Fall 2011
Tuesday September 13
9:30 a.m.
(Repeated Wednesday September 14 at 9:30 a.m.)
Education Volunteer Orientation
An introduction to the field trip program for students in grades K through 5. Anyone who is interested in helping connect children and nature is invited to attend.
Education Wing of the Reynolda Gardens greenhouse. Call the Education Office for more information or to register. Free.
Tuesday September 20
12:30 & 5:30 p.m.
Lavender Day at Reynolda Gardens
At Sunshine Lavender Farm in Orange County, the Baggett family grows lavender using organic, sustainable practices. They share their knowledge, plants, and products at the farm, farmers markets, and other special events. The two discussions will include a display of varieties that grow well in our area. Plants and products for sale after each presentation.
Annie Greer Baggett, owner of Sunshine Lavender Farm
Education Wing of the Reynolda Gardens greenhouse. $5.00 general admission/free for WFU faculty, staff, students, and Friends of Reynolda Gardens. No registration.
Tuesday September 20
7:00 p.m.
Science Cafe: The World's Strangest Fish
All about the mangrove rivulus, which lives in mangrove swamps from Florida to Brazil, and can survive out of water for two months, drown, jump on land, and has one of the most bizarre reproductive strategies around.
Ben Perlman, WFU Biology PhD student
Sponsored by Reynolda Gardens, SciWorks, and Sigma Xi. Meets at Buena Vista Grille, 109 S. Stratford Road. Free.
Tuesday September 27
10:00 a.m.
Thinking Outside the Pot: Unique Container Gardens
A demonstration that will inspire you to create your own miniature, decorative landscapes; moveable gardens of herbs and edible flowers; small water gardens; and special gardens for children.
Amy Overman Watkins, garden designer
Education Wing of the Reynolda Gardens greenhouse. $5.00 general admission/free for WFU faculty, staff, students, and Friends of Reynolda Gardens. No registration.
Tuesday October 4
12:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Celebrating Native Habitats of the Piedmont:
A Day with Tim Spira
Tim Spira is a plant ecologist, native plant gardener, photographer, and professor of botany at Clemson University, where he teaches field botany, plant ecology, and the natural history of wildflowers. He is the author of the recently published book, Wildflowers and Plant Communities of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and Piedmont: A Naturalist's Guide to the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia (University of North Carolina Press). This event is sponsored by Reynolda Gardens, Piedmont Land Conservancy, and Historic Bethabara Park, with the support of the WFU Center for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability.
All events are open to the public free of charge. There is no registration for the 12:30 and 5:00 p.m. sessions. Call the PLC at 336.691.0088 to make a reservation for the visit to the Wildflower Preserve. Books will be available for sale and signing following the 12:30 and 5:00 p.m. events.
12:30 p.m. Exploring Native Plant Communities
Tim Spira will introduce you to a new way of looking at native plants by emphasizing their relationships with each other. He will reveal the multi-layered tapestry of plant life in the Piedmont by showing us how to see plants as unique botanical communities, including the key factors that determine their distribution across the landscape. This discussion will enhance your appreciation of native plants whether you enjoy them in their natural habitats or grow them in your home landscape. Education Wing of the Reynolda Gardens greenhouse.
3:30 p.m. Guided Plant Walk at the Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve
Tim Spira will lead a walk through a Piedmont woodland garden that harbors a rich diversity of native wildflowers. By going a 'step beyond identification,' participants will learn to look at plants and natural habitats in a new way.
5:00 p.m. Wildflowers and Plant Communities in the Piedmont of North Carolina at Historic Bethabara Park
Tim Spira will provide an overview of the key characteristics of selected native plant communities in the Piedmont landscape of North Carolina. For each community presented, he will highlight fascinating features of selected wildflowers, including some rare and unusual ones. Historic Bethabara Park Visitors Center.
Wednesday October 5
Fall Plant Sale Begins
Foxgloves, forget-me-nots, wallflowers, sweet grass, pansies, violas, and bulbs will be for sale beside the greenhouse. Hours 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Saturday October 8.
