
Downtown Asheville Plant Clinic
Hands-on gardening help from Master Gardener volunteers with plant and insect sample identification, troubleshooting, and practical growing tips. Grab a soil test kit and learn about upcoming in-person gardening programs while browsing the tailgate market.
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Get one on one help from Extension Master Gardener volunteers with planting plans, soil and pest problems, and plant diagnosis using photos or samples. Support is available by phone, email, or drop in during weekday helpline hours.

Get one on one help from Extension Master Gardener volunteers with planting plans, soil and pest problems, and plant diagnosis using photos or samples. Support is available by phone, email, or drop in during weekday helpline hours.
Get one on one help from Extension Master Gardener volunteers with planting plans, soil and pest problems, and plant diagnosis using photos or samples. Support is available by phone, email, or drop in during weekday helpline hours.

Drop-in gardening Q&A with Extension Master Gardener volunteers for practical, research-based help on plant care, soil issues, pests, and seasonal yard questions. Support is available by phone, email, or in person at the county extension office.

Drop-in gardening Q&A with Extension Master Gardener volunteers for practical, research-based help on plant care, soil issues, pests, and seasonal yard questions. Support is available by phone, email, or in person at the county extension office.
Drop-in gardening Q&A with Extension Master Gardener volunteers for practical, research-based help on plant care, soil issues, pests, and seasonal yard questions. Support is available by phone, email, or in person at the county extension office.

Get practical, research-based gardening help from Buncombe County Cooperative Extension staff, with guidance tailored to Western North Carolina soils, pests, and seasonal planting. Ideal for troubleshooting plant problems and planning home gardens and landscapes.

Get practical, research-based gardening help from Buncombe County Cooperative Extension staff, with guidance tailored to Western North Carolina soils, pests, and seasonal planting. Ideal for troubleshooting plant problems and planning home gardens and landscapes.
Get practical, research-based gardening help from Buncombe County Cooperative Extension staff, with guidance tailored to Western North Carolina soils, pests, and seasonal planting. Ideal for troubleshooting plant problems and planning home gardens and landscapes.

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 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.
Hands on intro to indoor houseplant care with practical tips on maintenance, pest control, repotting, and propagation. Leave with a potted plant and confidence for keeping common houseplants thriving at home.
Hands on intro to indoor houseplant care with practical tips on maintenance, pest control, repotting, and propagation. Leave with a potted plant and confidence for keeping common houseplants thriving at home.
Hands on intro to indoor houseplant care with practical tips on maintenance, pest control, repotting, and propagation. Leave with a potted plant and confidence for keeping common houseplants thriving at home.
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 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.
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.

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 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 pollinator ID and counting session in a learning garden supporting the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Expect guided observation of bees, butterflies, and other common pollinators while contributing local data for conservation.
Hands-on pollinator ID and counting session in a learning garden supporting the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Expect guided observation of bees, butterflies, and other common pollinators while contributing local data for conservation.
Hands-on pollinator ID and counting session in a learning garden supporting the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Expect guided observation of bees, butterflies, and other common pollinators while contributing local data for conservation.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.

A practical gardening lecture linking backyard curiosity to real conservation of Southern Appalachian native plants. Learn how creative public engagement at the North Carolina Arboretum builds stronger communities through mountain gardening and stewardship.

A practical gardening lecture linking backyard curiosity to real conservation of Southern Appalachian native plants. Learn how creative public engagement at the North Carolina Arboretum builds stronger communities through mountain gardening and stewardship.
A practical gardening lecture linking backyard curiosity to real conservation of Southern Appalachian native plants. Learn how creative public engagement at the North Carolina Arboretum builds stronger communities through mountain gardening and stewardship.
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 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.

Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.

Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.
Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.
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 backyard herbalism workshop focused on identifying common summer herbs, seasonal harvesting techniques, and making simple tinctures and salves. Ideal for urban gardeners and beginners seeking practical plant medicine skills.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshop focused on identifying common summer herbs, seasonal harvesting techniques, and making simple tinctures and salves. Ideal for urban gardeners and beginners seeking practical plant medicine skills.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshop focused on identifying common summer herbs, seasonal harvesting techniques, and making simple tinctures and salves. Ideal for urban gardeners and beginners seeking practical plant medicine skills.
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.