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Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Practical guidance on integrating native perennials, shrubs, and pollinator friendly groundcovers into suburban home landscapes, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension educators; includes site assessment, plant selection, and maintenance tips.
Practical guidance on integrating native perennials, shrubs, and pollinator friendly groundcovers into suburban home landscapes, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension educators; includes site assessment, plant selection, and maintenance tips.
Practical guidance on integrating native perennials, shrubs, and pollinator friendly groundcovers into suburban home landscapes, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension educators; includes site assessment, plant selection, and maintenance tips.
Two hour private pesticide recertification workshop awarding both V and X credits. Classroom style training led by N.C. Cooperative Extension focused on applicator compliance and safe, up to date pesticide practices.
Two hour private pesticide recertification workshop awarding both V and X credits. Classroom style training led by N.C. Cooperative Extension focused on applicator compliance and safe, up to date pesticide practices.
Two hour private pesticide recertification workshop awarding both V and X credits. Classroom style training led by N.C. Cooperative Extension focused on applicator compliance and safe, up to date pesticide practices.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.

An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting for small and medium gardens, then turning the harvest into simple, delicious meals. Includes free seeds and handouts plus a shared meal cooked together each month.

An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting for small and medium gardens, then turning the harvest into simple, delicious meals. Includes free seeds and handouts plus a shared meal cooked together each month.
An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting for small and medium gardens, then turning the harvest into simple, delicious meals. Includes free seeds and handouts plus a shared meal cooked together each month.
Interactive, hands-on gardening workshop focused on building living soil and boosting soil health through natural methods. Learn practical techniques to turn garden beds into a thriving soil ecosystem with expert guidance and demos.
Interactive, hands-on gardening workshop focused on building living soil and boosting soil health through natural methods. Learn practical techniques to turn garden beds into a thriving soil ecosystem with expert guidance and demos.
Interactive, hands-on gardening workshop focused on building living soil and boosting soil health through natural methods. Learn practical techniques to turn garden beds into a thriving soil ecosystem with expert guidance and demos.

One on one help decoding Buncombe County’s January 2026 reassessment, with staff and volunteer real estate pros ready to review property details, explain tax relief programs, and walk through appeal options and filing steps.

One on one help decoding Buncombe County’s January 2026 reassessment, with staff and volunteer real estate pros ready to review property details, explain tax relief programs, and walk through appeal options and filing steps.
One on one help decoding Buncombe County’s January 2026 reassessment, with staff and volunteer real estate pros ready to review property details, explain tax relief programs, and walk through appeal options and filing steps.

Practical gardening seminar on deer resistant flowers, shrubs, and perennials that thrive in Western North Carolina. Learn proven deterrent strategies like natural and commercial repellents, fencing options, and wildlife smart garden design.

Practical gardening seminar on deer resistant flowers, shrubs, and perennials that thrive in Western North Carolina. Learn proven deterrent strategies like natural and commercial repellents, fencing options, and wildlife smart garden design.
Practical gardening seminar on deer resistant flowers, shrubs, and perennials that thrive in Western North Carolina. Learn proven deterrent strategies like natural and commercial repellents, fencing options, and wildlife smart garden design.

Hands-on field identification of common native cool and warm season grasses using dry samples and habitat observations, with practical tips for choosing species for home landscapes and supporting grass skippers and other butterflies.

Hands-on field identification of common native cool and warm season grasses using dry samples and habitat observations, with practical tips for choosing species for home landscapes and supporting grass skippers and other butterflies.
Hands-on field identification of common native cool and warm season grasses using dry samples and habitat observations, with practical tips for choosing species for home landscapes and supporting grass skippers and other butterflies.

Guided neighborhood foraging walks identifying seasonal wild edibles while teaching safe harvesting, plant ID, and ethical foraging practices. Walks emphasize hands-on learning, community connection, and observation green spaces.

Guided neighborhood foraging walks identifying seasonal wild edibles while teaching safe harvesting, plant ID, and ethical foraging practices. Walks emphasize hands-on learning, community connection, and observation green spaces.
Guided neighborhood foraging walks identifying seasonal wild edibles while teaching safe harvesting, plant ID, and ethical foraging practices. Walks emphasize hands-on learning, community connection, and observation green spaces.

