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Drop-in garden help desk with Extension Master Gardener volunteers answering plant care and landscape questions. Get troubleshooting support via email, phone, or in person for pests, diseases, soil, and seasonal gardening.
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One on one gardening support with Extension Master Gardener volunteers for plant IDs, pest and disease issues, soil questions, and seasonal planting guidance. Get help by phone, email, or dropping by the Extension Office.

One on one gardening support with Extension Master Gardener volunteers for plant IDs, pest and disease issues, soil questions, and seasonal planting guidance. Get help by phone, email, or dropping by the Extension Office.
One on one gardening support with Extension Master Gardener volunteers for plant IDs, pest and disease issues, soil questions, and seasonal planting guidance. Get help by phone, email, or dropping by the Extension Office.
Hands-on garden workshop covering dye plants, growing requirements, and how different species yield specific natural color palettes for fiber dyeing. Practical guidance on planning a dye garden and sourcing plants in an outdoor learning setting.
Hands-on garden workshop covering dye plants, growing requirements, and how different species yield specific natural color palettes for fiber dyeing. Practical guidance on planning a dye garden and sourcing plants in an outdoor learning setting.
Hands-on garden workshop covering dye plants, growing requirements, and how different species yield specific natural color palettes for fiber dyeing. Practical guidance on planning a dye garden and sourcing plants in an outdoor learning setting.

A practical deep-dive into Southern Appalachian soil types, what makes them thrive, and how to improve structure and fertility for healthier gardens and landscapes. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with region-specific tips for local growing conditions.

A practical deep-dive into Southern Appalachian soil types, what makes them thrive, and how to improve structure and fertility for healthier gardens and landscapes. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with region-specific tips for local growing conditions.
A practical deep-dive into Southern Appalachian soil types, what makes them thrive, and how to improve structure and fertility for healthier gardens and landscapes. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with region-specific tips for local growing conditions.
A four hour commercial pesticide recertification workshop focused on maintaining licensure and safe application practices. Led by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Buncombe County Center for working applicators needing continuing education.
A four hour commercial pesticide recertification workshop focused on maintaining licensure and safe application practices. Led by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Buncombe County Center for working applicators needing continuing education.
A four hour commercial pesticide recertification workshop focused on maintaining licensure and safe application practices. Led by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Buncombe County Center for working applicators needing continuing education.

An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the month’s produce into a shared meal. Includes gardening handouts, seeds, and practical prep skills each session.

An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the month’s produce into a shared meal. Includes gardening handouts, seeds, and practical prep skills each session.
An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the month’s produce into a shared meal. Includes gardening handouts, seeds, and practical prep skills each session.

Hands-on dusk foraging walks exploring edible wild plants and mushrooms around Asheville, led by local guides who teach identification, sustainable harvesting, and seasonal ethnobotanical uses.

Hands-on dusk foraging walks exploring edible wild plants and mushrooms around Asheville, led by local guides who teach identification, sustainable harvesting, and seasonal ethnobotanical uses.
Hands-on dusk foraging walks exploring edible wild plants and mushrooms around Asheville, led by local guides who teach identification, sustainable harvesting, and seasonal ethnobotanical uses.
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.

Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.

Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.

An ecology focused talk in a botanical garden on how pesticides affect bees and other pollinators, with practical strategies for creating safer habitats. Expect science based guidance for gardeners and local environmental stewards.

An ecology focused talk in a botanical garden on how pesticides affect bees and other pollinators, with practical strategies for creating safer habitats. Expect science based guidance for gardeners and local environmental stewards.
An ecology focused talk in a botanical garden on how pesticides affect bees and other pollinators, with practical strategies for creating safer habitats. Expect science based guidance for gardeners and local environmental stewards.
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.

A fragrant showcase of 100+ Western North Carolina grown rose varieties, from rare garden showpieces to easy care favorites. Stroll display tables at the NC Arboretum and connect with local rosarians and gardening know how.

A fragrant showcase of 100+ Western North Carolina grown rose varieties, from rare garden showpieces to easy care favorites. Stroll display tables at the NC Arboretum and connect with local rosarians and gardening know how.
A fragrant showcase of 100+ Western North Carolina grown rose varieties, from rare garden showpieces to easy care favorites. Stroll display tables at the NC Arboretum and connect with local rosarians and gardening know how.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.

Hands on intro to rain gardens focused on capturing stormwater runoff while creating native plant habitat for birds and pollinators. Practical tips on site selection, soil and drainage, plant choices, and long term maintenance.

Hands on intro to rain gardens focused on capturing stormwater runoff while creating native plant habitat for birds and pollinators. Practical tips on site selection, soil and drainage, plant choices, and long term maintenance.
Hands on intro to rain gardens focused on capturing stormwater runoff while creating native plant habitat for birds and pollinators. Practical tips on site selection, soil and drainage, plant choices, and long term maintenance.

Hands-on wildflower gardening workshop paired with Land Trust Day community celebration, focused on native plant basics and conservation. Learn simple steps to start a pollinator-friendly garden while connecting with local land stewardship efforts.

Hands-on wildflower gardening workshop paired with Land Trust Day community celebration, focused on native plant basics and conservation. Learn simple steps to start a pollinator-friendly garden while connecting with local land stewardship efforts.
Hands-on wildflower gardening workshop paired with Land Trust Day community celebration, focused on native plant basics and conservation. Learn simple steps to start a pollinator-friendly garden while connecting with local land stewardship efforts.
Beginner friendly, hands on sourdough baking class led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter basics, mixing and fermentation, and simple home techniques. Hosted at the Transylvania County Cooperative Extension Center in Brevard.
Beginner friendly, hands on sourdough baking class led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter basics, mixing and fermentation, and simple home techniques. Hosted at the Transylvania County Cooperative Extension Center in Brevard.
Beginner friendly, hands on sourdough baking class led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter basics, mixing and fermentation, and simple home techniques. Hosted at the Transylvania County Cooperative Extension Center in Brevard.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Field-based Appalachian foraging instruction focused on identifying seasonal edible plants and practicing ethical harvesting techniques. Expect guided walks with practical safety tips and a nature-immersed learning vibe.

Field-based Appalachian foraging instruction focused on identifying seasonal edible plants and practicing ethical harvesting techniques. Expect guided walks with practical safety tips and a nature-immersed learning vibe.
Field-based Appalachian foraging instruction focused on identifying seasonal edible plants and practicing ethical harvesting techniques. Expect guided walks with practical safety tips and a nature-immersed learning vibe.

Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.

Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.
Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.

A spring plant and seed exchange brings local gardeners together to trade cuttings, starts, and packets while swapping growing tips and getting to know the Weaverville Garden Club in a casual community-center meetup.

A spring plant and seed exchange brings local gardeners together to trade cuttings, starts, and packets while swapping growing tips and getting to know the Weaverville Garden Club in a casual community-center meetup.
A spring plant and seed exchange brings local gardeners together to trade cuttings, starts, and packets while swapping growing tips and getting to know the Weaverville Garden Club in a casual community-center meetup.

A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.

A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.
A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.