11th Annual NC Medicinal Herb Grower and Buyer Event
Annual gathering connecting North Carolina medicinal herb growers with buyers for relationship-building and industry exchange. Held at a horticultural research and extension center, with an agriculture-focused, professional meetup vibe centered on cultivation and sourcing.
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Explore adaptogens and traditional herbal allies through a lifestyle medicine lens, learning how plants may support stress resilience, nervous system regulation, and healthy blood sugar through interconnected body systems.
Explore adaptogens and traditional herbal allies through a lifestyle medicine lens, learning how plants may support stress resilience, nervous system regulation, and healthy blood sugar through interconnected body systems.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.

Hands-on seed and plant swapping with local growers, plus story-sharing and practical tips for home gardens. A free, come-as-you-are gathering centered on regional seed saving, resilience, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections.

Hands-on seed and plant swapping with local growers, plus story-sharing and practical tips for home gardens. A free, come-as-you-are gathering centered on regional seed saving, resilience, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections.
Hands-on seed and plant swapping with local growers, plus story-sharing and practical tips for home gardens. A free, come-as-you-are gathering centered on regional seed saving, resilience, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections.

A community seed and plant exchange where local gardeners trade seedlings, cuttings, and saved seeds while swapping growing tips and regional gardening know how. Expect a casual, neighborly meetup geared toward fall planting and sharing extras.

A community seed and plant exchange where local gardeners trade seedlings, cuttings, and saved seeds while swapping growing tips and regional gardening know how. Expect a casual, neighborly meetup geared toward fall planting and sharing extras.
A community seed and plant exchange where local gardeners trade seedlings, cuttings, and saved seeds while swapping growing tips and regional gardening know how. Expect a casual, neighborly meetup geared toward fall planting and sharing extras.

Guided community walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles and learning safe, practical foraging techniques. Expect an easy-paced nature stroll with hands-on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local ecology context.

Guided community walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles and learning safe, practical foraging techniques. Expect an easy-paced nature stroll with hands-on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local ecology context.
Guided community walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles and learning safe, practical foraging techniques. Expect an easy-paced nature stroll with hands-on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local ecology context.
Hands-on garden planning session focused on mapping a vegetable plot, choosing crops, and timing plantings for next season. Expect practical tips and peer discussion for building a more bountiful, low-stress veggie patch.
Hands-on garden planning session focused on mapping a vegetable plot, choosing crops, and timing plantings for next season. Expect practical tips and peer discussion for building a more bountiful, low-stress veggie patch.
Hands-on garden planning session focused on mapping a vegetable plot, choosing crops, and timing plantings for next season. Expect practical tips and peer discussion for building a more bountiful, low-stress veggie patch.
After-hours arboretum wander with plant-forward sips that connect local botanicals, craft spirits, and sense of place. Expect guided tasting notes and garden strolls centered on roots, herbs, and regional terroir.
After-hours arboretum wander with plant-forward sips that connect local botanicals, craft spirits, and sense of place. Expect guided tasting notes and garden strolls centered on roots, herbs, and regional terroir.
After-hours arboretum wander with plant-forward sips that connect local botanicals, craft spirits, and sense of place. Expect guided tasting notes and garden strolls centered on roots, herbs, and regional terroir.

A fall festival on a college farm with a working lands showcase, community education, and seasonal outdoor activities. Expect local vendors and hands-on learning centered on regional agriculture, land stewardship, and rural livelihoods.

A fall festival on a college farm with a working lands showcase, community education, and seasonal outdoor activities. Expect local vendors and hands-on learning centered on regional agriculture, land stewardship, and rural livelihoods.
A fall festival on a college farm with a working lands showcase, community education, and seasonal outdoor activities. Expect local vendors and hands-on learning centered on regional agriculture, land stewardship, and rural livelihoods.

A restorative afternoon retreat on quieter Arboretum trails blends mindfulness, breathwork, and Shinrin Yoku nature therapy among towering trees and fresh mountain air. Slow-paced walking and reflective practices wrap up with a shared community celebration.

