The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina
985 Johnson Nursery Road
Celebrate one of the South's sweetest treasures during this unforgettable seasonal experience at The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina.
Step into the gardens during peak fig season and discover the fascinating journey of the fig—from tree to table. Guests will enjoy a guided exploration of our fig trees and gardens. Along the way, you'll harvest fresh figs, sample delicious fig-inspired hors d'oeuvres, and enjoy a signature seasonal beverage.
The experience continues with a hands-on fig preserve workshop, where you'll learn the traditional art of making homemade fig preserves using fresh-picked fruit. Each guest will help create and take home one to two jars of preserves to enjoy long after the event.
Whether you're a longtime fig lover or discovering them for the first time, this immersive experience offers the perfect blend of gardening, education, and Southern hospitality.
Your experience includes:
Guided tour of The Gardens' fig trees
Learn about growing, harvesting, and caring for fig trees
Harvest fresh figs (season and availability permitting)
Fig-inspired hors d'oeuvres
One signature seasonal beverage
Hands-on fig preserve making class
Take home 1–2 jars of homemade fig preserves
Recipe card and preserving tips
Date: August 7th & 8th
Time: 6-8pm
Location: The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina
Ticket Price: $55/person
Come celebrate the harvest, connect with nature, and experience the simple joy of transforming fresh figs into something delicious to share with family and friends.
Aug 7 - 8, 2026
The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina
985 Johnson Nursery Road
The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina, a non-profit botanical garden, is committed to improving lives and nurturing creativity through the wonders of nature. Spanning over 300 acres of land, our aspiration is to establish ourselves as a premier destination for plant and nature enthusiasts, event goers, families and people of all ages!
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