Garden Helpline
Drop in or contact Extension Master Gardener volunteers for personalized plant and landscape troubleshooting, from pests and plant ID to soil health and seasonal planting tips. Get guidance by phone, email, or in person at the extension office.
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One on one gardening troubleshooting with Extension Master Gardener volunteers, from pest and disease ID to soil and planting guidance. Get answers by phone, email, or a drop in visit at the county extension office.
One on one gardening troubleshooting with Extension Master Gardener volunteers, from pest and disease ID to soil and planting guidance. Get answers by phone, email, or a drop in visit at the county extension office.
One on one gardening troubleshooting with Extension Master Gardener volunteers, from pest and disease ID to soil and planting guidance. Get answers by phone, email, or a drop in visit at the county extension office.
Get one on one help from Extension Master Gardener volunteers with planting plans, soil and pest problems, and plant diagnosis using photos or samples. Support is available by phone, email, or drop in during weekday helpline hours.
Get one on one help from Extension Master Gardener volunteers with planting plans, soil and pest problems, and plant diagnosis using photos or samples. Support is available by phone, email, or drop in during weekday helpline hours.
Get one on one help from Extension Master Gardener volunteers with planting plans, soil and pest problems, and plant diagnosis using photos or samples. Support is available by phone, email, or drop in during weekday helpline hours.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Docent-led walk through themed plots like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, dye and vegetable beds, plus pollinator and compost areas. Expect practical horticulture insights on seasonal planting, sun vs shade, and garden maintenance.
Docent-led walk through themed plots like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, dye and vegetable beds, plus pollinator and compost areas. Expect practical horticulture insights on seasonal planting, sun vs shade, and garden maintenance.
Docent-led walk through themed plots like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, dye and vegetable beds, plus pollinator and compost areas. Expect practical horticulture insights on seasonal planting, sun vs shade, and garden maintenance.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on keeping home gardens thriving year-round with practical seasonal planting and maintenance tips. Expect dirt-under-your-nails learning and community conversation in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on keeping home gardens thriving year-round with practical seasonal planting and maintenance tips. Expect dirt-under-your-nails learning and community conversation in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on keeping home gardens thriving year-round with practical seasonal planting and maintenance tips. Expect dirt-under-your-nails learning and community conversation in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Practical winter gardening guidance for keeping beds and containers attractive through cold months, with strategies for year round color and structure. Hands on horticulture tips and seasonal planting ideas in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Practical winter gardening guidance for keeping beds and containers attractive through cold months, with strategies for year round color and structure. Hands on horticulture tips and seasonal planting ideas in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Practical winter gardening guidance for keeping beds and containers attractive through cold months, with strategies for year round color and structure. Hands on horticulture tips and seasonal planting ideas in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on soil health, with practical soil sampling techniques and how to read results to choose the right fertilizers. Expect get-dirty demos geared toward improving garden beds and yields.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on soil health, with practical soil sampling techniques and how to read results to choose the right fertilizers. Expect get-dirty demos geared toward improving garden beds and yields.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on soil health, with practical soil sampling techniques and how to read results to choose the right fertilizers. Expect get-dirty demos geared toward improving garden beds and yields.
Hands-on container gardening class where you’ll get your hands dirty learning soil, watering, and plant selection techniques for thriving pots and planters. Ideal for beginners growing on patios or small spaces with guidance from the Cooperative Extension.
Hands-on container gardening class where you’ll get your hands dirty learning soil, watering, and plant selection techniques for thriving pots and planters. Ideal for beginners growing on patios or small spaces with guidance from the Cooperative Extension.
Hands-on container gardening class where you’ll get your hands dirty learning soil, watering, and plant selection techniques for thriving pots and planters. Ideal for beginners growing on patios or small spaces with guidance from the Cooperative Extension.
Earn (2) V and X credits in a private pesticide recertification workshop geared toward licensed applicators and agricultural professionals. Practical continuing education with required credentialing focus in a classroom setting.
Earn (2) V and X credits in a private pesticide recertification workshop geared toward licensed applicators and agricultural professionals. Practical continuing education with required credentialing focus in a classroom setting.
Earn (2) V and X credits in a private pesticide recertification workshop geared toward licensed applicators and agricultural professionals. Practical continuing education with required credentialing focus in a classroom setting.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
Eight-session garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the monthly harvest into a shared meal. Includes free handouts and seeds with practical seasonal instruction.
Eight-session garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the monthly harvest into a shared meal. Includes free handouts and seeds with practical seasonal instruction.
