HORTICULTURE CENTER
The operation of the Horticultural Center is a year round activity. We need to do maintenance on the facilities and grounds, weeding, replanting and propagation.  We can use help when you have the time. Please join us when you can and take the opportunity to meet and visit members and have a good time. We sure could use your help!

Workdays and planting days are on a Friday and we generally start about 9AM; contact Ted Faber for dates and exact start time 828-236-9865 tedfaber@charter.net:

SUMMER/FALL GREENHOUSE WATERING & MOWING SCHEDULES

Once the greenhouse is empty of plants, we only need to check the mist propagator. We need to make sure the outside sprinkling system is working. Activate the main pump by flipping the silver lever in the timer box to turn on sprinklers. Reset to automatic after checking the unit. Check all plants in the watering area and make sure all are in the upright position. Check the area and report any problems to Ted. There is a little flexibility in the checking and mowing schedule. These jobs can be completed a day on either side of your scheduled date. Fill the water tank in the greenhouse before you leave as this feeds the outdoor propagating unit. Please review page 2 of the Greenhouse Procedures.

Mowers and gasoline are located in the storage area.  There are two operating mowers, and it is a good idea to get someone to work with you when possible. Thanks again for your willingness to help.

To view or print the Summer/Fall Greenhouse Checking Schedule, Mowing Schedules and Greenhouse Procedures, click on the following links: