Big Ideas for Little Gardens talk in Raleigh and more upcoming home and garden events

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From plant selection, to landscape design, to installation, learn about how to garden in small spaces. Bryce Lane is an award winning teacher in Horticulture at NC State, speaker, and host of “In the Garden with Bryce Lane,” an Emmy award-winning public television program. 10-11 a.m. April 16. Free. Atlantic Avenue Orchid & Garden, 5217 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh. 919-878-8877, atlanticavenuegarden.com.

Come learn about one of the world’s most fascinating insects. Bees are responsible for pollinating one-third of the world’s food and produce one of the sweetest treats around. Participants explore a real live hive. 1-2 p.m. April 16. Free. Carolina Campus Community Garden, 236 Wilson St, Chapel Hill.

This course is perfect for those just beginning their study of trees, or for recent transplants to the N.C. Piedmont who want to identify the common deciduous trees in their backyard gardens and neighborhoods. Students spend time outdoors, walking in the garden or on the Piedmont nature trails, learning common trees and how to identify them and understanding why they grow where they do. 1:30-4:30 p.m. April 16. $65; $55 members. North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill. 919-962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu/calendar.

This event features free document shredding and identity protection tips, as well as electric/electronics recycling, and secure destruction of computers and hard-drives. Individuals are encouraged to bring up to three boxes or bags of documents that have been removed from binders. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 16. Free. Trademark Properties, 1001 Wade Ave, Raleigh. 919-782-5552, trademarkproperties.com.

Head to the vegetable garden for a pizza planting party, where you’ll learn how to add all the ingredients – herbs, tomatoes, and peppers – to grow a pizza garden, and take home some delicious plants to add to your backyard. Enjoy harvesting and tasting too. 1-2:15 p.m. April 16. $10; $8 members; no fee for accompanying adult. North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill. 919-962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu/calendar.

The Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties invite the public to join the 8th annual Home Roam Tour. This year’s tour will focus on Modernist architecture and design. Discover Durham’s rich architectural history during this self-guided tour through six Modernist homes in the featured neighborhood, Duke Forest. Local restaurants and specialty vendors will also be offering tour goers small tastes of popular dishes and drinks. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 16. $25-$30. Levin Jewish Community Center, 1937 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham. 919-354-4936, levinjcc.org.

Build a pollinator haven in your garden! Discover the pollinators native to our region and then create a plant list that includes everything needed by them, from food to shelter. Finally, learn to filter your list to match your existing conditions, whether your garden is sunny, shady, dry or wet. This class is part of a series titled I Need a Plan: the fundamental steps to create a garden. Each different section of this program will help you plan your garden. Register for one or all sections. Instructor: Lauri Lawson, Niche Gardens Registration/information: 919-668-1707 or gardenseducation@duke.edu. 6:30 p.m. April 19, April 26. $35-$45. Duke University – Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Anderson St. and Erwin Rd., Durham. 919-684-3698, gardens.duke.edu.

Share a morning of nature discovery with your little one. Explore the plants, animals, and seasonal changes in the Garden with hands-on activities, crafts, and stories. One adult per child, please (no non-registered siblings). 1-2:15 p.m. April 23. $10 adult/child pair; $8 members. North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill. 919-962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu/calendar.

Join this class to see a variety of plants divided to form multiple plants and learn how to assess a plant for division. In the propagation series, you’ll learn to grow your own plants using two very simple techniques: dividing and cuttings. Classes include time in the Gardens discussing and collecting to propagate specific plants, and time in the greenhouse practicing your skills. Here is your chance to expand your plant collection with expert guidance. Instructor: Jason Holmes, curator and Jan.Watson, horticulturist, Duke Gardens Location: Greenhouse classroom Participant limit: 15 Qualifies for Home Horticulture Certificate elective course (1.5 hours) Registration/information: 919-668-1707 or gardenseducation@duke.edu. 10:30 a.m. April 26. $24-$30. Duke University – Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Anderson St. and Erwin Rd., Durham. 919-684-3698, gardens.duke.edu.

Are you interested in growing your own orchid, getting it to re-bloom and controlling pests and disease? Learn advanced orchid care from the experts. 9 a.m. April 23. $5. Atlantic Avenue Orchid & Garden, 5217 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh. 919-878-8877, atlanticavenuegarden.com.

Wine and hors d’oeuvres followed by recognition of the tour’s homeowners and a special presentation by Chip Callaway, landscape architect and historic preservationist. 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 28. $50 per person. North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill. 919-962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu/calendar.

Farmers and Fifth Season Gardening Company will do their bit to help grow budding gardeners by giving away a tomato seedling to any kid who comes to the Market. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. April 30. Free. Carrboro Farmers’ Market, 301 W. Main St., Carrboro. carrborofarmersmarket.com.

We’re excited to welcome back Craig LeHoullier, the NC Tomato Man! LeHoullier has been growing tomatoes and other heirloom vegetables for decades. He’ll teach you his tips and tricks for growing in containers. No space is too small to grow fresh vegetables. LeHoullier’s seedlings and books will be available for sale. 10 a.m. April 30. Atlantic Avenue Orchid & Garden, 5217 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh. 919-878-8877, atlanticavenuegarden.com.

Find natives, annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, house plants and more - from the usual to the unusual - for sale at very reasonable prices, all grown by Master Gardeners. Also for sale will be trees and shrubs grown by local nurseries, and an assortment of gently used gardening books, tools, equipment, and garden art. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. April 30. Free. Clayton Community Center, 715 Amelia Church Rd, Clayton. 919-553-1550,

Each weekend, the Commercial and Education buildings, the Shoppes at Dorton, and the outside grounds are host to hundreds of dealers, craftsmen, and booths. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Free. N.C. State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road., Raleigh. 919-733-2626, ncstatefair.org.

This story was originally published April 12, 2016 at 12:07 PM with the headline "Big Ideas for Little Gardens talk in Raleigh and more upcoming home and garden events."