Bring your lunch and join us at the Garden for a lunchtime learning opportunity! Feed Your Mind is a chance to get out of the office (or house) and experience presentations by local experts.
Fees: $15, $5 for members
Upcoming Sessions:
Feed Your Mind: Daylilies 101 with Dr. Linda Sue Barnes – June 5th 12-1pm with optional tour 1-1:30pm after the talk
Description: Join Dr. Linda Sue Barnes at the Garden to hear about the conditions in which daylilies thrive and the best techniques for cultivating your own daylilies. Between 2019 and 2020, the up-front site of the Bettie Jernigan Daylily Garden was established under the guidance of Linda Sue, Linda Myers, and Suzi Norman. Wear your walking shoes and bring a sun hat for an optional Daylily Garden tour after the talk.
Feed your Mind: Edible Container Gardens with Horticulture Director Adam Premo July 31st 12-1pm
Join us for a fascinating lunchtime talk as we explore the vibrant world of Edible Container Gardens! Whether you have a spacious patio or a small balcony, growing your own herbs, vegetables, and edible flowers is easier than you think. This engaging talk will cover everything from choosing the right containers and soil to selecting tasty, easy-to-grow plants that thrive in North Carolina’s climate. In addition, to fresh vegetables and herbs, your container garden can be an engaging and attractive display with flowering companion plants, an eye-catching focal point, and brilliant colors.
You’ll leave inspired and equipped with practical tips to start your own edible container garden right away.
Feed Your Mind: Organic Gardening Basics August 19th 12-1pm with Extension Agent Allen West
Dig into the essentials of organic gardening in this informative and inspiring lunchtime talk! Whether you're dreaming of transforming your backyard into a food haven or simply want to grow healthier plants naturally, this class will guide you through the principles and practices of organic gardening. Learn how to build rich, living soil, manage pests without chemicals, and choose the right plants for a thriving, sustainable garden in North Carolina.