Eight-session garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the monthly harvest into a shared meal. Includes free handouts and seeds with practical seasonal instruction.
A guided woodland trail walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, led by trained volunteer naturalists. Expect small-group hiking with seasonal deep dives into wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and natural history.
A guided woodland trail walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, led by trained volunteer naturalists. Expect small-group hiking with seasonal deep dives into wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and natural history.
A guided woodland trail walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, led by trained volunteer naturalists. Expect small-group hiking with seasonal deep dives into wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and natural history.
Professional development day for landscape contractors with continuing-education pesticide credit plus NCLCLB business and technical credits (pending). Classroom-style training at the Mills River Research Center geared toward compliance, best practices, and industry networking.
Professional development day for landscape contractors with continuing-education pesticide credit plus NCLCLB business and technical credits (pending). Classroom-style training at the Mills River Research Center geared toward compliance, best practices, and industry networking.
Professional development day for landscape contractors with continuing-education pesticide credit plus NCLCLB business and technical credits (pending). Classroom-style training at the Mills River Research Center geared toward compliance, best practices, and industry networking.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
Local conservation history and reforestation initiatives take center stage in a library talk tracing Asheville GreenWorks’ roots back to America’s 1976 bicentennial and today’s Sand Hill Native Tree Nursery work. Attendees receive a voucher for a free seedling.
Local conservation history and reforestation initiatives take center stage in a library talk tracing Asheville GreenWorks’ roots back to America’s 1976 bicentennial and today’s Sand Hill Native Tree Nursery work. Attendees receive a voucher for a free seedling.
Local conservation history and reforestation initiatives take center stage in a library talk tracing Asheville GreenWorks’ roots back to America’s 1976 bicentennial and today’s Sand Hill Native Tree Nursery work. Attendees receive a voucher for a free seedling.
Hands-on herbal agriculture training focused on harvesting aerial medicinal herbs and post harvest handling to preserve potency and quality. Practical best practices for producing high grade ingredients for value added herbal products at a research and extension farm.
Hands-on herbal agriculture training focused on harvesting aerial medicinal herbs and post harvest handling to preserve potency and quality. Practical best practices for producing high grade ingredients for value added herbal products at a research and extension farm.
Hands-on herbal agriculture training focused on harvesting aerial medicinal herbs and post harvest handling to preserve potency and quality. Practical best practices for producing high grade ingredients for value added herbal products at a research and extension farm.
Countywide creek and watershed activities centered on hands on stewardship, cleanup efforts, and learning about local waterways. A community focused outdoor initiative across Buncombe County that highlights environmental education and neighborhood connection.
Countywide creek and watershed activities centered on hands on stewardship, cleanup efforts, and learning about local waterways. A community focused outdoor initiative across Buncombe County that highlights environmental education and neighborhood connection.
Countywide creek and watershed activities centered on hands on stewardship, cleanup efforts, and learning about local waterways. A community focused outdoor initiative across Buncombe County that highlights environmental education and neighborhood connection.
Monthly women’s group talk focused on bird friendly gardening, with practical habitat and planting ideas. Casual community center gathering with time to linger, mingle, and connect after the speaker.
Monthly women’s group talk focused on bird friendly gardening, with practical habitat and planting ideas. Casual community center gathering with time to linger, mingle, and connect after the speaker.
Monthly women’s group talk focused on bird friendly gardening, with practical habitat and planting ideas. Casual community center gathering with time to linger, mingle, and connect after the speaker.
Hands-on garden planning for year-round bouquets, focusing on thoughtful seasonal planting and cut-flower succession. Learn what to grow and when so you can harvest fresh stems for home floral arrangements in every season.
Hands-on garden planning for year-round bouquets, focusing on thoughtful seasonal planting and cut-flower succession. Learn what to grow and when so you can harvest fresh stems for home floral arrangements in every season.
Hands-on garden planning for year-round bouquets, focusing on thoughtful seasonal planting and cut-flower succession. Learn what to grow and when so you can harvest fresh stems for home floral arrangements in every season.
Practical walkthrough of local health care coverage options with guidance on eligibility, plans, and next steps. A county social services setting with staff support geared toward Buncombe residents who want clearer answers and resources.
Practical walkthrough of local health care coverage options with guidance on eligibility, plans, and next steps. A county social services setting with staff support geared toward Buncombe residents who want clearer answers and resources.
Practical walkthrough of local health care coverage options with guidance on eligibility, plans, and next steps. A county social services setting with staff support geared toward Buncombe residents who want clearer answers and resources.