July Events
Placemakers Monthly Live Q&A: 1- 2 EST on Zoom
Thursday, July 7th
Get your garden questions answered in real time. Monthly Zoom Q&A for Placemakers Academy alumni and community members. Sign up here to receive an invitation the morning of each monthly Q&A:
Cashier Plein air artists at Fernwood!
July 10-16
What is Plein Air?
The French term “plein air” means outdoors, which refers to the practice of creating whole finished paintings outside.
August Events
Perennial Plant Association 2022 Symposium- Lancaster, PA
Monday, August 1st to Friday August 5th
We will be attending the Perennial Plant Associations National Symposium in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Join us at our PLACEMAKERS Academy booth!
Placemakers Monthly Live Q&A: 1- 2 EST on Zoom
Thursday, August 4th
Get your garden questions answered in real time. Monthly Zoom Q&A for Placemakers Academy alumni and community members. Sign up here to receive an invitation the morning of each monthly Q&A:
Live Garden Design Workshop at the Highlands Center for Life Enrichment
Plant Materials for Chic Mountain Gardens
Wednesday August 17: 9:00-1:30
CLE Lecture Hall, 348 S 5th St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
Learning new plants and using the plant matrix as a tool gives you confidence when choosing plants that thrive in mountain climates. In this course you will build a foundation in botany, horticulture, and soil science. After the lecture, we will carpool to Highlands Lawn & Garden Nursery where we will study plant sizes and shapes with a narrative tour. Afterwards you will feel confident that you have the expertise to choose the right plant for the right place and the opportunity to use your plant matrix.
(Lunch will be provided)
Cashiers Historical Society Lecture for the 25th Anniversary Showhouse
Saturday, August 27th at 1:00pm at the Cashiers Village Green
10 tips to Design your Chic Mountain Garden Entertainment Environment with Mocktails, Mary Palmer Dargan Speaker
Live Workshop at the Village Green
Ten Tips to Create a Mountain Chic Garden Party Environment
Wednesday, August 31st: 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the Cashiers Village Green
Join us for a workshop to celebrate the Cashiers Designer Showhouse for its 25th anniversary: Ten Tips to Create a Mountain Chic Garden Party Environment! From candlelit trails to outdoor dining under the stars, learn 10 essential tips for creating a seamless event outside for 2 or 20. Festive fire pits, Dahlia terrace dining, Canopy tents or simple string lights all play a role in success, but don’t forget the signature cocktails! Each participant receives a zero proof cocktail to enjoy during the lecture.