January Open 10-4, daily

February 10 Quarterly Meeting of The Elizabethan Gardens Board of Governors

February 11 Quarterly Meeting of The Elizabethan Gardens Board of Governors

February 13 President's Day Weekend Plant Sale Join us for our Annual President's Day Weekend Plant Sale. Deep discounts on select plants. 10% off in Gift Shop, also.

February 14 President's Day Weekend Plant Sale Join us for our Annual President's Day Weekend Plant Sale. Deep discounts on select plants. 10% off in Gift Shop, also.

February 14 Valentine's Day Special Bring your sweetheart to The Elizabethan Gardens. Two-for-one special.

February 15 President's Day Weekend Plant Sale Join us for our Annual President's Day Weekend Plant Sale. Deep discounts on select plants. 10% off in Gift Shop, also.

February 17 Staff and Volunteer Lunch Volunteers are invited to join the staff of The Elizabethan Gardens for lunch at noon. RSVP by February 16th to Shannon at 252-473-1554.

February 17 Third Wednesday Guided Tour Third Wednesday Guided Tours Free with paid admission, call ahead at 252-473-3234 to get a spot on the tour. When is the last time you visited The Elizabethan Gardens? If you haven’t experienced The Gardens before, you are in for a treat! Every third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., we offer a free guided tour with regular paid admission. Come learn about our 16th century Italian Renaissance statuary, get an inside peek at our nursery and greenhouse areas, and ask our experts all of your gardening questions! Each season brings a fresh and exciting array of flowering plants, shrubs and trees. No matter when you visit The Gardens, there is always something new to explore. Guided Tours are also available by appointment only to groups of 20 or more and are free with the groups’ paid admission. Please contact us at 252-473-3234.

March (Hours: 9 am – 5 pm daily)

March 04 Roanoke Island Garden Club Join the Roanoke Island Garden Club at 12:30 for refreshments and their monthly meeting.

March 05 Plant Propagation Techniques Workshop Dr. Frank Blazich, distinguished professor with the Department of Horticulture at NCSU, Specializes in plant propagation. On March 5, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Dr. Blazich will teach a hands-on workshop on asexual plant propagation techniques. Students should be familiar with basic plant reproductive biology, have landscape experience, or Master Gardener training. Class fee of $20 will cover materials and use of the greenhouse for plants started during the class. Friends of The Elizabethan Gardens pay only $10. Pre-registration by Wednesday, March 3, 2010 is required. Class size is limited to 15 students. Please register with Shannon Brooks at 252-473-1554.

March 17 Staff and Volunteer Lunch Volunteers are invited to join the staff of The Elizabethan Gardens for lunch at noon. RSVP by March 16th to Shannon at 252-473-1554.

March 17 Third Wednesday Guided Tour Third Wednesday Guided Tours Free with paid admission, call ahead at 252-473-3234 to get a spot on the tour. When is the last time you visited The Elizabethan Gardens? If you haven’t experienced The Gardens before, you are in for a treat! Every third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., we offer a free guided tour with regular paid admission. Come learn about our 16th century Italian Renaissance statuary, get an inside peek at our nursery and greenhouse areas, and ask our experts all of your gardening questions! Each season brings a fresh and exciting array of flowering plants, shrubs and trees. No matter when you visit The Gardens, there is always something new to explore. Guided Tours are also available by appointment only to groups of 20 or more and are free with the groups’ paid admission. Please contact us at 252-473-3234.

April (Hours: 9 am – 6 pm daily)

April 03 Easter Eggstravaganza This is a fun-filled morning of egg rolls, egg hunts and crafts, as well as music and games. Children under 12 admitted free with paying adult or Friends member.

April 20 Botanical Art Class with Linda Miller April 20-22, 2010. Spend an enjoyable two or three days with artist Linda Miller, using your artistic skills to illustrate and create a Botanical Portrait working from your selection of flora from The Elizabethan Garden’s greenhouses and grounds. The first day will include an introduction to plant anatomy by The Garden's educator, Shannon Brooks, as it relates to botanical painting. The students will then "discover" their wonderful specimen, leaf by leaf - petal by petal, and create a line drawing to paint from. Each student will work at their own pace while the instructor "visits" with each student individually. Linda will also show the necessary techniques from drawing to adding the final details throughout course. You will also receive constructive suggestions and encouragement along the way from the instructor and interact with other talented artists to make the studio a very creative and supportive environment. Please contact Shannon at The Elizabethan Gardens to register. Phone: 252-473-1554 Email: sbrooks@elizabethangardens.org Two days: Course $75.00 per student With optional third day: Course $115 per student (minimum of five students required) Media: Watercolor, Graphite, and Colored Pencil media is welcomed. Student Level: All levels, also please note - if a student would prefer to work from a drawing rather than a specimen, please contact the instructor and Linda will be happy to provide a drawing so you may focus on watercolor technique. Class Size: 10 students Materials List Available Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, 45 minute lunch break Website: http://lindacmiller.blogspot.com More Information

