Notice: The opinions and views shared in these programs belong to the presenters and do not necessarily represent those of the Charlotte Garden Club or any affiliated organizations. Program details, including speakers, dates, and topics, are subject to change.
With presenter approval, Charlotte Garden Club members can access recordings of the last two speaker events on the CGC website under “News & Events.”
Dr. Allan Armitage is a well-known writer, speaker, and horticulturist. Born and raised in Quebec and Ontario, he later lived in East Lansing, MI and now resides in Athens, GA. He has worked with gardeners, landscapers, growers and retailers in the North and South, and travels the world sharing his …
Books and Other Items Recommended by Carol Reese - Click Here "Facts and Fallacies about Native Plants has its humorous moments, but it is mostly to combat the idea that a garden must be native or you are irresponsibly failing the wildlife. Using a mixture of science and personal experience, …
Jay Sifford is a garden designer and writer based in Charlotte, and is a member of the CGC. He believes that a garden can and should be more than just a collection of plants or a way to decorate a yard. Rather, Jay believes that a successful garden is built …
Melissa Martin Julien is an accomplished floral designer, event producer, and workshop facilitator. For 10 years, Melissa was an integral part of the world-renowned Matthew Robbins Design team in New York City. There, Melissa produced and designed events at exclusive resorts and private residences from coast to coast and around …
This month’s speaker, Ted Stephens, was recently mentioned in Fine Gardening magazine: “Fragrant tea olive (O. fragrans, Zones 8–11), also called sweet olive, is—no surprise—the most fragrant of all tea olives and blooms for the most extended period of time. Ted Stephens of Nurseries Caroliniana in North Augusta, South Carolina, …
Bio: With two horticultural degrees from NC State and a third from the University of Georgia, Dr. Richard Olsen’s career spans genetics, specimen development and administration. Recognized as a leader in public horticulture, Dr. Olsen was named Director of the US National Arboretum (USNA) in 2015. Prior to his promotion …
Click Here to download the Scent-ual Garden Plant List by Jon Roethling Fragrance is a powerful aspect of gardens and too often overlooked in plant selections. Jon Roethling will provide an overview of tried and true plants that will liven the senses year-round. Jon Roethling is the Director of Reynolda …
The Charlotte Garden Club is excited to announce a fundraiser with SOIL3! All Charlotte Garden Club members and area gardeners may use the special fundraiser code CharlotteGC1 at SOIL3.COM to receive the following: $ 20 discount off the SOIL3 Big Yellow Bag of Humus Compost, 1 cubic yard Free delivery …
Mae Lin Plummer is the newly appointed Executive Director of Leach Botanical Garden in Portland, Oregon. Prior to her move to the Pacific Northwest, she served as Garden Director at The Duke Mansion and managed various projects at UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. In 2020, Mae Lin graduated from the esteemed …
Since 1998 I have had the pleasure to travel to some of the most breathtaking gardens in the world. The countries visited include Canada, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. This lecture provides detailed information on a wide variety of unusual and exotic species of plants, …
Notice: The opinions and views shared in these programs belong to the presenters and do not necessarily represent those of the Charlotte Garden Club or any affiliated organizations. Program details, including speakers, dates, and topics, are subject to change.
With presenter approval, Charlotte Garden Club members can access recordings of the last two speaker events on the CGC website under “News & Events.”
