Growing Hope Campaign - Feeding People One Bed At A Time

A Morning of Gardens, Plants & Inspiration!

Garden lovers won't want to miss this special morning featuring Mark Weathington, Director of the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State, presenting “Nearly Native: Wild and Cultivated Plants from Our Own Backyard.”

Start your morning with a light breakfast, garden tours, local plant vendors and a silent auction, followed by Mark's presentation at 10:00 a.m. Discover plants that can thrive in our region and get inspired for your own garden.

Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Iredell Cooperative Extension Center
444 Bristol Dr., Statesville, NC

🎟️ $25 per person — advance registration required.

Livestream tickets are also available.

Get your tickets:

https://givebutter.com/growing-hope-campaign

Presented by the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association of Iredell County.