April 21 Staff and Volunteer Lunch Volunteers are invited to join the staff of The Elizabethan Gardens for lunch at noon. RSVP by April 20th to Shannon at 252-473-1554.

April 21 Third Wednesday Guided Tour Third Wednesday Guided Tours Free with paid admission, call ahead at 252-473-3234 to get a spot on the tour. When is the last time you visited The Elizabethan Gardens? If you haven’t experienced The Gardens before, you are in for a treat! Every third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., we offer a free guided tour with regular paid admission. Come learn about our 16th century Italian Renaissance statuary, get an inside peek at our nursery and greenhouse areas, and ask our experts all of your gardening questions! Each season brings a fresh and exciting array of flowering plants, shrubs and trees. No matter when you visit The Gardens, there is always something new to explore. Guided Tours are also available by appointment only to groups of 20 or more and are free with the groups’ paid admission. Please contact us at 252-473-3234.

April 28 Outer Banks Wedding Association Meeting The Elizabethan Gardens is hosting the Outer Banks Wedding Association monthly meeting.

May (Hours: 9 am – 6 pm daily)

May 08 Mother's Day Weekend Plant Sale Buy a plant for your mom at our Mother’s Day Weekend Plant Sale. Join your favorite mother on a stroll through The Elizabethan Gardens on Mother’s Day. All moms are admitted free of charge on Mother’s Day.

May 09 Mother's Day Weekend Plant Sale Buy a plant for your mom at our Mother’s Day Weekend Plant Sale. Join your favorite mother on a stroll through The Elizabethan Gardens on Mother’s Day. All moms are admitted free of charge on Mother’s Day.

May 18 Botanical Art Class with Patricia Savage May 18-20, 2010. Three days with artists Patricia Savage will have you learning two new techniques. In How to Paint a Landscape (pastel) you will be learning the mechanics of breaking down a landscape into a composition, learning how to overlap shapes, create a focal point, and how values and color temperature influence the final painting. In How to Draw/Paint a Tree students will break down the shapes of an individual tree and then draw/paint their tree step by step. Please contact Shannon at The Elizabethan Gardens to reserve your spot in this class. Phone: 252-473-1554 Email: sbrooks@elizabethangardens.org

May 19 Staff and Volunteer Lunch Volunteers are invited to join the staff of The Elizabethan Gardens for lunch at noon. RSVP by May 18th to Shannon at 252-473-1554.

May 19 Third Wednesday GuidedTour Third Wednesday Guided Tours Free with paid admission, call ahead at 252-473-3234 to get a spot on the tour. When is the last time you visited The Elizabethan Gardens? If you haven’t experienced The Gardens before, you are in for a treat! Every third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., we offer a free guided tour with regular paid admission. Come learn about our 16th century Italian Renaissance statuary, get an inside peek at our nursery and greenhouse areas, and ask our experts all of your gardening questions! Each season brings a fresh and exciting array of flowering plants, shrubs and trees. No matter when you visit The Gardens, there is always something new to explore. Guided Tours are also available by appointment only to groups of 20 or more and are free with the groups’ paid admission. Please contact us at 252-473-3234.

June (Hours: 9 am - 7 pm)

June 03 Roanoke Island House and Garden Tour Check back for more information on our 2010 House and Garden Tour. Last year's Showcase was very successful, and we are busy planning this year's event.

June 16 Third Wednesday Guided Tour Third Wednesday Guided Tours Free with paid admission, call ahead at 252-473-3234 to get a spot on the tour. When is the last time you visited The Elizabethan Gardens? If you haven’t experienced The Gardens before, you are in for a treat! Every third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., we offer a free guided tour with regular paid admission. Come learn about our 16th century Italian Renaissance statuary, get an inside peek at our nursery and greenhouse areas, and ask our experts all of your gardening questions! Each season brings a fresh and exciting array of flowering plants, shrubs and trees. No matter when you visit The Gardens, there is always something new to explore. Guided Tours are also available by appointment only to groups of 20 or more and are free with the groups’ paid admission. Please contact us at 252-473-3234.

