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Treat mom to a special day at the Garden to celebrate Mother’s Day! Enjoy a relaxing day strolling through the gardens and The Orchid Conservatory.
The first 250 moms each day will receive a free potted plant courtesy of Rountree Plantation Garden Center.
A massage therapist will also be on hand to help mom relax. Bring a picnic lunch or order a pre-packed picnic basket in advance.
A photographer will also be on hand in The Orchid Conservatory to capture the memories for you.
Details
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Remember Mom with Flowers
This year, skip the potted plant or store-bought bouquet and give Mom an entire garden of flowers! A gift membership to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden gives Mom an opportunity to visit acres of beautiful flowers and exquisite gardens 362 days a year. It’s the perfect way to tell her how much you appreciate all that she has done for you! New members joining on May 10 or 11 at the Garden will also receive an attractive DSBG tote bag.
Gift memberships are also available for birthdays, holidays or “just because.” When you purchase a gift membership, you give the gift of year-long enjoyment at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and you receive a tax deduction for the gift membership. Contact Jennifer Carroll at 704-829-1284 or visit the Garden website.
Garden Adventure Camps
It’s not too late to enroll your children in Garden Adventure Camp! Camps for children in grades pre-K through grade 6 will be offered at the Garden starting in June. Hands-on activities and fun educational projects are planned for children who attend camp. Camps are offered for week long half-day sessions. Details
Garden Nights
Enjoy the Garden during the evening hours with three new events this year - Garden Nights 2008.
Each event will feature a different theme and include music and food to delight the senses.
Experts will discuss the signature drink of the evening and a “Garden Guru”
will be available to answer your gardening questions. Gather your friends and make plans to attend!
Presenting Sponsor:
Supporting Sponsor: Compass Group
First Tuesday Classes
Mark your calendar for the first Tuesday of every month to attend a class at the Garden. First Tuesday classes are held from noon until 1 p.m. in the Visitor Pavilion and are free with regular Garden admission. No registration is required. Bring your lunch, sit back and enjoy a great class!
- May 6 – Container Gardening
- June 3 – Great Herbs for the Garden
- July 1 – Urban Havens
Continuing Education Classes
A variety of continuing education classes will again be offered at the Garden. Class topics include gardening, art, wildlife and a series of photography workshops. Sign up today!
May classes include the following:
- May 17 – Painting Botanicals Up Close and Vibrant
- May 17 – Fruit Production in the Home Landscape
- May 24 – Plants for a Drought-Tolerant Landscape
- May 31 – Wildlife Gardening
- May 3 – Become a Better Photographer: Introduction to Lightroom® photography workshop
- May 31 – Become a Better Photographer: Macro Photography workshop
- June 28 – Become a Better Photographer: Depth of Field photography workshop
- June 28 – Become a Better Photographer: Digital SLR photography workshop
May Featured Plants
Spring flowers are in bloom! The gardens are beautiful and it is a perfect time to visit. The featured plants for May are listed on the News section of the Garden website. The list includes plants of interest in The Orchid Conservatory as well as the other gardens. Be sure to check the list before your next visit. May is a wonderful time at the Garden!
Family Fun Summer Series - Summer Kickoff
Kick off the summer gardening season with a day of family fun at the Garden on Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Enjoy hands-on activities while you explore flowers, herbs and veggies. Take home plants and seeds; try some garden crafts and tasty plant snacks. It’s a day the entire family can enjoy together! More information...
Good for Business
With more than 102,000 annual visitors, the Garden is one of the region’s fastest growing cultural attractions and educational resources. Through corporate sponsorship of Garden events and programs, businesses receive significant community visibility and a host of additional marketing benefits. Corporate membership provides access to the Garden for your employees and clients through free admission and complimentary passes. Various levels of corporate sponsorship and membership are available. To find out more about the Garden’s corporate partnership opportunities, please call Jeff Sperry at 704-829-1273 or go to Corporate Support.
An Affair to Remember
Add some pizzazz to your next celebration or special event by holding it at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden! Weddings at the Garden are extraordinary, but our facilities also make the perfect site for anniversary parties, corporate meetings, holiday events and family gatherings. A variety of prices and packages for both indoor and outdoor locations are available. To make your next event a unique and memorable occasion, please call Paula Lalli in our Private Events department at 704-829-1268.
Volunteer Spotlight
Volunteer Nancy Covert has spent many hours assisting at the Garden. Nancy taught in public school and also worked for the Cooperative Extension Service in Pennsylvania for 25 years. She enjoys working with children and can often be found helping the Education staff with school groups or camp activities. Nancy has been a volunteer for eight years and is a familiar face at many of the Garden’s special events and programs. Thanks Nancy for all your help!
If you are interested in volunteering at the Garden please call Katie Freid at 704-829-1276.
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