Cultivate Change: Environmental Stewardship for the Home Gardener
Hands-on workshop covering native plant selection, soil health, water-wise planting, and pollinator habitat creation, equipping home gardeners with practical, low-maintenance techniques to build resilient, wildlife-friendly landscapes.
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Practical two-part primer on home gardening in Transylvania County with seasonal planting guidance, soil care, and basic maintenance for beginner and returning gardeners at the N.C. Cooperative Extension.

Practical two-part primer on home gardening in Transylvania County with seasonal planting guidance, soil care, and basic maintenance for beginner and returning gardeners at the N.C. Cooperative Extension.
Practical two-part primer on home gardening in Transylvania County with seasonal planting guidance, soil care, and basic maintenance for beginner and returning gardeners at the N.C. Cooperative Extension.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on workshop teaching homemade, effective non-toxic cleaning recipes using common ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils; practical tips for safer, sustainable household cleaning and toxin reduction.
Hands-on workshop teaching homemade, effective non-toxic cleaning recipes using common ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils; practical tips for safer, sustainable household cleaning and toxin reduction.
Hands-on workshop teaching homemade, effective non-toxic cleaning recipes using common ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils; practical tips for safer, sustainable household cleaning and toxin reduction.
Interactive monthly workshops covering seasonal vegetable and herb production, soil building, and succession planting for home gardeners. Sessions emphasize practical techniques, beginner friendly demonstrations, and local extension resources.
Interactive monthly workshops covering seasonal vegetable and herb production, soil building, and succession planting for home gardeners. Sessions emphasize practical techniques, beginner friendly demonstrations, and local extension resources.
Interactive monthly workshops covering seasonal vegetable and herb production, soil building, and succession planting for home gardeners. Sessions emphasize practical techniques, beginner friendly demonstrations, and local extension resources.
Practical guidance for home gardeners on selecting and caring for small fruits and tree fruit, covering planting, pruning, pest prevention, and maintenance basics from N.C. Cooperative Extension educators in Waynesville.
Practical guidance for home gardeners on selecting and caring for small fruits and tree fruit, covering planting, pruning, pest prevention, and maintenance basics from N.C. Cooperative Extension educators in Waynesville.
Practical guidance for home gardeners on selecting and caring for small fruits and tree fruit, covering planting, pruning, pest prevention, and maintenance basics from N.C. Cooperative Extension educators in Waynesville.
Hands on sourdough workshop teaching starter creation, feeding, and basic shaping for new bakers, led by a Transylvania County Extension agent at the Cooperative Extension center in Brevard.
Hands on sourdough workshop teaching starter creation, feeding, and basic shaping for new bakers, led by a Transylvania County Extension agent at the Cooperative Extension center in Brevard.
Hands on sourdough workshop teaching starter creation, feeding, and basic shaping for new bakers, led by a Transylvania County Extension agent at the Cooperative Extension center in Brevard.
Practical workshop on landscape design principles—scale, balance, perspective, rhythm, and proportion—tailored to mountain home gardens. N.C. Cooperative Extension educators guide planning strategies and layout considerations at the Haywood County center in Waynesville.
Practical workshop on landscape design principles—scale, balance, perspective, rhythm, and proportion—tailored to mountain home gardens. N.C. Cooperative Extension educators guide planning strategies and layout considerations at the Haywood County center in Waynesville.
Practical workshop on landscape design principles—scale, balance, perspective, rhythm, and proportion—tailored to mountain home gardens. N.C. Cooperative Extension educators guide planning strategies and layout considerations at the Haywood County center in Waynesville.
Hands-on workshop teaching low-tech dehydration methods to transform fruits, vegetables, and herbs into chewy fruit leather, crisp veggie chips, and aromatic dried herbs for shelf-stable snacks and pantry storage.
Hands-on workshop teaching low-tech dehydration methods to transform fruits, vegetables, and herbs into chewy fruit leather, crisp veggie chips, and aromatic dried herbs for shelf-stable snacks and pantry storage.
Hands-on workshop teaching low-tech dehydration methods to transform fruits, vegetables, and herbs into chewy fruit leather, crisp veggie chips, and aromatic dried herbs for shelf-stable snacks and pantry storage.
Practical native plant and invasive removal guidance to attract and sustain songbirds, with plant lists, seasonal planting tips, and backyard habitat planning in a hands on workshop at Wild Birds Unlimited.
Practical native plant and invasive removal guidance to attract and sustain songbirds, with plant lists, seasonal planting tips, and backyard habitat planning in a hands on workshop at Wild Birds Unlimited.
Practical native plant and invasive removal guidance to attract and sustain songbirds, with plant lists, seasonal planting tips, and backyard habitat planning in a hands on workshop at Wild Birds Unlimited.
Hands on pruning workshop teaching late winter techniques to shape and rejuvenate rose bushes in the learning garden. N.C. Cooperative Extension instructors demonstrate pruning cuts, sanitation, and seasonal care for healthier spring blooms.
Hands on pruning workshop teaching late winter techniques to shape and rejuvenate rose bushes in the learning garden. N.C. Cooperative Extension instructors demonstrate pruning cuts, sanitation, and seasonal care for healthier spring blooms.
Hands on pruning workshop teaching late winter techniques to shape and rejuvenate rose bushes in the learning garden. N.C. Cooperative Extension instructors demonstrate pruning cuts, sanitation, and seasonal care for healthier spring blooms.
Hands-on garden design training for preschool educators focused on playful, kid friendly school gardens that spark curiosity and outdoor learning; includes layout planning, plant selection for little learners, and classroom to garden integration.
Hands-on garden design training for preschool educators focused on playful, kid friendly school gardens that spark curiosity and outdoor learning; includes layout planning, plant selection for little learners, and classroom to garden integration.
Hands-on garden design training for preschool educators focused on playful, kid friendly school gardens that spark curiosity and outdoor learning; includes layout planning, plant selection for little learners, and classroom to garden integration.
Practical workshops on mountain property stewardship cover forest health diagnostics, landslide prevention techniques, invasive plant identification and control. Hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension Madison County for landowners and natural resource professionals.
Practical workshops on mountain property stewardship cover forest health diagnostics, landslide prevention techniques, invasive plant identification and control. Hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension Madison County for landowners and natural resource professionals.
Practical workshops on mountain property stewardship cover forest health diagnostics, landslide prevention techniques, invasive plant identification and control. Hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension Madison County for landowners and natural resource professionals.
Hands-on cooking and nutrition workshop teaching practical ways to add whole grains, fruit, and beans into everyday meals to boost fiber and overall health, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Transylvania County center.
Hands-on cooking and nutrition workshop teaching practical ways to add whole grains, fruit, and beans into everyday meals to boost fiber and overall health, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Transylvania County center.
Hands-on cooking and nutrition workshop teaching practical ways to add whole grains, fruit, and beans into everyday meals to boost fiber and overall health, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Transylvania County center.
Classroom style recertification workshop providing V and X credits for licensed pesticide applicators, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension in Buncombe County; focuses on pesticide safety, label compliance, and updated regulatory requirements.
Classroom style recertification workshop providing V and X credits for licensed pesticide applicators, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension in Buncombe County; focuses on pesticide safety, label compliance, and updated regulatory requirements.
Classroom style recertification workshop providing V and X credits for licensed pesticide applicators, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension in Buncombe County; focuses on pesticide safety, label compliance, and updated regulatory requirements.
Hands-on class teaching easy sheet pan recipes for healthy weeknight meals, focusing on balanced nutrition, simple seasoning, and efficient meal prep techniques in a community extension kitchen.
Hands-on class teaching easy sheet pan recipes for healthy weeknight meals, focusing on balanced nutrition, simple seasoning, and efficient meal prep techniques in a community extension kitchen.
Hands-on class teaching easy sheet pan recipes for healthy weeknight meals, focusing on balanced nutrition, simple seasoning, and efficient meal prep techniques in a community extension kitchen.

