October

2-3 Friday & Saturday, McMillan Greenhouse

Basic Botany, a Certificate in Native Plant Studies Course

THIS COURSE IS FULL.  However, if you would like to be put on the mailing list for future native plant course offerings, please email Sue at . To read more about the program and particular courses, see here.

2-3 Friday & Saturday, 9 am – 2pm, CP Community College, Cato Campus (Harris & Grier Rds)

Fall Plant Sale at CPCC Cato

See what’s growing from the Horticulture program at CPCC (just down the road from UNCC). Shop for shrubs, cold season veggies and annuals, and more!

4 Sunday, 1 pm, McMillan Greenhouse

NC Piedmont Orchid Society

Love orchids and want to learn more about these fascinating plants?  Consider joining the Piedmont Chapter of the Orchid Society.  Meetings are held at the McMillan Greenhouse on the first Sunday of most months, and are free and open to the public.  A potluck begins at noon and the meeting and program on compact Cattleyas begins at 1 pm.  For more information, visit their website here.

8 Thursday, 4:30 – 6:30 pm, McMillan Greenhouse

Member Preview of Fall Plant Sale

If you are a member of the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, you may purchase plants from our Fall Sale this afternoon, prior to opening to the public on Friday.  New members may join at the door (memberships start at $25/yr). Our way of saying, “Thank you for your support!”.  For more information, call the greenhouse at 704-687-2870.

9 & 10, Friday (10-4) & Saturday (9-3), McMillan Greenhouse

Fall Plant Sale

It’s time to start thinking ahead – Fall is for planting trees, shrubs, perennials, biennials, and cool season annuals to enjoy next Spring and beyond.  We will be offering selections of all of the above, and as always, these will include a great variety of native plants. We will also have a small, but choice selection of carnivorous plants, succulents, orchids, and indoor plants.  You know you can’t pass up a plant sale!  All proceeds benefit the greenhouse and gardens.  Cash and checks accepted.

17 Saturday, 9-1, McMillan Greenhouse

P.L.A.N.T. Workshop

This is a great 4-hr workshop, developed and run by the folks at Mecklenburg Co. Solid Waste Mgmt.  The acronym stands for “Piedmont Landscape and Nature Training”, and the workshop covers such topics as composting, soil stewardship, and natural landscaping techniques.  For $10, you will receive hands-on training, a wire compost cage, and the resource-packed PLANT book. . To find out more about the class, visit the Mecklenburg county web site, PLANT page.  Pre-registration required – to register email Sue at .

20 Tuesday, 6:30 pm, McMillan Greenhouse

University City Garden Club

Interested in a Garden Club that meets when you can?  Drop in and check out the University City Garden Club where there is an emphasis on sharing, learning, and friendship.   of thisin the evening and where sharing, learning, and friendship.  For more information, email Mary Swindle,

November

1 November, 1 pm, McMillan Greenhouse

NC Piedmont Orchid Society

Love orchids and want to learn more about these fascinating plants?  Consider joining the Piedmont Chapter of the Orchid Society.  Meetings are held at the McMillan Greenhouse on the first Sunday of most months, and are free and open to the public.  A potluck begins at noon and the meeting and program begins at 1 pm.  For more information, visit their website here.

7 Saturday, 9 am- 1pm, McMillan Greenhouse

P.L.A.N.T. Workshop

This is a great 4-hr workshop, developed and run by the folks at Mecklenburg Co. Solid Waste Mgmt.  The acronym stands for “Piedmont Landscape and Nature Training”, and the workshop covers such topics as composting, soil stewardship, and natural landscaping techniques.  For $10, you will receive hands-on training, a wire compost cage, and the resource-packed PLANT book. . To find out more about the class, visit the Mecklenburg county web site, PLANT page.  Pre-registration required – to register email Sue at .

17 Tuesday, 6:30 pm, McMillan Greenhouse

University City Garden Club

Interested in a Garden Club that meets when you can?  Drop in and check out the University City Garden Club where there is an emphasis on sharing, learning, and friendship.   of thisin the evening and where sharing, learning, and friendship.  For more information, email Mary Swindle,

December

6 Sunday, 2:30 pm, McMillan Greenhouse

Charlotte Area Native Plant Society

If you are interested in native plants, creating wildflower landscapes, or plant rescue – this is a wonderful organization to explore.  The Charlotte chapter holds monthly meetings on the second Sunday of every month at 2:30 pm, often at the McMillan Greenhouse.  This meeting will be a holiday party and decoration-making workshop (out of natural materials).   If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Angela at .  For general NCNPS information visit www.ncwildflower.org