Past Events Below - Stay tuned for future happenings!

Inspired Thinking: Outside the Boxwood
October 17th, 2019
Wing Haven / Charlotte Country Club / Charlotte, NC

Presentation by Tara Douglass - Beautiful Gardening with Practicality in Mind

What is the purpose of your garden? How do you begin the design? Then, how do you maintain it? Certainly aesthetics are important during the gardening process, but practicality drives design, installation and upkeep decisions. Learn how to garden from the planning to planting, all while maximizing the use of space, filling it with pollinator and bird-friendly specimens. Join expert horticulturist Tara Douglass as she shares her best practices for creating and enjoying the practical garden.

Hands-On Kokedama Workshop
October 16th, 2019
The Nursery at Wing Haven / Charlotte, NC

Kokedama: The Japanese art form of highlighting a single plant by taking it out of the pot and covering the roots with moss. These plant arrangements can be hung or displayed on a ceramic dish. Join Tara to make your own creation to take home and enjoy in your indoor garden.

The Business of Horticulture: Starting, Running, and Growing Your Own Plant-centric Business
February 13th, 2019
Metro Hort Group / Association of Horticultural Professionals New York Tri-State Region

Curious about starting your own horticulture business? Interested in taking your existing business to a next level? Confused about just how much to “tip” the doorperson so you can bring all that compost to the 23rd floor in the passenger elevator of the coop building? Hear from local owner/operators of plant-based businesses (and a plant savvy accountant!) about their successful and not-so-successful operations and business practices in this panel discussion moderated Tara Douglass. Panelists will share their expertise on everything from taxes to marketing to expanding and diversifying your business.

Plant Talk: How To Mount Staghorn Ferns For A Stunning Display
March 17th, April 21st and August 4th, 2018
New York Botanical Garden Classes

Add a touch of majesty to your home! Mount a Staghorn Fern with sphagnum moss onto a wooden board for a living work of art. You’ll also learn how to properly care for your fern so it will thrive indoors all year long.