Construct and place a bluebird nest box while learning siting, mounting, and maintenance techniques in a hands on Arboretum workshop. Practical conservation focused skills taught for gardeners and wildlife stewards.

Construct and place a bluebird nest box while learning siting, mounting, and maintenance techniques in a hands on Arboretum workshop. Practical conservation focused skills taught for gardeners and wildlife stewards.
Construct and place a bluebird nest box while learning siting, mounting, and maintenance techniques in a hands on Arboretum workshop. Practical conservation focused skills taught for gardeners and wildlife stewards.

Practical, hands on seminar teaching mountain gardening techniques for Asheville-area gardeners, focusing on steep slopes, heavy rain, clay soils, cool nights, and deep shade to help you work with the land rather than against it.

Practical, hands on seminar teaching mountain gardening techniques for Asheville-area gardeners, focusing on steep slopes, heavy rain, clay soils, cool nights, and deep shade to help you work with the land rather than against it.
Practical, hands on seminar teaching mountain gardening techniques for Asheville-area gardeners, focusing on steep slopes, heavy rain, clay soils, cool nights, and deep shade to help you work with the land rather than against it.
Hands on workshop teaching whole grain bowl crafting, flavor pairings, and quick meal prep techniques for healthier weeknight lunches, hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension in Waynesville for beginner home cooks.
Hands on workshop teaching whole grain bowl crafting, flavor pairings, and quick meal prep techniques for healthier weeknight lunches, hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension in Waynesville for beginner home cooks.
Hands on workshop teaching whole grain bowl crafting, flavor pairings, and quick meal prep techniques for healthier weeknight lunches, hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension in Waynesville for beginner home cooks.