The Horticulture Group was formed to increase members' knowledge and enjoyment of growing and using plants in the landscape and home. Programs of the Horticulture Study Group are educational to give more in-depth knowledge of various horticulture topics and to have fun sharing our common interest in plants.

Programs This Year 2022-23

Details will be in the Leaflet and at the meetings.

September 29: A tour of nationally known Montrose Gardens in Hillsborough. Carpool plans will be announced. Visit the website for a preview: montrosegarden.org.

October 18: A tour of the extraordinary Juniper Level Botanical Garden (JLBG) followed by shopping at Plant Delights Nursery, Visit the website for a preview: jlbg.org.

November 17: Visit Homewood Nursery and Garden Center, to explore and shop – and admire the thousands of poinsettias. Visit the website for details on the nursery and gift shop.

January 19: Tour JC Raulston Arboretum to observe birds feeding from native plants (weather permitting). Lunch afterwards. Visit the website for what’s in bloom in January.

February 2: Civic Improvements and Horticulture Chairs have planned a joint outing to Fairview Garden Center to observe seeding and propagation in the nursery. Focus will be on building Community Gardens. Learn about Fairview Garden Center at their website.

March 30: A workshop on Raised Bed Gardening by Sandy Purvis, 2nd VP and Programs Chair. Held at the Raleigh Girl’s Club.

April 20: Help harvest vegetables at The Well Fed Community Garden, weather permitting. We’ll be rewarded with fresh veggies to take home.

May 17: A workshop to make your own bug spray, itchy bite roll-on, and insecticidal soap spray. Instructor: our member, Sandy Purvis.

May 23: A visit to Lisa Fouladbash, owner of Sequoia Herbs, to see her garden of 45 species of medicinal herbs and apothecaries. We’ll get to taste Lisa’s handcrafted herbal tea and tour her apothecary. Lunch afterwards.