Houseplants + Succulents with Steven A. Frowine

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Tue, Mar 12, 2024
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
2024-03-12T18:30:00-04:00
2024-03-12T19:30:00-04:00
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Enka-Candler Library
1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler, NC 28715, USA
Free
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Enka-Candler Library
8282504758
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Steven Frowine, the author of nine gardening books including the most recent, Houseplants and Succulents for Dummies, will be presenting a program on these popular plants. He will be discussing how to select the plants for your home and will give cultural tips including proper watering and fertilizer techniques, providing the necessary light requirements, and selecting potting mixes and containers. This program is designed to help you be successful in making your home a place where plants thrive. Q & A and book signing to follow.

Books will be available to purchase at the program.

This program is free to attend and held in the Enka-Candler Library community room.

Author Bio:
Steve is a professional horticulturist who has always loved plants and gardening. Holding a bachelor’s and master’s degree in horticulture from Ohio State and Cornell, Steve has worked at top botanical gardens, including Missouri Botanical Garden and others in Ohio, Hawaii, and Pennsylvania. He has held senior positions at some of the premier horticultural companies in the U.S. including Burpee and White Flower Farm. Steve has written many articles for most of the major gardening magazines and has made frequent guest appearances on local and national radio and TV shows including The Martha Stewart Show and the Today show. He has lectured throughout the US on various gardening topics.  Steve loves sharing his passion for plants, gardens and gardening. He has written nine books—two on general gardening and six on orchids and one on houseplants. He most recently completed the first edition of Houseplants and Succulents For Dummies that will be released in February  2024, by John Wiley & Sons.