Thursdays in the Learning Garden: Fall Gardening - Season Extension
Hands-on garden session focused on fall gardening and season extension techniques to keep beds productive as temperatures drop. Expect practical guidance on protecting crops, extending harvests, and maintaining healthy soil into autumn.
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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 garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum setting.
Hands-on garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum setting.
Hands-on garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum 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 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.

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 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.

One on one gardening help with local Extension experts for diagnosing plant problems, pest issues, and soil questions. Bring details or photos for practical, research backed guidance tailored to Western North Carolina gardens.

One on one gardening help with local Extension experts for diagnosing plant problems, pest issues, and soil questions. Bring details or photos for practical, research backed guidance tailored to Western North Carolina gardens.
One on one gardening help with local Extension experts for diagnosing plant problems, pest issues, and soil questions. Bring details or photos for practical, research backed guidance tailored to Western North Carolina gardens.
Creative, practical instruction on preserving apples for year round use, with tips on storage methods and kitchen friendly techniques. A beginner friendly, hands on workshop in a local gardening and homesteading shop.
Creative, practical instruction on preserving apples for year round use, with tips on storage methods and kitchen friendly techniques. A beginner friendly, hands on workshop in a local gardening and homesteading shop.
Creative, practical instruction on preserving apples for year round use, with tips on storage methods and kitchen friendly techniques. A beginner friendly, hands on workshop in a local gardening and homesteading shop.
Hands-on guidance for stocking a fall and winter home apothecary as indoor season begins, focusing on practical home health essentials and simple remedies. Expect wellness education geared toward preparedness for colds and seasonal shifts.
Hands-on guidance for stocking a fall and winter home apothecary as indoor season begins, focusing on practical home health essentials and simple remedies. Expect wellness education geared toward preparedness for colds and seasonal shifts.
Hands-on guidance for stocking a fall and winter home apothecary as indoor season begins, focusing on practical home health essentials and simple remedies. Expect wellness education geared toward preparedness for colds and seasonal shifts.

Extension Master Gardener volunteers provide one on one gardening and horticulture help via phone, email, or in person drop in at the county extension office. Bring plant problems and get practical troubleshooting, seasonal tips, and local growing guidance.

Extension Master Gardener volunteers provide one on one gardening and horticulture help via phone, email, or in person drop in at the county extension office. Bring plant problems and get practical troubleshooting, seasonal tips, and local growing guidance.
Extension Master Gardener volunteers provide one on one gardening and horticulture help via phone, email, or in person drop in at the county extension office. Bring plant problems and get practical troubleshooting, seasonal tips, and local growing guidance.
Hands-on winter gardening workshop teaches the milk jug method for starting seeds outdoors in mini greenhouses. Expect soil, seeds, and practical propagation tips geared toward successful cold-season germination.
Hands-on winter gardening workshop teaches the milk jug method for starting seeds outdoors in mini greenhouses. Expect soil, seeds, and practical propagation tips geared toward successful cold-season germination.
Hands-on winter gardening workshop teaches the milk jug method for starting seeds outdoors in mini greenhouses. Expect soil, seeds, and practical propagation tips geared toward successful cold-season germination.

Hands-on training in best practices for tea grade medicinal herb crops, from aerial harvest timing to post harvest handling and drying. Learn grower focused techniques at a horticulture research and extension center in Mills River.

Hands-on training in best practices for tea grade medicinal herb crops, from aerial harvest timing to post harvest handling and drying. Learn grower focused techniques at a horticulture research and extension center in Mills River.
Hands-on training in best practices for tea grade medicinal herb crops, from aerial harvest timing to post harvest handling and drying. Learn grower focused techniques at a horticulture research and extension center in Mills River.
Hands-on herbal tea gardening workshop focused on growing, harvesting, and preparing homegrown botanicals for the cup. Learn practical tips at the Madison County Cooperative Extension office in Marshall for starting a tea garden and timing your harvest.
Hands-on herbal tea gardening workshop focused on growing, harvesting, and preparing homegrown botanicals for the cup. Learn practical tips at the Madison County Cooperative Extension office in Marshall for starting a tea garden and timing your harvest.
Hands-on herbal tea gardening workshop focused on growing, harvesting, and preparing homegrown botanicals for the cup. Learn practical tips at the Madison County Cooperative Extension office in Marshall for starting a tea garden and timing your harvest.
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.
Hands-on food preservation workshop covering fermentation fundamentals while you mix and pack brine to make classic fermented pickles. Practical tips on safe processing, ingredients, and troubleshooting for crunchy, tangy results at home.
Hands-on food preservation workshop covering fermentation fundamentals while you mix and pack brine to make classic fermented pickles. Practical tips on safe processing, ingredients, and troubleshooting for crunchy, tangy results at home.
Hands-on food preservation workshop covering fermentation fundamentals while you mix and pack brine to make classic fermented pickles. Practical tips on safe processing, ingredients, and troubleshooting for crunchy, tangy results at home.
Hands-on terrarium making class with tool demonstrations and step-by-step guidance on building a mini indoor garden. Learn basic plant care and design techniques in a garden center workshop setting.
Hands-on terrarium making class with tool demonstrations and step-by-step guidance on building a mini indoor garden. Learn basic plant care and design techniques in a garden center workshop setting.
Hands-on terrarium making class with tool demonstrations and step-by-step guidance on building a mini indoor garden. Learn basic plant care and design techniques in a garden center workshop setting.
Hands-on guidance for turning homegrown produce and handmade goods into a scalable side business, with practical tools for pricing, planning, and growth. Connect with local growers and makers for actionable next steps and support.
Hands-on guidance for turning homegrown produce and handmade goods into a scalable side business, with practical tools for pricing, planning, and growth. Connect with local growers and makers for actionable next steps and support.
Hands-on guidance for turning homegrown produce and handmade goods into a scalable side business, with practical tools for pricing, planning, and growth. Connect with local growers and makers for actionable next steps and support.

An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the harvest into simple, delicious meals. Expect monthly hands-on cooking, take-home handouts, and free seeds.

An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the harvest into simple, delicious meals. Expect monthly hands-on cooking, take-home handouts, and free seeds.
An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the harvest into simple, delicious meals. Expect monthly hands-on cooking, take-home handouts, and free seeds.

Hands-on soil ecology class exploring soil biology, the soil food web, and what makes a healthy soil ecosystem. Examine microscope slide images of real living soil samples and learn how to interpret what you see through guided demonstrations.

Hands-on soil ecology class exploring soil biology, the soil food web, and what makes a healthy soil ecosystem. Examine microscope slide images of real living soil samples and learn how to interpret what you see through guided demonstrations.
Hands-on soil ecology class exploring soil biology, the soil food web, and what makes a healthy soil ecosystem. Examine microscope slide images of real living soil samples and learn how to interpret what you see through guided demonstrations.

Practical gardening pointers on identifying true pests and managing insects, fungi, and invasive weeds with minimal harm to bees and other pollinators. Learn why wasps can be allies and how biodiversity supports healthier gardens.

Practical gardening pointers on identifying true pests and managing insects, fungi, and invasive weeds with minimal harm to bees and other pollinators. Learn why wasps can be allies and how biodiversity supports healthier gardens.
Practical gardening pointers on identifying true pests and managing insects, fungi, and invasive weeds with minimal harm to bees and other pollinators. Learn why wasps can be allies and how biodiversity supports healthier gardens.