Tuesday October 11
12:30 p.m.
Cold-hardy Carnivorous Plants
Intriguing because of their biology, hardy pitcher plants and sundews produce unique and beautiful flowers that add a special touch to the garden. The program will include a display of varieties and a discussion on their culture. Plants will be available for sale after the discussion.
Pearl Norman, Carolina Carnivores
Education Wing of the Reynolda Gardens greenhouse. $5.00 general admission/free for WFU faculty, staff, students, and Friends of Reynolda Gardens. No registration.
Tuesday October 18
7:00 p.m.
Science Cafe: Why Nature is Important for Sustainability
Nature is the most important revenue generator on the planet and a resource for tackling some of our most important problems in sustainability. A discussion on the state of the earth, offering insight into how ecosystems work and the services that they provide, focusing on the carbon and water cycles and the importance of species interactions.
Miles Silman, WFU Professor, Biology and Director of the WFU Center for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability
Sponsored by Reynolda Gardens, SciWorks, and Sigma Xi. Meets at Buena Vista Grille, 109 S. Stratford Road. Free.
Tuesday October 25
5:30 p.m.
Growing Green: Organic Growing in Your Backyard
Organic growing is a whole systems approach to the land-nurturing the soil and the land to return it to its optimal state. Learn more about what it means to be organic, as well as tips and techniques for organic growing, from two farmers who make their living on a USDA Certified Organic farm.
Cheryl Ferguson and Ray Tuegel, Plum Granny Farm
Education Wing of the Reynolda Gardens greenhouse. $5.00 general admission/free for WFU faculty, staff, students, and Friends of Reynolda Gardens. No registration.
Tuesday November 1
12:30 p.m.
Building Great Soils Through Composting
Great gardens start with great soils, and composting is vital for building healthy, productive soil. The discussion will include different methods of composting and how to use the finished product.
Pat Jacques, Enon Meadows Farm
Education Wing of the Reynolda Gardens greenhouse. $5.00 general admission/free for WFU faculty, staff, students, and Friends of Reynolda Gardens. No registration.
Tuesday November 8
5:30 p.m.
Holiday Drinks from the Garden
A lively demonstration on how to use dried fruits, herbs, honey, and other garden products to make great holiday drinks from the archives of Tate's Craft Cocktails. Sample tastings for those over 21.
John Tate, Tate's Craft Cocktails
Education Wing of the Reynolda Gardens greenhouse. $10.00 general admission/$5.00 for WFU faculty, staff, students, and Friends of Reynolda Gardens. No registration.
Thursday November 17
7:00 p.m.
Science Cafe: The Meal Pattern Timeline
Emerging from research into preventing hypertension among young African Americans, a method for understanding how daily living influences eating patterns and how dietary guidance can be tailored to individuals.
Margaret R. Savoca, UNCG Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition
Sponsored by Reynolda Gardens, SciWorks, and Sigma Xi. Meets at Buena Vista Grille, 109 S. Stratford Road. Free.
Tuesday November 29
5:30 p.m.
Holiday Food from the Garden
Enhance your holiday table and create new holiday food traditions with products from local gardens and farms, featuring some surprising twists. A demonstration by two of Winston-Salem's most creative gardeners and cooks.
Margaret Norfleet Neff and Salem Neff, Beta Verde
Education Wing of the Reynolda Gardens greenhouse. $5.00 general admission/free for WFU faculty, staff, students, and Friends of Reynolda Gardens. No registration.
Wednesday November 30
Holiday Plant Sale Begins
New this year-along with cyclamen, poinsettias, bulbs, and Christmas cactus, Reynolda Gardens will offer natural greenery wreaths customized with extra greenery and bows by the Gardens staff. At the greenhouse. Hours 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Saturday December 10.
Saturday December 10
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Orchid Display and Sale
Backyard Orchids, Ironwood Estate Orchids, Woodland Orchids, Seagrove Orchids, and local hobbyists team up with Reynolda Gardens to show and sell unusual orchids. In the greenhouse. Free.
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