Gardening calendar

SATURDAY

9th Annual Garden Gala: Wine and Roses

A benefit for the Hahn Horticulture Garden with live and silent auctions of rare plants, garden art, vacations and more. There will also be live music by The Bakery Boys and “garden party” attire is requested.

When: 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Where: Hahn Horticulture Garden, Virginia Tech

Cost: $70

Contact: 231-5970

Blue Ridge Wildflower Society Field Trip: Rhododendron Day on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Early June is the peak time to view stunning displays of Catawba rhododendron. Bring rain gear, water, bug repellent and a bag lunch. There will be little walking.

When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: Peaks of Otter Visitor Center, Blue Ridge Parkway

Cost: Free

Contact: 774-2279

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