
Garden Helpline
Drop-in gardening advice with Extension Master Gardener volunteers, with help troubleshooting pests, plant diseases, soil issues, and seasonal planting questions. Get guidance by phone, email, or in person at the county extension office.
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Get one on one help from Extension Master Gardener volunteers with plant problems, soil questions, pest identification, and seasonal garden planning. Support is available by phone, email, or in person drop in at the county extension office.

Get one on one help from Extension Master Gardener volunteers with plant problems, soil questions, pest identification, and seasonal garden planning. Support is available by phone, email, or in person drop in at the county extension office.
Get one on one help from Extension Master Gardener volunteers with plant problems, soil questions, pest identification, and seasonal garden planning. Support is available by phone, email, or in person drop in at the county extension office.

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.

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.

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 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 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.
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 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 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.

A horticulturalist led talk breaks down the ecology benefits of native plants and why they matter in Western North Carolina gardens. Expect practical guidance for adding natives at home plus a curated list of favorite species for inspiration.

A horticulturalist led talk breaks down the ecology benefits of native plants and why they matter in Western North Carolina gardens. Expect practical guidance for adding natives at home plus a curated list of favorite species for inspiration.
A horticulturalist led talk breaks down the ecology benefits of native plants and why they matter in Western North Carolina gardens. Expect practical guidance for adding natives at home plus a curated list of favorite species for inspiration.

An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the month’s produce into a shared meal. Includes free handouts, seeds, and practical seasonal tips.

An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the month’s produce into a shared meal. Includes free handouts, seeds, and practical seasonal tips.
An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the month’s produce into a shared meal. Includes free handouts, seeds, and practical seasonal tips.

Seasonal native plant sale set among woodland trails and curated garden beds, ideal for fall planting and habitat building. Browse locally adapted perennials and shrubs while chatting with gardeners about pollinator friendly landscaping.

Seasonal native plant sale set among woodland trails and curated garden beds, ideal for fall planting and habitat building. Browse locally adapted perennials and shrubs while chatting with gardeners about pollinator friendly landscaping.
Seasonal native plant sale set among woodland trails and curated garden beds, ideal for fall planting and habitat building. Browse locally adapted perennials and shrubs while chatting with gardeners about pollinator friendly landscaping.
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.
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 community repair clinic where volunteer fixers troubleshoot and mend small household items you can fit in a car—appliances, tools, furniture, sewing machines, and small engines. Emphasis on safety and waste reduction by extending the life of everyday gear.

Hands-on community repair clinic where volunteer fixers troubleshoot and mend small household items you can fit in a car—appliances, tools, furniture, sewing machines, and small engines. Emphasis on safety and waste reduction by extending the life of everyday gear.
Hands-on community repair clinic where volunteer fixers troubleshoot and mend small household items you can fit in a car—appliances, tools, furniture, sewing machines, and small engines. Emphasis on safety and waste reduction by extending the life of everyday gear.

Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.

Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
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 repair help for household items you can fit in your car—small appliances, tools, heirlooms, sewing machines, small engines, and furniture—aimed at keeping usable goods out of the landfill. Volunteer fixers troubleshoot, mend, and advise while prioritizing safety limits on certain items.

Hands-on repair help for household items you can fit in your car—small appliances, tools, heirlooms, sewing machines, small engines, and furniture—aimed at keeping usable goods out of the landfill. Volunteer fixers troubleshoot, mend, and advise while prioritizing safety limits on certain items.
Hands-on repair help for household items you can fit in your car—small appliances, tools, heirlooms, sewing machines, small engines, and furniture—aimed at keeping usable goods out of the landfill. Volunteer fixers troubleshoot, mend, and advise while prioritizing safety limits on certain items.

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.