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Wednesday, March
31, 2021
Spartanburg County Foundation Community Garden
Hub City Farmers Market, in partnership with the Spartanburg County Foundation and Leadership Spartanburg, is proud to bring a new community garden to downtown Spartanburg! Located on Church St. across from City Hall and the Spartanburg County Library’s downtown campus, the garden features 12 rentable plots.
Renting A Plot
Interested in renting one of the garden plots? Read through the rules and regulations below, then submit an application or questions to Heather Raines at [email protected] or call (864) 585-0905.
Crissy Dzielak will highlight great perennials for Western NC, especially ones that are lower maintenance, and how these plants can be used in the landscape. Zoom class.
Friday, April
2, 2021
It’s time for the annual SPRING PLANT SALE! Visit SCC Giles Campus greenhouses (near Fairforest Road entrance to campus) on April 2nd and 3rd, 8am-1:30pm.
Saturday, April
3, 2021
It’s time for the annual SPRING PLANT SALE! Visit SCC Giles Campus greenhouses (near Fairforest Road entrance to campus) on April 2nd and 3rd, 8am-1:30pm.
Tuesday, April
6, 2021
Staying in town for Spring Break? Give your kids a fun (socially-distanced) experience at our Urban Farm!
Our Seed to Table-Spring Break Camp will be held Tuesday, April 6th- Friday, April 9th from 9am-12pm at Hub City Farmers Market-Urban Farm.
Each day will consist of growing, cultivating, and maintaining the crops and land on our Urban Farm that feeds our neighboring community. Along with daily nutrition and STEM-based activities that make learning FUN!
This program is for 3rd-5th grade students and requires a registration fee of $50, which includes daily snacks.
*Space is limited and the deadline to register is March 26th at 5pm!
Wednesday, April
7, 2021
Staying in town for Spring Break? Give your kids a fun (socially-distanced) experience at our Urban Farm!
Our Seed to Table-Spring Break Camp will be held Tuesday, April 6th- Friday, April 9th from 9am-12pm at Hub City Farmers Market-Urban Farm.
Each day will consist of growing, cultivating, and maintaining the crops and land on our Urban Farm that feeds our neighboring community. Along with daily nutrition and STEM-based activities that make learning FUN!
This program is for 3rd-5th grade students and requires a registration fee of $50, which includes daily snacks.
*Space is limited and the deadline to register is March 26th at 5pm!
Thursday, April
8, 2021
Staying in town for Spring Break? Give your kids a fun (socially-distanced) experience at our Urban Farm!
Our Seed to Table-Spring Break Camp will be held Tuesday, April 6th- Friday, April 9th from 9am-12pm at Hub City Farmers Market-Urban Farm.
Each day will consist of growing, cultivating, and maintaining the crops and land on our Urban Farm that feeds our neighboring community. Along with daily nutrition and STEM-based activities that make learning FUN!
This program is for 3rd-5th grade students and requires a registration fee of $50, which includes daily snacks.
*Space is limited and the deadline to register is March 26th at 5pm!
Spring Wildflower Ecology
Join educator Sue Watts on a virtual spring wildflower walk to explore the ecology of the forest floor. Meet the pollinators and other animals who rely on our spring ephemerals, learn about plant adaptations, and even discover how our spring wildflowers have provided for human needs.
Please register by April 1.
Friday, April
9, 2021
Staying in town for Spring Break? Give your kids a fun (socially-distanced) experience at our Urban Farm!
Our Seed to Table-Spring Break Camp will be held Tuesday, April 6th- Friday, April 9th from 9am-12pm at Hub City Farmers Market-Urban Farm.
Each day will consist of growing, cultivating, and maintaining the crops and land on our Urban Farm that feeds our neighboring community. Along with daily nutrition and STEM-based activities that make learning FUN!
This program is for 3rd-5th grade students and requires a registration fee of $50, which includes daily snacks.
*Space is limited and the deadline to register is March 26th at 5pm!
Thursday, April
15, 2021
Cooperative Extension Specialized Agent Craig Mauney will discuss best composting practices including types of bins, what and what not to compost, and how to manage the compost pile to produce great compost to enhance your garden soil.
Tuesday, April
20, 2021
Want to grow great tomatoes this summer? This class with Jackie Jordan will cover growing tips and tricks to beat pests, so you can grow the best tomatoes this year.
Please, register by Sunday, April 18. Zoom link sent upon registration.
Thursday, April
29, 2021
Join us for “Bonsai at The North Carolina Arboretum: More Than Meets the Eye,” a six-part series of online lectures led by Bonsai Curator Arthur Joura and special guests who will be taking an inspiring in-depth look into the ancient art of Bonsai and the creative ways in which the practice has been adapted here at the Arboretum.
The series kicks off this Thursday, January 28, at 4 p.m., and Adult Education is thrilled to present this first session FREE to Arboretum members!
Tuesday, May
4, 2021
Lunch and Learn with Clemson Extension: Home Grown Bouquet
Have you ever dreamed of a steady supple of fresh flowers from your home garden? This class will cover the basics of keeping a cutting garden: flower selection, planting schedule and harvesting tips.
Please, register by Sunday, May 2. Zoom link sent upon registration.
Thursday, May
27, 2021
Join us for “Bonsai at The North Carolina Arboretum: More Than Meets the Eye,” a six-part series of online lectures led by Bonsai Curator Arthur Joura and special guests who will be taking an inspiring in-depth look into the ancient art of Bonsai and the creative ways in which the practice has been adapted here at the Arboretum.
The series kicks off this Thursday, January 28, at 4 p.m., and Adult Education is thrilled to present this first session FREE to Arboretum members!
Thursday, June
24, 2021
Join us for “Bonsai at The North Carolina Arboretum: More Than Meets the Eye,” a six-part series of online lectures led by Bonsai Curator Arthur Joura and special guests who will be taking an inspiring in-depth look into the ancient art of Bonsai and the creative ways in which the practice has been adapted here at the Arboretum.
The series kicks off this Thursday, January 28, at 4 p.m., and Adult Education is thrilled to present this first session FREE to Arboretum members!
Saturday, June
26, 2021
Monthly swap where you can buy, trade, sell anything plant related! Anything goes! There is no wrong plant or accessory. We will have Sonny’s Grill on Main food truck on site for lunch and Marley Art bus for a plant related paint activity! Come out and support local business and mingle with like minded plant enthusiasts. Can’t wait to see you there!
