The purpose of this site is to aid the home gardener in finding information that applies to our garden specifics for the Appalachian Mountains,Piedmont and the Coastal areas.
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Many things about gardening remain the same no matter your zone so basic plant information will also be included. If you are looking for information gardeningcarolina.com is the place to keep returning to learn more about this great hobby.
A good place to start learning about Carolina gardening is the site North Carolina
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

Weather varies significantly from one part of North Carolina to South Carolina. Plants that flourish in one part of the state may do poorly or fail in another area.
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Morgan Creek/Saturday, June 2; 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN

Enjoy an early summer hike along our Nature Trails to Morgan Creek to explore this stream habitat and its local history. We'll use nets to collect, examine, and discover the amazing world of aquatic insects and other water critters. Mayflies, crayfish, tadpoles, oh my! Learn about animal adaptations and the importance of indicator species to determine the health of the creek. Wear clothes and closed-toed shoes that can get wet!
This is a family program: parents/caregivers must remain with their child at all times. Fee, per family up to 3 people: $15 ($10 NCBG members); $5 per additional child. Contact 919-962-0522 (phone)

Saturday May 19, 2012
9:30am - 4:30pm
Old Salem Historic District

Used for medicinal remedies, culinary flavorings, dye materials, and much more, herbs were a very important part of life in the 18th and 19th century. Join us at Old Salem as we explore the many uses of herbs, and their place in our gardens.

Activities include:
-Garden viewings

- Make your own Lavender Sweet Bag
- Medicinal uses for herbs in our apothecary
- Plant your own herb to take home
- Hearth Cooking using herbs
- Dyeing with herbs
- Outside speakers and demonstrations

- Special Presentation: "Savory and Sweet Herbs: Beginnings and Endings for Spectacular Meals" by Katherine K. Schlosser @ 2:00pm in the Single Brothers' Workshop

All activities are included with the purchase of an All-In-One ticket. Purchase a ticket online or at the Visitors Center (900 Old Salem Road)

For more information, please contact (336) 721-7350 or info@oldsalem.org