Events

Get the Buzz on Bees at the Garden

Get the Buzz on Bees at the Garden
  • 05/21/2013

Beekeeping Hobbyist Will Give Insights on Bees and Hives BELMONT, N.C. – Most of the food we eat, including tasty favorites such as apples, strawberries, blueberries and chocolate is pollinated by insects such as bees, making them an irreplace ...

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden celebrates summer

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden celebrates summer
  • 05/09/2013

BELMONT, N.C. – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden celebrates summer with a new display; Simply Summer will use large areas of groundcover and over 100 containers filled with colorful plants to provide splashes of color, May 25 through Sept. 8. Sim ...

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"Foodopoly" Author visits Salisbury

"Foodopoly" Author visits Salisbury
  • 05/08/2013

"Foodopoly" Author visits Salisbury @ The Literary Bookpost on Thursday, May 9th at 6pm. That's 110 South Main St. Salisbury, NC 28144, 704-630-9788. "Foodopoly" presents the shocking account of how agricultural policy has been hijacked by lobbyists ...

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3rd Annual Riot in the Pasture Tickets Available

3rd Annual Riot in the Pasture Tickets Available
  • 04/30/2013

Bread Riot will demonstrate the depth of flavor available in Rowan and surrounding counties at the third annual Riot in the Pasture. Don't worry, the only "riot gear" required is a hearty appetite. This local food awareness event, on Sunday, May 19, ...

The N.C. Arboretum Announces May Flower Shows & Events

The N.C. Arboretum Announces May Flower Shows & Events
  • 04/29/2013

ASHEVILLE – The North Carolina Arboretum invites visitors to discover blooms in abundance at this spring’s plant shows. The events celebrate the beauty of the season and offer inspiration for garden enthusiasts. Educational programming, i ...

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Farms, Food and Fun on the 18th Annual Piedmont Farm Tour

Farms, Food and Fun on the 18th Annual Piedmont Farm Tour
  • 04/26/2013

The nationally-recognized Piedmont Farm Tour was called, “something to squawk about” by this month’s National Geographic Traveler for good reason. Happening Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, from 1–5 pm each day, the tour tap ...

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Moms Get Free Admission to DSG on Mother’s Day

Moms Get Free Admission to DSG on Mother’s Day
  • 04/23/2013

BELMONT, N.C. – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden rolls out the red carpet for mothers during its biggest event of the year May 11– 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. During this Mother’s Day event, all moms receive free admission, and the firs ...

Field days in May will highlight wheat research

Field days in May will highlight wheat research
  • 04/23/2013

RALEIGH — Wheat farmers can learn about advances in research on the crop at six field days across the state in May. The field days are sponsored by the N.C. Small Grain Growers Association with cooperation from the U.S. Agricultural Research S ...

Rowan Master Gardeners plan plant sale and swap on May 4

Rowan Master Gardeners plan plant sale and swap on May 4
  • 04/19/2013

By Sue Davis Extension Master Gardener Volunteer SALISBURY — Save the date, Saturday, May 4, for plant shopping. That is the day the Rowan County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers hold their annual Plant Sale and Swap. This event is a three ...

Splendor in the Spring picnic on April 28

Splendor in the Spring picnic on April 28
  • 04/16/2013

BELMONT, N.C. – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden offers guests a chance to escape from their daily routine -- or just spend an afternoon with friends -- during its Splendor in the Spring picnic on April 28, 2 - 5 p.m. Guests are invited to bring ...

Horticultural Highlight Walk Free With Admission

Horticultural Highlight Walk Free With Admission
  • 04/11/2013

BELMONT, N.C. – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden this May will offer special continuing education classes that feature: digital SLR photography, birding walks and horticultural walks. Upcoming classes in May include: Digital SLR I - The Basics, ...

"Go Wild With Herbs" at Warren WIlson College

"Go Wild With Herbs" at Warren WIlson College
  • 04/08/2013

Red Moon Herbs & Warren Wilson College presents: Go Wild With Herbs 1st Annual Herbal Earth Week Event (Swannanoa) Local “Superstar” herbalists celebrate, collaborate and conserve at the first annual Go Wild with Herbs: An Earth Week ...

N.C. Cooperative Extension-Cabarrus County Center April Events

N.C. Cooperative Extension-Cabarrus County Center April Events
  • 04/05/2013

“Dig Into Reading” The Cabarrus County Library and the Cabarrus Extension Master Gardener Volunteers team up for the Summer Reading Program this year. Extension Master Gardeners will present information about soils and composting on: Thu ...

Rowan 4-H plans first open horse show April 20

Rowan 4-H plans first open horse show April 20
  • 04/02/2013

SALISBURY — Rowan Advisory Council for Equestrian (RACE) 4-H clubs will host its first open horse show of the season on Saturday, April 20, at Ellis Park Event Center, 2056 E. Ridge Road. This show is open to all equestrians and spectators. Gat ...

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden annual spring plant sale

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden annual spring plant sale
  • 03/27/2013

BELMONT, N.C. – The Garden Store at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will offer the best selection of top-quality plants in an expansion of its annual Spring Plant Sale this April. In addition to offering a selection of plants propagated by the s ...