
Native Cut Flower Gardens: Grow, Harvest, and Arrange with Leonora Stefanile
Hands-on native cut-flower gardening workshop focused on planning, growing, and harvesting blooms for the vase, then arranging them into fresh seasonal bouquets. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with practical, take-home techniques for sustainable floral design.
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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.

Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.

Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.
Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.
Hands-on habitat certification talk that breaks down a pollinator garden into a few key essentials: nectar plants, a reliable water source, and a no spray plan. Practical guidance for turning home landscapes into bee friendly certified habitat.
Hands-on habitat certification talk that breaks down a pollinator garden into a few key essentials: nectar plants, a reliable water source, and a no spray plan. Practical guidance for turning home landscapes into bee friendly certified habitat.
Hands-on habitat certification talk that breaks down a pollinator garden into a few key essentials: nectar plants, a reliable water source, and a no spray plan. Practical guidance for turning home landscapes into bee friendly certified habitat.

Guided summer plant walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying edible wild plants and learning safe, ethical foraging practices. Expect hands on observation of leaves, stems, and habitats with local ecology context.

Guided summer plant walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying edible wild plants and learning safe, ethical foraging practices. Expect hands on observation of leaves, stems, and habitats with local ecology context.
Guided summer plant walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying edible wild plants and learning safe, ethical foraging practices. Expect hands on observation of leaves, stems, and habitats with local ecology context.

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.

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.

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.

Hands-on plant troubleshooting and gardening guidance in an open-air market setting. Bring questions or problem leaves for on-the-spot diagnosis, care tips, and practical next steps for healthier houseplants and garden beds.

Hands-on plant troubleshooting and gardening guidance in an open-air market setting. Bring questions or problem leaves for on-the-spot diagnosis, care tips, and practical next steps for healthier houseplants and garden beds.
Hands-on plant troubleshooting and gardening guidance in an open-air market setting. Bring questions or problem leaves for on-the-spot diagnosis, care tips, and practical next steps for healthier houseplants and garden beds.

Outdoor pollinator safari through blooming garden patches, learning to spot and identify bees, butterflies, and other insects with a smartphone. Hands-on practice using the iNaturalist app to document observations in the Asheville Botanical Garden.

Outdoor pollinator safari through blooming garden patches, learning to spot and identify bees, butterflies, and other insects with a smartphone. Hands-on practice using the iNaturalist app to document observations in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
Outdoor pollinator safari through blooming garden patches, learning to spot and identify bees, butterflies, and other insects with a smartphone. Hands-on practice using the iNaturalist app to document observations in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
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 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.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
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.

Hands-on tree identification workshop using leaf shape, bark, and other seasonal clues alongside field guides to recognize common Western North Carolina species. Mid-summer leafed-out canopies make comparisons easier during this NC Arboretum class.

Hands-on tree identification workshop using leaf shape, bark, and other seasonal clues alongside field guides to recognize common Western North Carolina species. Mid-summer leafed-out canopies make comparisons easier during this NC Arboretum class.
Hands-on tree identification workshop using leaf shape, bark, and other seasonal clues alongside field guides to recognize common Western North Carolina species. Mid-summer leafed-out canopies make comparisons easier during this NC Arboretum class.

Hands-on fern field study in the Arboretum and Bent Creek using hand lenses, field guides, and nature journaling. Learn Southern Appalachian fern ecology and evolution while collaborating to identify local species in mostly outdoor settings.

Hands-on fern field study in the Arboretum and Bent Creek using hand lenses, field guides, and nature journaling. Learn Southern Appalachian fern ecology and evolution while collaborating to identify local species in mostly outdoor settings.
Hands-on fern field study in the Arboretum and Bent Creek using hand lenses, field guides, and nature journaling. Learn Southern Appalachian fern ecology and evolution while collaborating to identify local species in mostly outdoor settings.

Bring a struggling houseplant or garden sample for one on one diagnosis and practical care advice at the tailgate market. Expect hands on troubleshooting around pests, disease, soil health, and watering routines in a casual community setting.

Bring a struggling houseplant or garden sample for one on one diagnosis and practical care advice at the tailgate market. Expect hands on troubleshooting around pests, disease, soil health, and watering routines in a casual community setting.
Bring a struggling houseplant or garden sample for one on one diagnosis and practical care advice at the tailgate market. Expect hands on troubleshooting around pests, disease, soil health, and watering routines in a casual community 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.

Volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, moving through multiple forest types in a small group. Seasonal naturalist talk covers wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.

Volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, moving through multiple forest types in a small group. Seasonal naturalist talk covers wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
Volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, moving through multiple forest types in a small group. Seasonal naturalist talk covers wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.

Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.

Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.