planting; and garden maintenance practices will be covered.
Dennis Burnette, Triad Chapter, Carolina Butterfly Society
March 25
12:30 p.m. / What's New in Rhododendron and Azaleas
Learn about new varieties of rhododendron and azaleas and the processes involved in developing them. Photographs and discussion.
Jeff Jones, NCSU horticulture graduate student
April 1
6:30 p.m. / Garden Chickens
Chickens offer an unbeatable combination of beauty and pest control. Learn about breeds that are suitable for the home garden and how to care for them. Bantam chickens will be on display.
Karl Urshel, president of Carolina Feather Fanciers Association
April 8
12:30 p.m. / Plant Sale Preview
A display of some of the plant selections that will be available the Big Spring Sale and information on how to use them in your own landscape.
David Bare, RGWFU greenhouse manager
April 15
12:30 p.m. / Gardens of Paris
Highlights of a summer's study of sixteen of Paris' most beautiful nineteenth century and contemporary gardens. Vibrant photographs complemented by interesting histories of the most famous parks ranging from Jardin des Tuileries to Parc de Bercy.
Meaghan Kiernan, WFU student
April 22
12:30 p.m. / Salad Tasting
This year's spring salad garden will include more than a dozen varieties of lettuce, along with other specialty greens. There will be an array of delicious dressings to enhance their flavors.
Michael Hastings, Winston-Salem Journal food editor, and the RGWFU staff
Other Events
Rose Care
These events are co-sponsored with the Winston-Salem Rose Society.
Pruning Clinics in the AARS Garden
Thursday March 13 and Friday March 14 / 9:00 until 11:00 a.m.
Saturday March 15 / 8:00 a.m. until noon
Drop in any time to assist members in pruning plants in the All-America Rose Selections garden. Bring hand pruners and heavy gloves.
Rose Care Clinic
March 15 / 9:00 until 11:00 a.m.
Learn about all aspects of rose care, from selection to pruning to pest control.
Education Volunteers Spring Meeting
Tuesday, March 25; repeated Wednesday March 26 / 10:00 a.m.
Volunteers lead small groups of students one or two mornings a week on walks through the gardens and woods. No prior experience necessary. Call the Education Office for more information or to register.
A Garden Evening for K - 5 Teachers
Wednesday March 26 / 4:00 until 7:00 p.m.
Teachers are invited to learn about the resources RGWFU offers for teachers through tours of the garden and greenhouses and discussion of teaching materials and resources. Space is limited, and registration is required; early registration is suggested. Call the education office for more information.
Art Show and Sale
Piedmont Outdoor Painting Society Demonstration and Sale
Saturday May 10 / 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
POPS members will demonstrate and discuss techniques of "plein air" (outside) painting throughout the day. There will be a display and sale of art they have created at Reynolda. In case of rain, activities will be in the greenhouse.
Young Naturalists
June 16 - 20; repeated June 23 through 27
9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. each day
Children who have finished grades one through five learn about nature through field walks with visiting naturalists and scientists, garden activities, and nature craft. The program is based in the historic Boathouse. Space is limited. Scholarships are available. Call the Education office or visit the website for further information. $95.00.
Plant Sales
Sales support Gardens educational programs and garden maintenance.
Orchid Auction
Saturday March 29 / Beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Divisions from the RGWFU collection, along with selected additions. Plants for beginners as well as advanced hobbyists. The sale will be conducted by David Bare, greenhouse manager.
Heirloom Tomato Plants
Tuesday April 15 / 5:30 until 6:30 p.m.
Old favorites and new selections of great-tasting tomatoes, grown in the RGWFU greenhouses.
The Big Spring Sale Weekend
A great selection of hard-to-find plants for the garden--annuals; perennials; herbs; and plants left from the tomato sale. Sales will be held at the greenhouse, rain or shine.
Friday April 18 / 5:00 until 7:30 p.m.
A special sale for Friends of Reynolda Gardens.*
Saturday April 19 / 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
The public is invited to shop today.
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The Plant Shop at Reynolda Gardens
Flowering plants will be available in the greenhouse Plant Shop throughout the winter and spring, with special selections featured for Valentine's Day, Easter, and Mother's Day. Sales support Gardens educational programs and garden maintenance.
A Garden to Watch
The display gardens near the All-America Rose Selections garden will be "cottage gardens," this year, incorporating flowers, herbs, vines, vegetables, and fruits. We hope you will stop by often throughout the growing season. If you have questions about this or other gardens and plants during your visit, the gardeners are always happy to answer them.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are needed to lead programs for students in kindergarten through high school. These on-site programs include topics in botany, ecology, and horticulture as well as art and writing.
To learn more about the Gardens
For educational program and volunteer information: 336.758.3485
For general information, including hours and sales: 336.758.5593
For information on how you can become a Friend of Reynolda Gardens: 336.758.3484
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