08/11/2026
Join us This Fall for
Tuesday Gardening Series
As the seasons change, discover new ideas, practical techniques, and inspiring stories through Reynolda's Tuesday Gardening Series. From planning your fall garden to exploring rare bulbs, orchids, vegetables, and even the fascinating history of the poinsettia, this lineup of expert-led lectures offers something for every gardener.
All Tuesday Gardening Series programs begin at 12:30 p.m. Lectures are held in person in the Charles H. Babcock Auditorium at Reynolda House (unless otherwise noted) and most are also available virtually.
Fall Plant Sale Preview
Tuesday, Sept. 1
Get an inside look at this year's Fall Plant Sale with Gardens Director Jon Roethling. Learn which seasonal favorites to prioritize, which plants are in limited supply, and how Friends of Reynolda Gardens can take advantage of exclusive pre-order access and early pickup times.
Save the date for the Fall Plant Sale on September 12.
Free
Joey Martin | Cool-Season Crops for Cooler Gardeners
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Discover vegetables that thrive from fall through spring, creative companion planting ideas, and cover crops that strengthen your garden for the seasons ahead.
$5 | Free for Friends of Reynolda Gardens and Wake Forest University faculty, staff, and students
Art Chadwick | First Ladies and Their Orchids
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Explore the history of Cattleya orchids named for America's First Ladies with renowned orchid expert Art Chadwick. Signed copies of his book will be available following the lecture.
$5 | Free for Friends of Reynolda Gardens and Wake Forest University faculty, staff, and students
John Lonsdale | Unusual Bulbs for the Garden and Greenhouse
Tuesday, Oct. 13
John Lonsdale shares unusual bulbs, tubers, corms, and rhizomes that bring beauty to shade and sun gardens alike. Learn techniques for these fascinating plants, and shop a selection of potted bulbs.
$5 | Free for Friends of Reynolda Gardens and Wake Forest University faculty, staff, and students
Dr. John Dole | How the Christmas Flower Came to Be
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Discover the remarkable journey of the poinsettia, from an unassuming shrub to one of the world's most recognizable holiday plants, through a story of botanical discovery, horticultural innovation, and brilliant marketing.
$5 | Free for Friends of Reynolda Gardens and Wake Forest University faculty, staff, and students
John Buettner | Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse with a One Acre Fruit & Vegetable Garden
Tuesday, Nov. 17
John Buettner and John Dole have transformed their one-acre Raleigh garden into a living experiment, growing everything from familiar fruits and vegetables to rare edible plants from around the world. In this engaging presentation, Buettner shares practical tips for cultivating unique varieties, including kiwi, jujube, pawpaw, guava, and more, while inspiring gardeners to try something new in their own landscapes.
$5 | Free for Friends of Reynolda Gardens, WFU Faculty, Staff and Students
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