Thursdays in the Learning Garden: Hands on Dyeing with Madder
Hands-on natural dyeing workshop focused on prepping fiber, extracting plant pigment, and dyeing with madder roots for rich earthy reds and oranges. Practical techniques and take-home know-how in a garden learning setting.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
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.
Hands-on guidance for starting a productive home vegetable garden, from soil prep and planting schedules to growing fresh, flavorful produce. Practical tips tailored to Western North Carolina conditions with Cooperative Extension expertise.
Hands-on guidance for starting a productive home vegetable garden, from soil prep and planting schedules to growing fresh, flavorful produce. Practical tips tailored to Western North Carolina conditions with Cooperative Extension expertise.
Hands-on guidance for starting a productive home vegetable garden, from soil prep and planting schedules to growing fresh, flavorful produce. Practical tips tailored to Western North Carolina conditions with Cooperative Extension expertise.
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.
Docent-led walk through themed garden beds like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, Pollinator and Vegetable gardens, plus the compost area and sun and shade plantings. Practical horticulture tips and seasonal growing insights throughout the tour.
Docent-led walk through themed garden beds like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, Pollinator and Vegetable gardens, plus the compost area and sun and shade plantings. Practical horticulture tips and seasonal growing insights throughout the tour.
Docent-led walk through themed garden beds like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, Pollinator and Vegetable gardens, plus the compost area and sun and shade plantings. Practical horticulture tips and seasonal growing insights throughout the tour.
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.
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 fermentation workshop teaching a science-based approach to preserving produce and boosting nutrition through sauerkraut and kombucha. Expect step-by-step technique, food safety guidance, and practical take-home know-how in a classroom-style setting.
Hands-on fermentation workshop teaching a science-based approach to preserving produce and boosting nutrition through sauerkraut and kombucha. Expect step-by-step technique, food safety guidance, and practical take-home know-how in a classroom-style setting.
Hands-on fermentation workshop teaching a science-based approach to preserving produce and boosting nutrition through sauerkraut and kombucha. Expect step-by-step technique, food safety guidance, and practical take-home know-how in a classroom-style setting.
Hands-on food preservation workshop covering fermentation fundamentals while you mix, salt, and pack cabbage into sauerkraut. Practical tips on safe techniques, timing, and storage for home ferments in a classroom setting.
Hands-on food preservation workshop covering fermentation fundamentals while you mix, salt, and pack cabbage into sauerkraut. Practical tips on safe techniques, timing, and storage for home ferments in a classroom setting.
Hands-on food preservation workshop covering fermentation fundamentals while you mix, salt, and pack cabbage into sauerkraut. Practical tips on safe techniques, timing, and storage for home ferments in a 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.
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 garden stewardship at the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on ecological management of wild garden areas. Expect practical guidance on native plants, invasive control, and habitat restoration while working outdoors alongside local gardeners and conservation-minded neighbors.
Hands-on garden stewardship at the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on ecological management of wild garden areas. Expect practical guidance on native plants, invasive control, and habitat restoration while working outdoors alongside local gardeners and conservation-minded neighbors.
Hands-on garden stewardship at the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on ecological management of wild garden areas. Expect practical guidance on native plants, invasive control, and habitat restoration while working outdoors alongside local gardeners and conservation-minded neighbors.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Hands on investigation of real wood samples and slabs to learn cell types, grain structure, and how anatomy affects strength, texture, and practical uses across tree species. Naturalist led learning in a botanical garden setting.
Hands on investigation of real wood samples and slabs to learn cell types, grain structure, and how anatomy affects strength, texture, and practical uses across tree species. Naturalist led learning in a botanical garden setting.
Hands on investigation of real wood samples and slabs to learn cell types, grain structure, and how anatomy affects strength, texture, and practical uses across tree species. Naturalist led learning in a botanical garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshops teach plant identification, seasonal foraging, and crafting simple remedies like infused oils and teas. Casual outdoor classes emphasize sustainable plant medicine, home apothecary skills, and community learning.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshops teach plant identification, seasonal foraging, and crafting simple remedies like infused oils and teas. Casual outdoor classes emphasize sustainable plant medicine, home apothecary skills, and community learning.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshops teach plant identification, seasonal foraging, and crafting simple remedies like infused oils and teas. Casual outdoor classes emphasize sustainable plant medicine, home apothecary skills, and community learning.
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.
Practical beekeeping basics for beginners, covering how to start and maintain a healthy hive of pollinators. Expect step by step guidance on equipment, hive setup, and early season care at the Cooperative Extension center.
Practical beekeeping basics for beginners, covering how to start and maintain a healthy hive of pollinators. Expect step by step guidance on equipment, hive setup, and early season care at the Cooperative Extension center.
Practical beekeeping basics for beginners, covering how to start and maintain a healthy hive of pollinators. Expect step by step guidance on equipment, hive setup, and early season care at the Cooperative Extension center.
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.