‘Ganache at the Gardens’ scheduled

UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens is celebrating chocolate, just in time for Valentine’s Day. This free, public event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10, at the McMillan Greenhouse.

Jeff Gillman, director of the Botanical Gardens, will give a short talk about the cocoa tree at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Esa Weinreb, head chocolate maker at the Underground Truffle, will demonstrate chocolate making at noon and 1:30 p.m.

Romantic classical music and free samples will be part of the event, along with items for purchase, including a variety of orchids as part of the annual Botanical Gardens Orchid Sale.

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