Are you new to the Raleigh area or just starting your gardening journey? Join us for Intro to Gardening in the South, a valuable morning lecture series designed to help new gardeners thrive in North Carolina’s unique climate!
Gardening in Raleigh, NC, and the surrounding Southeastern U.S. presents both challenges and opportunities. With our hot summers, diverse soil types, and unique pest problems, gardening here requires a bit of local knowledge. This event will provide you with practical, expert advice on how to start a garden that flourishes in our growing conditions, while also offering insights that apply to gardeners across the Southeast.
What to Expect: This informative event will feature engaging talks on gardening in the South, covering everything from soil preparation to pest control to plant selection and maintenance. You’ll also have the chance to have your gardening questions answered during a Q&A session with expert speakers who understand the unique conditions of our area.
Why Attend: Whether you’re new to Raleigh or new to gardening in general, this event is designed to help you get started with confidence. You’ll learn valuable tips on how to navigate the climate, understand our ecology, and choose the right plants for your garden. Attendees will walk away with the knowledge needed to create and maintain a thriving garden in this charming place we call home.
This event is perfect for gardeners of all levels, but we encourage experienced local gardeners to join us online via Zoom to ensure there's ample space for beginners and all our new neighbors. For those unable to attend live, a recording of the session will be available on our YouTube channel shortly after the event.
At Leaf & Limb, we care for trees because we love our planet. If you need tree care services, advice from our Treecologists, new trees, a Piedmont Prairie, or want to learn how to heal our planet, let's chat. We are a local, family owned company, and we would love to help you! Visit our website or call us at 919-787-9551.
4415 Beryl Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
Open Every Day. Free Admittance.
Current Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Friday: 9:00 am–7:00 pm
Saturday–Sunday: 8:00 am–7:00 pm
No Pets or Emotional Support Animals Allowed
Service Animals Welcome
Phone: (919) 515-3132
Mailing Address:
Campus Box 7522
Raleigh, NC 27695-7522
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