Attend a wild baby shower
Contributed by Carolina Wildlife Care
     Join Carolina Wildlife Care (CWC) for its Annual Wildlife Baby Shower, Saturday, April 22, 2006, 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday, April 23 from 1 pm to 4 pm.
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What's growing in Columbia
     Tulips should be planted before freezing weather, because they require a time of cold while they are dormant. Tulips prefer moist soil when planted and require two to four weeks to root before watering. If tulips are too moist before they begin to root they may be susceptible to various rot and infe
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The Original Mystery Plant
Dr. John Nelson
     Here%27s a plant-yes, a cactus-that doesn%27t seem to have many secrets. It is stark and obvious, all year long: massive, succulent pads foreboding plenty of spiny torment with marvelous summer flowers and bright red fruits.
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Green Thumb Festival
Contributed by Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia
     The Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia will hold the annual Green Thumb Festival at the Garden Council building, Maxcy Gregg Park, on Saturday, April 1, 9 am-3 pm. A large variety of plants will be available for sale to the public. The plants are donated by garden club members.
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Register for Sprout Camp
Contributed by Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
     Sprout Camp is a three-day camp running throughout the summer that allows parents to tag along as their youngster explores the great outdoors during Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week. They will discover the Garden from an insect%27s perspective, "pollinate" flowers and go on a bug hunt. Ha
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