Growing Fruit 101 with Joy
Lighthearted romp through fruit varieties, planting, pruning, and care tailored to WNC gardens, with practical beginner friendly tips from nursery staff to help plan a productive home orchard.
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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 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.

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.

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 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 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.
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.

Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.

Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.
Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.

Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.

Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Plan the growing season with fellow gardeners in covered seating overlooking a working vegetable garden; drop in during the two hour window to swap planting calendars, seed saving tips, and volunteer plans.

Plan the growing season with fellow gardeners in covered seating overlooking a working vegetable garden; drop in during the two hour window to swap planting calendars, seed saving tips, and volunteer plans.
Plan the growing season with fellow gardeners in covered seating overlooking a working vegetable garden; drop in during the two hour window to swap planting calendars, seed saving tips, and volunteer plans.
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.
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.

Morning birding walk through the NC Arboretum gardens and trails, spotting colorful resident songbirds while learning binocular technique, purchasing recommendations, and favorite field guides; loaner binoculars available for beginners.

Morning birding walk through the NC Arboretum gardens and trails, spotting colorful resident songbirds while learning binocular technique, purchasing recommendations, and favorite field guides; loaner binoculars available for beginners.
Morning birding walk through the NC Arboretum gardens and trails, spotting colorful resident songbirds while learning binocular technique, purchasing recommendations, and favorite field guides; loaner binoculars available for beginners.
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.

Hands-on fruit tree pruning workshop teaching seasonal cuts and shaping for apples, pears, persimmons, pawpaws, blueberries, and mulberry, followed by a live demonstration in Tempie Avery Park; bring pruning tools for practice.

Hands-on fruit tree pruning workshop teaching seasonal cuts and shaping for apples, pears, persimmons, pawpaws, blueberries, and mulberry, followed by a live demonstration in Tempie Avery Park; bring pruning tools for practice.
Hands-on fruit tree pruning workshop teaching seasonal cuts and shaping for apples, pears, persimmons, pawpaws, blueberries, and mulberry, followed by a live demonstration in Tempie Avery Park; bring pruning tools for practice.
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.