The Charlotte Garden Club

Deck the Mint Randolph Halls
2025-12-01 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC, 28207, United States
Celebrate the Season with the Charlotte Garden Club
Join fellow members to kick off the holidays with bagels, hot chocolate, and coffee as we deck the Mint Randolph halls!
We’ll decorate the atrium and outdoor lamps together to bring cheerful sparkle to the site!

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Gnome Workshop
2025-12-06 00:00 - 23:59 | 5343 Robinhood Road, 5343 Robinhood Road, Charlotte, NC, 28211, United States
Create your own festive 3-foot tall gnome decoration!

Cost
$40 / Ivey $20

Register by Nov. 15

Limited to 10 participants

Register: 704.452.7641
Questions: mary.griggs@charlottegardenclub.com

Dr. Matt Borden - Plant Pathologist - Common Garden Pests
2025-12-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC, 28207, United States
Plant Pathologist – Common Garden Pests
Bio
Matt is a plant pathologist at the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC. He has practical experience in orchard and botanical garden pest management, plant problem diagnostics, and writing for Fine Gardening magazine. He gained a deep appreciation for integrated pest management while at Virginia Tech, followed by studies in landscape health and sustainable management strategies at the University of Florida.

Marianne Wilburn - Small Space Gardening
2026-01-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC, 28207, United States
Tiny balcony, lack of privacy, HOA restrictions, tough neighborhood…if you’re struggling with a difficult outside space, you are not alone. By breaking down the process into manageable sections, shifting our perspective, and cultivating a sense of contentment, we can create the garden that lives inside of us. Marianne will go over this process, sharing design tips and real-life gardens to help you get excited about your outside space – no matter what it is.

Bartlett Guided Tour
2026-02-11 13:00 - 15:00
Join us for an exclusive guided tour led by Site Director Matthew Storey. Discover a stunning 30-acre property featuring over 15,000 accessioned plants, world-class tree and plant collections and natural habitats.

Cost: |$15 members | $20 guests
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water bottle
Open to members and the public. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
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Preston Montague - Native Piedmont Perennials
2026-02-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC, 28207, United States
Designing for the Experience: Composition in Practice

Description
Choreographing experiences with designed plantings is a feat of art, science, and will. The old adage of “right plant, right place” applies to plant survivability of course, but can also apply to the way we arrange plants to encourage particular reactions from visitors. There’s an art to the design of an experience, and there are also simple tactics that can hasten decision-making and help organize a design process. For landscape architect, Preston Montague, those tactics come from composition he learned from an earlier practice as an artist. Join Preston for an examination of planting design strategies he deploys in his studio that are rooted in principles of composition.

Bio
Preston Montague is a landscape architect and artist dedicated to fostering stronger connections between people and the natural world. Raised in the rural foothills of Virginia, he developed a deep interest in the environment while studying landscape painting with professional artists. After earning a degree in Fine Arts, Preston worked as a freelance
exhibit artist and aquarium professional, where his passion for built landscapes and environmental justice grew. Later, he earned degrees in Horticulture and Landscape Architecture to expand his ability to contribute to public-sector projects at various scales. Currently, Preston leads a landscape architecture and art studio where he produces research-driven environmental designs with a focus on conservation. His work aims to create resource-efficient, long-lasting places that foster education, promote public health, and encourage environmental stewardship, benefiting both human and non-human communities alike.

Tim Barker - Sarracenia Showstoppers Are Ready for Your Landscape: Acres or Inches!
2026-03-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC, 28207, United States
From sweeping bog meadows to patio pots, the native North American pitcher plants (Sarracenia spp.) are captivating additions to gardens of any scale. These striking carnivorous perennials offer sculptural form, vivid color, and ecological intrigue — all with surprising ease of care. Join seasoned plantsman and nursery owner Timothy Barker of Mountain Paradise Nursery for an engaging presentation on how to use Sarracenia in both small spaces and large landscape settings. Learn about their natural history, their pollinator-friendly charms, and how to grow them successfully in containers, constructed bogs, or naturalized beds. Whether you’re designing a jewel-box patio garden or restoring a wetland, these showstoppers deserve a starring role.

Michael Albanese - Stormwater Issues / Dry Creek Beds
2026-04-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC, 28207, United States
Michael is a landscape consultant, designer, contractor, and writer operating under Avesi Stormwater & Landscape Solutions. His work focuses on helping people use rainwater sustainably through rain gardens and other rainwater harvesting features. The goal is to give people the opportunity to help the environment while keeping their homes safe from water damage through artful landscaping. Author of the rain garden book ‘The Modern Rain Garden’, Michael strives to be a positive influence on both the community and the environment.

Michael Albanese, President
Avesi Stormwater and Landscape Solutions
www.avesistormwater.com
