
Gardening Meet and Seed/Plant Exchange: Spring Plants 🌱
Casual community meetup by Asheville Garden Club for late March seed and plant exchange focused on direct sowing cool season crops and swapping indoor started tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and flowers at Pack Square Park.
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Seed packets, seedlings, and cuttings trade hands on the Reuters Terrace steps at Pack Square Park, keeping viable extras out of the trash. A low cost community plant swap for anyone wanting to start or expand a spring garden.

Seed packets, seedlings, and cuttings trade hands on the Reuters Terrace steps at Pack Square Park, keeping viable extras out of the trash. A low cost community plant swap for anyone wanting to start or expand a spring garden.
Seed packets, seedlings, and cuttings trade hands on the Reuters Terrace steps at Pack Square Park, keeping viable extras out of the trash. A low cost community plant swap for anyone wanting to start or expand a spring garden.

A sprawling spring herb marketplace with 80+ vendors selling herb plants, seeds, garden supplies, and herbal home goods. A long-running WNC gathering focused on regional growers and herbal products for gardeners and homesteaders.

A sprawling spring herb marketplace with 80+ vendors selling herb plants, seeds, garden supplies, and herbal home goods. A long-running WNC gathering focused on regional growers and herbal products for gardeners and homesteaders.
A sprawling spring herb marketplace with 80+ vendors selling herb plants, seeds, garden supplies, and herbal home goods. A long-running WNC gathering focused on regional growers and herbal products for gardeners and homesteaders.

A long-running spring plant sale and marketplace brings together local plant purveyors, artists, and makers for browsing and shopping at a community gathering. Purchases support scholarships for WNC students focused on horticulture and conservation.

A long-running spring plant sale and marketplace brings together local plant purveyors, artists, and makers for browsing and shopping at a community gathering. Purchases support scholarships for WNC students focused on horticulture and conservation.
A long-running spring plant sale and marketplace brings together local plant purveyors, artists, and makers for browsing and shopping at a community gathering. Purchases support scholarships for WNC students focused on horticulture and conservation.

A relaxed spring stroll along arboretum garden trails at an easy, conversational pace with scenic blooms and mountain views. The morning wraps with a casual coffee hang at the on site Arbor Eatery, ideal for meeting other locals.

A relaxed spring stroll along arboretum garden trails at an easy, conversational pace with scenic blooms and mountain views. The morning wraps with a casual coffee hang at the on site Arbor Eatery, ideal for meeting other locals.
A relaxed spring stroll along arboretum garden trails at an easy, conversational pace with scenic blooms and mountain views. The morning wraps with a casual coffee hang at the on site Arbor Eatery, ideal for meeting other locals.

Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.

Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.

A relaxed Tuesday evening wander through spring-blooming arboretum gardens and easy trails, then settling into a scenic spot for Blue Ridge sunset views. Casual social hang as the sky shifts to gold and pink.

A relaxed Tuesday evening wander through spring-blooming arboretum gardens and easy trails, then settling into a scenic spot for Blue Ridge sunset views. Casual social hang as the sky shifts to gold and pink.
A relaxed Tuesday evening wander through spring-blooming arboretum gardens and easy trails, then settling into a scenic spot for Blue Ridge sunset views. Casual social hang as the sky shifts to gold and pink.

A springtime celebration among flowering garden paths and forest trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect seasonal nature activities and kid friendly exploration centered on plants, pollinators, and the outdoors.

A springtime celebration among flowering garden paths and forest trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect seasonal nature activities and kid friendly exploration centered on plants, pollinators, and the outdoors.
A springtime celebration among flowering garden paths and forest trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect seasonal nature activities and kid friendly exploration centered on plants, pollinators, and the outdoors.

Seasonal spring plant and artisan sale in the WNC Farmers Market lower lot, featuring potted plants, garden starts, and handmade art from local growers and makers across a three day weekend schedule.

Seasonal spring plant and artisan sale in the WNC Farmers Market lower lot, featuring potted plants, garden starts, and handmade art from local growers and makers across a three day weekend schedule.
Seasonal spring plant and artisan sale in the WNC Farmers Market lower lot, featuring potted plants, garden starts, and handmade art from local growers and makers across a three day weekend schedule.
Interactive, hands-on gardening workshop focused on building living soil and boosting soil health through natural methods. Learn practical techniques to turn garden beds into a thriving soil ecosystem with expert guidance and demos.
Interactive, hands-on gardening workshop focused on building living soil and boosting soil health through natural methods. Learn practical techniques to turn garden beds into a thriving soil ecosystem with expert guidance and demos.
Interactive, hands-on gardening workshop focused on building living soil and boosting soil health through natural methods. Learn practical techniques to turn garden beds into a thriving soil ecosystem with expert guidance and demos.

A fast-paced 2-hour gardening crash course focused on maximizing limited time in the yard with practical, efficient routines and planning tips. Set at an arboretum for hands-on inspiration and seasonal takeaways.

