Calendar

Events

Bow Making

Learn to make bows with ribbons, with Michelle Hobson. Pre-registration is required. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Dec. 5. $25. Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina. 552-0590. Carol Stein's Gardeners Forum

The Garden Hut shares free gardening information to help you grow a beautiful garden. Horticulturist Nelsa Cox and garden writer Carol Stein offer a monthly walk and talk for gardeners to share their knowledge and passion for gardening. 11 a.m. Dec. 12. Free, but registration is requested. 1004 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina. 552-0590. www.NelsasGardenHut.com. Chlorophyll In His Veins: J.C. Raulston Horticultural Ambassador

With Bobby Ward. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Free for members. $5 for nonmembers. JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh. 515-3132. www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum/calendar/event_details.php?ID=260. Hardscaping Basics

Creating patios, stone walls, fire pits and more in your landscape. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 5. Logan Trading Co., 707 Semart Drive, Raleigh. Holiday Decorations

With Michelle Stay and Harry Jenkins. 2 p.m. Tuesday. $40 for members. $55 for nonmembers. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St., Durham. 668-1707. Ornament Night

With more than 15 theme-decorated trees. 6 p.m. Thursday. Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina. 552-0590. Poinsettia Open House

N.C. State Floriculture is part of a national program that tests poinsettia cultivars to determine which ones are best for consumers and producers. You can see these cultivars yourself and vote for your favorites. 1 p.m. Dec. 6. Free. JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh. 515-3132. www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum/calendar/event_details.php?ID=274. Stone Work in the Garden

Lecture and demonstration on all types of stone work, especially stacked stone 8:30 a.m. today. $25. Sticks & Stones, 4007 Hickory Grove Road, Durham. 427-0820. Triangle Orchid Society

Our Christmas party. 7 p.m. Dec. 14. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St., Durham. 668-1707. Worm Composting for Adults

Red wiggler worms can help you reduce smelly garbage and benefit your garden. Learn how easy it is to set up a home worm bin in this interactive workshop. Each person will receive all the materials they need to set up a home worm bin, including worms! 11 a.m. Dec. 5. Free. Walnut Creek Urban Wetlands Education Center, 905 Peterson St., Raleigh. 831-1960. Wreath-Making with Botanicals

Make a wreath with fresh and dried plant materials. Preregistration is required. 10 a.m. Dec. 5, 6 p.m. Dec. 8. $50. Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina. 552-0590.

Tours

N.C. Botanical Garden

Led by trained docents or staff members, 10 a.m. Saturdays. Free. 101 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill. 962-0522. Walk on the Wild Side

Tour the Blomquist Garden of native plants with Stefan Bloodworth. 11 a.m. First Thursdays of each month, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St., Durham. 668-1707. Autumn in the Arboretum

With Paul Jones, 10 a.m. Nov. 20. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St., Durham. 668-1707.

Master Gardeners

Durham Master Gardeners

9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, Durham Cooperation Extension, 721 Foster St., Durham. Master Gardeners

Wake County Master Gardeners answer questions 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. Wake Forest Farmers Market, 110 S. White St., Wake Forest. Master Gardeners of Wake County

Assists residents over the phone as well as walk-ins, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 4001-E. Carya Drive, Raleigh. 250-1084 Orange County Master Gardeners

Available to identify plants, plant pest, weeds and make recommendations. 10 a.m.-noon, Monday through Friday. Orange County Extension Center, 306 Revere Road, Hillsborough. 245-2061. Wilson County Master Gardeners

For your gardening questions and walk-in help. 1-3 p.m. Mondays. Cooperative Extension Service, 1806 S. Goldsboro St., Wilson. 252-237-0113.