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Monday
Time to plant
Master gardener Margaret Genkins will host this free discussion from noon to 1 p.m. Monday at the N.C. Cooperative Extension office, 1418 Armory Drive. Learn more about why autumn and early winter are the best times to plant new shrubs and trees for the Southern Piedmont zones 7b/8a. To register: www.mastergardenersmecklenburg.org or 704-336-4011.
Friday
Fall plant sale
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens will host a plant sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at their 9090 Craver Road location. Experts will be on hand to answer questions and help select shrubs, perennials, wildflowers and cool-weather annuals, in addition to native plants and others. Cash and checks only, all proceeds support the operations of the greenhouse and gardens. Details: 704-687-0720.
Oct. 6
Garden walk
Witherspoon Rose Culture will host this free autumn garden walk from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at their 4401 Shopton Road location. Basic rose care demonstrations on deadheading, mulching and irrigating will take place throughout the garden, as well as the launch of their 2013 rose catalog. Details: www.witherspoonrose.com
Hilary Trenda
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