A fast-paced 2-hour gardening crash course focused on maximizing limited time in the yard with practical, efficient routines and planning tips. Set at an arboretum for hands-on inspiration and seasonal takeaways.
A fast-paced 2-hour gardening crash course focused on maximizing limited time in the yard with practical, efficient routines and planning tips. Set at an arboretum for hands-on inspiration and seasonal takeaways.

Hands-on outdoor class covering plant ID strategies to recognize invasive plants common in Western North Carolina. Learn ecological impacts plus practical management and control tactics for home landscapes and public spaces.

Hands-on outdoor class covering plant ID strategies to recognize invasive plants common in Western North Carolina. Learn ecological impacts plus practical management and control tactics for home landscapes and public spaces.
Hands-on outdoor class covering plant ID strategies to recognize invasive plants common in Western North Carolina. Learn ecological impacts plus practical management and control tactics for home landscapes and public spaces.

Drop in, call, or email to get practical guidance from Extension Master Gardener volunteers on planting, soil health, pests, and plant problems. A friendly community helpline for local gardening troubleshooting and next steps.

Drop in, call, or email to get practical guidance from Extension Master Gardener volunteers on planting, soil health, pests, and plant problems. A friendly community helpline for local gardening troubleshooting and next steps.
Drop in, call, or email to get practical guidance from Extension Master Gardener volunteers on planting, soil health, pests, and plant problems. A friendly community helpline for local gardening troubleshooting and next steps.

An online deep-dive into tomato varieties that thrive in western North Carolina mountain conditions, with practical guidance from starting seed to harvest. Covers dwarf tomato cultivation plus basics of home tomato breeding for resilient backyard crops.

An online deep-dive into tomato varieties that thrive in western North Carolina mountain conditions, with practical guidance from starting seed to harvest. Covers dwarf tomato cultivation plus basics of home tomato breeding for resilient backyard crops.
An online deep-dive into tomato varieties that thrive in western North Carolina mountain conditions, with practical guidance from starting seed to harvest. Covers dwarf tomato cultivation plus basics of home tomato breeding for resilient backyard crops.
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.

Spring work sessions on the land with bed prep, planting, weeding, harvesting, and beginner friendly foraging practice. Casual midweek cabin meetup for learning herbal growing basics while working outdoors together.

Spring work sessions on the land with bed prep, planting, weeding, harvesting, and beginner friendly foraging practice. Casual midweek cabin meetup for learning herbal growing basics while working outdoors together.
Spring work sessions on the land with bed prep, planting, weeding, harvesting, and beginner friendly foraging practice. Casual midweek cabin meetup for learning herbal growing basics while working outdoors together.

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.

An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, harvesting, and cooking from small to medium gardens. Expect take-home seeds and handouts plus a monthly collaborative meal made from the group’s harvest.

An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, harvesting, and cooking from small to medium gardens. Expect take-home seeds and handouts plus a monthly collaborative meal made from the group’s harvest.
An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, harvesting, and cooking from small to medium gardens. Expect take-home seeds and handouts plus a monthly collaborative meal made from the group’s harvest.

Browse 60+ plant varieties—herbs, flowers, and vegetable starts—for a springtime shopping event on A-B Tech’s campus. Purchases support the Gnilka Memorial Scholarship fundraiser.

Browse 60+ plant varieties—herbs, flowers, and vegetable starts—for a springtime shopping event on A-B Tech’s campus. Purchases support the Gnilka Memorial Scholarship fundraiser.
Browse 60+ plant varieties—herbs, flowers, and vegetable starts—for a springtime shopping event on A-B Tech’s campus. Purchases support the Gnilka Memorial Scholarship fundraiser.

Prize-worthy rose varieties fill the arboretum with layered petals, fragrance, and colorful show blooms arranged for close viewing. Expect horticulture insights, flower photography moments, and garden lovers swapping growing tips.

Prize-worthy rose varieties fill the arboretum with layered petals, fragrance, and colorful show blooms arranged for close viewing. Expect horticulture insights, flower photography moments, and garden lovers swapping growing tips.
Prize-worthy rose varieties fill the arboretum with layered petals, fragrance, and colorful show blooms arranged for close viewing. Expect horticulture insights, flower photography moments, and garden lovers swapping growing tips.

Low key Thursday night at McCormick Field with group seats for opening week baseball, plus food trucks and cold beer. Ideal for fans and casuals who want an outdoor hangout and easy social vibe.

Low key Thursday night at McCormick Field with group seats for opening week baseball, plus food trucks and cold beer. Ideal for fans and casuals who want an outdoor hangout and easy social vibe.
Low key Thursday night at McCormick Field with group seats for opening week baseball, plus food trucks and cold beer. Ideal for fans and casuals who want an outdoor hangout and easy social vibe.