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Notice: The opinions and views shared in these programs belong to the presenters and do not necessarily represent those of the Charlotte Garden Club or any affiliated organizations. Program details, including speakers, dates, and topics, are subject to change.

With presenter approval, Charlotte Garden Club members can access recordings of the last two speaker events on the CGC website under “News & Events.”

Bryce Lane – I’m Not From Around Here – Adapting to NC Conditions

Mint Museum Randolph 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC, United States

Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Emeritus, NC State University After earning his BS in Plant Science at the University of Massachusetts and MS in Ornamental Horticulture at The Ohio State University, he came to the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University as a Lecturer in 1981. Bryce also served …

Pam Beck – Winter Gardens

Mint Museum Randolph 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC, United States

WINTER INTEREST IN THE LANDSCAPE - Your garden could delight the senses all winter long with careful planning incorporating evergreen foliage, welcome fragrance, jewel-tone berries, captivating textures, and colorful wintertime flowers. This entertaining lecture with inspiring slides will illustrate how to enhance your garden's allure throughout the coldest months while …

Dr. Matt Borden – Plant Pathologist – Common Garden Pests

Mint Museum Randolph 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC, United States

Plant Pathologist - Common Garden Pests Bio Matt is a plant pathologist at the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC. He has practical experience in orchard and botanical garden pest management, plant problem diagnostics, and writing for Fine Gardening magazine. He gained a deep appreciation for integrated pest management …

Marianne Wilburnm – Small Space Gardening

Mint Museum Randolph 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC, United States

  Tiny balcony, lack of privacy, HOA restrictions, tough neighborhood…if you’re struggling with a difficult outside space, you are not alone. By breaking down the process into manageable sections, shifting our perspective, and cultivating a sense of contentment, we can create the garden that lives inside of us. Marianne will …

Preston Montague – Native Piedmont Perennials

Mint Museum Randolph 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC, United States

Designing for the Experience: Composition in Practice Description Choreographing experiences with designed plantings is a feat of art, science, and will. The old adage of “right plant, right place” applies to plant survivability of course, but can also apply to the way we arrange plants to encourage particular reactions from …

Tim Barker – Sarracenia Showstoppers Are Ready for Your Landscape: Acres or Inches!

Mint Museum Randolph 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC, United States

From sweeping bog meadows to patio pots, the native North American pitcher plants (Sarracenia spp.) are captivating additions to gardens of any scale. These striking carnivorous perennials offer sculptural form, vivid color, and ecological intrigue — all with surprising ease of care. Join seasoned plantsman and nursery owner Timothy Barker of …

Notice: The opinions and views shared in these programs belong to the presenters and do not necessarily represent those of the Charlotte Garden Club or any affiliated organizations. Program details, including speakers, dates, and topics, are subject to change.

With presenter approval, Charlotte Garden Club members can access recordings of the last two speaker events on the CGC website under “News & Events.”