Gardening events in Charlotte: Daylilies, tree planting and bringing nature home

Garden

Hybridizing Daylilies: Jan. 16, 9 a.m., Piedmont Daylily Club at Carmel Presbyterian Church, 2048 Carmel Road. Heidi and Charles Douglas discuss their exciting hybridizing program. Want to learn more about daylilies? This is the place to start! http:piedmontdaylilyclub.com

Attracting Birds to Your Backyard: Jan. 16, 9 a.m., Pike Nursery, 12630 North Community House Road. Welcome winged wildlife and learn the essentials to attract birds, types of food for specific species and how to create an inviting habitat during crucial winter months. Free. 704-341-7453 www.pikenursery.com/pages/pike-classes-events

New Concepts in Tree Planting: Jan. 21, 10 a.m. Winghaven Gardens, 248 Ridgewood Ave. Did you know there were new techniques for planting trees? David Powell, Master Arborist, will discuss how various root treatments help trees grow better and live longer. Learn the impact of girdling roots on long-term tree health and how much to cut back tightly pot-bound roots. Cost: Members $25/Nonmembers $35. Registration deadline 5 p.m., 1/20/16. www.winghavengardens.org, 704-331-0664, ext. 101

Now is the Time to Get Into the Food Garden: Jan. 21, 7-8:30 p.m. Winghaven Gardens, 248 Ridgewood Ave. David Blackley, Renfrow General Store and Farm owner in Matthews, discusses winter food harvest in your garden. Registration deadline 5 p.m., 1/20/16. Members $25/Nonmembers $35 www.winghavengardens.org, 704-331-0664, ext. 101

Bringing Nature Home: Feb. 2, 7 p.m., H.A.W.K. at Levine Senior Center, 1050 DeVore Lane, Matthews. Habitat and Wildlife Keepers presents Douglas Tallamy, who will discuss the importance of including native plants in our gardens to replace wildlife habitat lost to development. Advance ticket sales start now– this will sell out. Cost: $6 (HAWK members get priority) guests welcome. www.HAWKNCWF.org, HAWKNCWF@gmail.com, 704-814-0877

Nature

Beginner's Astronomy Series - Winter Sky: Jan 21, 6 - 7 p.m., McDowell Nature Center, 15222 York Road in the Large Pavillion. Discover the mysteries of the universe while exploring the cosmos and the night sky with a telescope. Dress for the weather. Free. Ages 10+. Register at www.parkandrec.com (eParks) or 704-588-5224 for more information.

This story was originally published January 11, 2016 at 5:51 PM with the headline "Gardening events in Charlotte: Daylilies, tree planting and bringing nature home."