June 16 Staff and Volunteer Lunch Volunteers are invited to join the staff of The Elizabethan Gardens for lunch at noon. RSVP by June 15th to Shannon at 252-473-1554.

July (Hours: 9 am - 7 pm)

July 21 Third Wednesday Guided Tour Third Wednesday Guided Tours Free with paid admission, call ahead at 252-473-3234 to get a spot on the tour. When is the last time you visited The Elizabethan Gardens? If you haven’t experienced The Gardens before, you are in for a treat! Every third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., we offer a free guided tour with regular paid admission. Come learn about our 16th century Italian Renaissance statuary, get an inside peek at our nursery and greenhouse areas, and ask our experts all of your gardening questions! Each season brings a fresh and exciting array of flowering plants, shrubs and trees. No matter when you visit The Gardens, there is always something new to explore. Guided Tours are also available by appointment only to groups of 20 or more and are free with the groups’ paid admission. Please contact us at 252-473-3234.

July 21 Staff and Volunteer Lunch Volunteers are invited to join the staff of The Elizabethan Gardens for lunch at noon. RSVP by July 20th to Shannon at 252-473-1554.

August (Hours: 9 am - 6 pm daily)

August 18 Virginia Dare's Birthday Celebration Join us as we celebrate Virginia Dare's Birthday as well as our 60th Anniversary! Free admission all day.

September (Hours: 9 am – 6 pm daily)

September 15 Staff and Volunteer Lunch Volunteers are invited to join the staff of The Elizabethan Gardens for lunch at noon. RSVP by September 14th to Shannon at 252-473-1554.

September 21 Botanical Art Class with Linda Miller September 20-23, 2010 Spend an enjoyable two or three days with artist Linda Miller, using your artistic skills to illustrate and create a Botanical Portrait working from your selection of flora from The Elizabethan Garden’s greenhouses and grounds. The first day will include an introduction to plant anatomy by The Garden's educator, Shannon Brooks, as it relates to botanical painting. The students will then "discover" their wonderful specimen, leaf by leaf - petal by petal, and create a line drawing to paint from. Each student will work at their own pace while the instructor "visits" with each student individually. Linda will also show the necessary techniques from drawing to adding the final details throughout course. You will also receive constructive suggestions and encouragement along the way from the instructor and interact with other talented artists to make the studio a very creative and supportive environment. Please contact Shannon at The Elizabethan Gardens to register. Phone: 252-473-1554 Email: sbrooks@elizabethangardens.org Two days: Course $75.00 per student With optional third day: Course $115 per student (minimum of five students required) Media: Watercolor, Graphite, and Colored Pencil media is welcomed. Student Level: All levels, also please note - if a student would prefer to work from a drawing rather than a specimen, please contact the instructor and Linda will be happy to provide a drawing so you may focus on watercolor technique. Class Size: 10 students Materials List Available Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, 45 minute lunch break Website: http://lindacmiller.blogspot.com More Information

October (Hours: 9 am – 5 pm daily)

October 20 Staff and Volunteer Lunch Volunteers are invited to join the staff of The Elizabethan Gardens for lunch at noon. RSVP by October 19th to Shannon at 252-473-1554.

November (Hours: 9 am-5 pm daily; Closed Thanksgiving Day)

November 17 Staff and Volunteer Lunch Volunteers are invited to join the staff of The Elizabethan Gardens for lunch at noon. RSVP by November 17th to Shannon at 252-473-1554.

December 01 Christmas in the Park Celebrate the season with holiday fare and fun hosted by The Elizabethan Gardens. Catch the spirit with music, gift shop discounts and activities. Bring the children by to sit on Santa's lap!

December (Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily; Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)

December 15 Staff and Volunteer Lunch Volunteers are invited to join the staff of The Elizabethan Gardens for lunch at noon. RSVP by December 14th to Shannon at 252-473-1554.

December 24 Closed for Christmas Eve

December 25 Closed for Christmas Holiday

December 26 Re-open after the Holiday

January 01 Closed for New Year’s Day