A guided springtime stroll through Asheville Botanical Garden focused on wildflower identification and local plant ecology with Dr. David Clarke. Expect slow-paced trail walking, field naturalist insights, and plenty of time for questions and close-up viewing.

A guided springtime stroll through Asheville Botanical Garden focused on wildflower identification and local plant ecology with Dr. David Clarke. Expect slow-paced trail walking, field naturalist insights, and plenty of time for questions and close-up viewing.
A guided springtime stroll through Asheville Botanical Garden focused on wildflower identification and local plant ecology with Dr. David Clarke. Expect slow-paced trail walking, field naturalist insights, and plenty of time for questions and close-up viewing.

Springtime herb celebration with vendor stalls selling potted herbs, native plants, and artisan goods, plus hands-on gardening workshops and planting demonstrations for home gardeners and family activities.

Springtime herb celebration with vendor stalls selling potted herbs, native plants, and artisan goods, plus hands-on gardening workshops and planting demonstrations for home gardeners and family activities.
Springtime herb celebration with vendor stalls selling potted herbs, native plants, and artisan goods, plus hands-on gardening workshops and planting demonstrations for home gardeners and family activities.

Seed packets, seedlings, and cuttings trade hands on the Reuters Terrace steps at Pack Square Park, keeping viable extras out of the trash. A low cost community plant swap for anyone wanting to start or expand a spring garden.

Seed packets, seedlings, and cuttings trade hands on the Reuters Terrace steps at Pack Square Park, keeping viable extras out of the trash. A low cost community plant swap for anyone wanting to start or expand a spring garden.
Seed packets, seedlings, and cuttings trade hands on the Reuters Terrace steps at Pack Square Park, keeping viable extras out of the trash. A low cost community plant swap for anyone wanting to start or expand a spring garden.

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 sourdough workshop teaching starter creation, feeding, and basic shaping for new bakers, led by a Transylvania County Extension agent at the Cooperative Extension center in Brevard.
Hands on sourdough workshop teaching starter creation, feeding, and basic shaping for new bakers, led by a Transylvania County Extension agent at the Cooperative Extension center in Brevard.
Hands on sourdough workshop teaching starter creation, feeding, and basic shaping for new bakers, led by a Transylvania County Extension agent at the Cooperative Extension center in Brevard.

Hands-on tree identification class using bark, buds, and early leaf-out clues alongside field guides to spot common Western North Carolina species. A relaxed outdoor walk on easy trails and paved paths around the arboretum grounds.

Hands-on tree identification class using bark, buds, and early leaf-out clues alongside field guides to spot common Western North Carolina species. A relaxed outdoor walk on easy trails and paved paths around the arboretum grounds.
Hands-on tree identification class using bark, buds, and early leaf-out clues alongside field guides to spot common Western North Carolina species. A relaxed outdoor walk on easy trails and paved paths around the arboretum grounds.

Year round market with rows of locally grown fruits and vegetables, sourwood honey, potted plants and mountain made crafts; daily hours provide steady access to farm fresh produce, artisanal goods and plant vendors.

Year round market with rows of locally grown fruits and vegetables, sourwood honey, potted plants and mountain made crafts; daily hours provide steady access to farm fresh produce, artisanal goods and plant vendors.
Year round market with rows of locally grown fruits and vegetables, sourwood honey, potted plants and mountain made crafts; daily hours provide steady access to farm fresh produce, artisanal goods and plant vendors.

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 beginner sourdough lesson led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter care, fermentation timing, and baking fundamentals. Practical, skills-focused instruction geared to first-time home bakers.
Hands-on beginner sourdough lesson led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter care, fermentation timing, and baking fundamentals. Practical, skills-focused instruction geared to first-time home bakers.
Hands-on beginner sourdough lesson led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter care, fermentation timing, and baking fundamentals. Practical, skills-focused instruction geared to first-time home bakers.
Hands-on mushroom cultivation class inoculating sustainably sourced hardwood logs with spawn for home harvests of gourmet and medicinal varieties. Practical growing tips in a plant nursery setting with take-home logs.
Hands-on mushroom cultivation class inoculating sustainably sourced hardwood logs with spawn for home harvests of gourmet and medicinal varieties. Practical growing tips in a plant nursery setting with take-home logs.
Hands-on mushroom cultivation class inoculating sustainably sourced hardwood logs with spawn for home harvests of gourmet and medicinal varieties. Practical growing tips in a plant nursery setting with take-home logs.