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DukeGardens

  1. Parents, please take note: there is not a Family Fun Day scheduled tomorrow at Duke Gardens. But there's still plenty for children to expore
  2. Want to know some great summer plants for this region? Check out our blog post & 4-session class: sarahpdukegardens.blogspot.com/2012/05/summer…
  3. Tickets go on sale today for Duke Performances' fantastic Music in the Gardens series. dukeperformances.duke.edu/artists-genre/…
  4. 15% discount in the Terrace Shop tomorrow for National Public Gardens Day. hr.duke.edu/dukegardens/te…
  5. National Public Gardens Day Photo Contest: nationalpublicgardensday.org/photo-contest . We'd love to see your favorite Duke Gardens photos.
  6. We have to cancel Friday's Nature Ranger Cart. Sorry! But please come by Sunday for free Family Fun Day: hr.duke.edu/dukegardens/Fa…
  7. Learn about seeds, soil, scents & more in our May family programs. sarahpdukegardens.blogspot.com/2012/05/family…
  8. 2012 Music in the Gardens lineup: trianglemusic.blogspot.com/2012/04/duke-p…
  9. Paperhand Puppet Intervention tix on sale for June 10 indoor show at 1pm. Tix: 919-668-1707. Free parade afterward. paperhand.org
  10. Free Family Fun Day, noon-3pm today. Drop in anytime! hr.duke.edu/dukegardens/Fa…
  11. This weekend is Duke Alumni Weekend, so Duke Gardens parking will be limited. Consider taking the Bull City Connector: bullcityconnector.org/map.html
  12. See "Our State" magazine's lovely video about our Japanese Tea Gatherings: ourstate.com/videos/japanes…
  13. Read about our free drop-in programs for children & families: sarahpdukegardens.blogspot.com/2012/04/free-d…
  14. Free Family Fun Days begin Sunday, noon-3 p.m. hr.duke.edu/dukegardens/Fa… Lots of fun activities for children
  15. Landscape Plants for N.C. Gardens: Spring 4-week class begins Thurs. 10am-noon. Info+tips: sarahpdukegardens.blogspot.com/2012/04/landsc… Register: 919-668-1707
  16. Thanks to all who shopped (and volunteered) at our Spring Plant Sale! If you missed it, stop by the Terrace Shop for some fabulous leftovers
  17. A half hour left to shop at our Spring Plant Sale. Parking is free, and there are still some beautiful plants to be had.
  18. The plants are loving the rain, and so are our Spring Plant Sale shoppers. Still plenty of gorgeous plants left. Come on down. Ends at noon.
  19. Spring Plant Sale preview sale for members is now through 7 p.m. You can join on site. Come get first dibs before tomorrow's main event!
  20. Spring plant sale preview video: ondemand.duke.edu/video/31590/du… . Sale is Sat. 8am-noon. Member preview sale today 5-7pm (can join on site)