A restorative afternoon retreat on quieter Arboretum trails blends mindfulness, breathwork, and Shinrin Yoku nature therapy among towering trees and fresh mountain air. Slow-paced walking and reflective practices wrap up with a shared community celebration.
A restorative afternoon retreat on quieter Arboretum trails blends mindfulness, breathwork, and Shinrin Yoku nature therapy among towering trees and fresh mountain air. Slow-paced walking and reflective practices wrap up with a shared community celebration.

Hands-on demonstration of hemlock treatment methods focused on hemlock woolly adelgid management and tree health. Learn practical application steps and best practices in a botanical garden setting with local experts.

Hands-on demonstration of hemlock treatment methods focused on hemlock woolly adelgid management and tree health. Learn practical application steps and best practices in a botanical garden setting with local experts.
Hands-on demonstration of hemlock treatment methods focused on hemlock woolly adelgid management and tree health. Learn practical application steps and best practices in a botanical garden setting with local experts.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.

Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.

Browse and purchase traditional and contemporary Appalachian crafts from local artists, with vendors and musicians spread across garden and lawn spaces. A celebration of regional art, makers, and mountain heritage.

Browse and purchase traditional and contemporary Appalachian crafts from local artists, with vendors and musicians spread across garden and lawn spaces. A celebration of regional art, makers, and mountain heritage.
Browse and purchase traditional and contemporary Appalachian crafts from local artists, with vendors and musicians spread across garden and lawn spaces. A celebration of regional art, makers, and mountain heritage.

Hands-on herbal wellness class exploring adaptogens and other plant allies for stress support and whole-body balance. Learn practical ways to integrate herbs into daily routines in an outdoor setting.

Hands-on herbal wellness class exploring adaptogens and other plant allies for stress support and whole-body balance. Learn practical ways to integrate herbs into daily routines in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on herbal wellness class exploring adaptogens and other plant allies for stress support and whole-body balance. Learn practical ways to integrate herbs into daily routines in an outdoor setting.

Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.

Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.
Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.
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.

Seasonal foraging walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying autumn edible plants and their uses. Learn safe ID tips, harvest ethics, and local ecology while exploring trails with Roots Marshall.

Seasonal foraging walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying autumn edible plants and their uses. Learn safe ID tips, harvest ethics, and local ecology while exploring trails with Roots Marshall.
Seasonal foraging walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying autumn edible plants and their uses. Learn safe ID tips, harvest ethics, and local ecology while exploring trails with Roots Marshall.

Hands-on field training in identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville, with safety guidance and ethical harvesting practices. Practical nature skills and tasting tips geared toward curious beginners and outdoor learners.

Hands-on field training in identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville, with safety guidance and ethical harvesting practices. Practical nature skills and tasting tips geared toward curious beginners and outdoor learners.
Hands-on field training in identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville, with safety guidance and ethical harvesting practices. Practical nature skills and tasting tips geared toward curious beginners and outdoor learners.

Immersive sound bath in a botanical garden setting, pairing resonant tones and gentle vibrations with fresh-air stillness. A guided relaxation experience designed for stress relief, grounding, and quiet reflection outdoors.

Immersive sound bath in a botanical garden setting, pairing resonant tones and gentle vibrations with fresh-air stillness. A guided relaxation experience designed for stress relief, grounding, and quiet reflection outdoors.
Immersive sound bath in a botanical garden setting, pairing resonant tones and gentle vibrations with fresh-air stillness. A guided relaxation experience designed for stress relief, grounding, and quiet reflection outdoors.

Monthly women’s group talk focused on bird-friendly gardening, with practical tips like habitat planting and yard practices that support local birds. Casual post-speaker mingling encourages conversation and community connections.

Monthly women’s group talk focused on bird-friendly gardening, with practical tips like habitat planting and yard practices that support local birds. Casual post-speaker mingling encourages conversation and community connections.
Monthly women’s group talk focused on bird-friendly gardening, with practical tips like habitat planting and yard practices that support local birds. Casual post-speaker mingling encourages conversation and community connections.