GARDEN LIFE SERIES Part 1
An eight-module gardening series focused on transforming your garden, with practical learning for people interested in developing their outdoor space and building stronger gardening knowledge.
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An introductory meeting explains the Extension Master Gardener program, including how to train in gardening and horticulture while supporting community education and local residents across Transylvania County.
An introductory meeting explains the Extension Master Gardener program, including how to train in gardening and horticulture while supporting community education and local residents across Transylvania County.
An introductory meeting explains the Extension Master Gardener program, including how to train in gardening and horticulture while supporting community education and local residents across Transylvania County.

Practical gardening class tackles common landscape challenges, including erosion control, shade-loving groundcovers, and steep bank planting. Novice and experienced gardeners can explore solutions shaped by local questions and growing conditions.

Practical gardening class tackles common landscape challenges, including erosion control, shade-loving groundcovers, and steep bank planting. Novice and experienced gardeners can explore solutions shaped by local questions and growing conditions.
Practical gardening class tackles common landscape challenges, including erosion control, shade-loving groundcovers, and steep bank planting. Novice and experienced gardeners can explore solutions shaped by local questions and growing conditions.

Practical gardening advice tackles erosion control, shade groundcovers, and steep bank challenges through questions raised by local gardeners. Novice and experienced growers can explore solutions suited to Western North Carolina gardens.

Practical gardening advice tackles erosion control, shade groundcovers, and steep bank challenges through questions raised by local gardeners. Novice and experienced growers can explore solutions suited to Western North Carolina gardens.
Practical gardening advice tackles erosion control, shade groundcovers, and steep bank challenges through questions raised by local gardeners. Novice and experienced growers can explore solutions suited to Western North Carolina gardens.
Explore soil composition, organic matter, soil sampling, and test interpretation through practical guidance for improving growing conditions. Learn how healthier soil supports stronger crops and productive gardens.
Explore soil composition, organic matter, soil sampling, and test interpretation through practical guidance for improving growing conditions. Learn how healthier soil supports stronger crops and productive gardens.
Explore soil composition, organic matter, soil sampling, and test interpretation through practical guidance for improving growing conditions. Learn how healthier soil supports stronger crops and productive gardens.

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 lesson in safe water bath canning to preserve garden produce, with step-by-step guidance on jars, lids, acidity, processing times, and storage. Practical food preservation skills in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on lesson in safe water bath canning to preserve garden produce, with step-by-step guidance on jars, lids, acidity, processing times, and storage. Practical food preservation skills in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on lesson in safe water bath canning to preserve garden produce, with step-by-step guidance on jars, lids, acidity, processing times, and storage. Practical food preservation skills in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
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.
Learn the basics of fermentation science through a hands-on sauerkraut workshop, then pack and take home a jar of your own tangy, probiotic cabbage ferment.
Learn the basics of fermentation science through a hands-on sauerkraut workshop, then pack and take home a jar of your own tangy, probiotic cabbage ferment.
Learn the basics of fermentation science through a hands-on sauerkraut workshop, then pack and take home a jar of your own tangy, probiotic cabbage ferment.
Learn practical techniques for dividing and repotting houseplants, including how to support healthy roots and thriving indoor greenery. Build gardening skills and confidence caring for common indoor plants.
Learn practical techniques for dividing and repotting houseplants, including how to support healthy roots and thriving indoor greenery. Build gardening skills and confidence caring for common indoor plants.
Learn practical techniques for dividing and repotting houseplants, including how to support healthy roots and thriving indoor greenery. Build gardening skills and confidence caring for common indoor plants.

Explore thoughtful tree choices for a changing climate and the landscape reshaped by Helene. This indoor and outdoor class connects resilient planting decisions with long-term care for Asheville’s trees.

Explore thoughtful tree choices for a changing climate and the landscape reshaped by Helene. This indoor and outdoor class connects resilient planting decisions with long-term care for Asheville’s trees.
Explore thoughtful tree choices for a changing climate and the landscape reshaped by Helene. This indoor and outdoor class connects resilient planting decisions with long-term care for Asheville’s trees.
A beginner-focused sourdough workshop covering key terminology plus how to feed, maintain, and troubleshoot a starter. Expect practical guidance geared toward home bakers building confidence with fermentation basics.
A beginner-focused sourdough workshop covering key terminology plus how to feed, maintain, and troubleshoot a starter. Expect practical guidance geared toward home bakers building confidence with fermentation basics.
A beginner-focused sourdough workshop covering key terminology plus how to feed, maintain, and troubleshoot a starter. Expect practical guidance geared toward home bakers building confidence with fermentation basics.
Young chefs taste test healthy holiday favorites and explore approachable recipes they can prepare together or independently. A hands-on cooking activity builds confidence and practical kitchen skills.
Young chefs taste test healthy holiday favorites and explore approachable recipes they can prepare together or independently. A hands-on cooking activity builds confidence and practical kitchen skills.
Young chefs taste test healthy holiday favorites and explore approachable recipes they can prepare together or independently. A hands-on cooking activity builds confidence and practical kitchen skills.
A talk on medicinal herb production in Transylvania County explores farm operations, land stewardship, and the cultivation of plants used in herbal wellness, led by Gaia Herbs’ director of farm operations.
A talk on medicinal herb production in Transylvania County explores farm operations, land stewardship, and the cultivation of plants used in herbal wellness, led by Gaia Herbs’ director of farm operations.
A talk on medicinal herb production in Transylvania County explores farm operations, land stewardship, and the cultivation of plants used in herbal wellness, led by Gaia Herbs’ director of farm operations.
Learn practical techniques for dividing and repotting houseplants, with guidance on keeping indoor plants healthy and thriving through careful root separation and fresh soil.
Learn practical techniques for dividing and repotting houseplants, with guidance on keeping indoor plants healthy and thriving through careful root separation and fresh soil.
Learn practical techniques for dividing and repotting houseplants, with guidance on keeping indoor plants healthy and thriving through careful root separation and fresh soil.
Build practical food preservation skills through hands-on instruction in boiling-water-bath canning, learning safe techniques while preparing apple preserves in a beginner-friendly community workshop.
Build practical food preservation skills through hands-on instruction in boiling-water-bath canning, learning safe techniques while preparing apple preserves in a beginner-friendly community workshop.
Build practical food preservation skills through hands-on instruction in boiling-water-bath canning, learning safe techniques while preparing apple preserves in a beginner-friendly community workshop.
Practical instruction in kitchen sanitation and food safety for entrepreneurs and chefs preparing to work in a shared value-added production kitchen, covering safe practices for small-scale food businesses.
Practical instruction in kitchen sanitation and food safety for entrepreneurs and chefs preparing to work in a shared value-added production kitchen, covering safe practices for small-scale food businesses.
Practical instruction in kitchen sanitation and food safety for entrepreneurs and chefs preparing to work in a shared value-added production kitchen, covering safe practices for small-scale food businesses.
Learn a science-based method for preserving produce and supporting nutrition while making spicy cabbage sauerkraut and ginger ale. Explore practical fermentation techniques for flavorful homemade foods.
Learn a science-based method for preserving produce and supporting nutrition while making spicy cabbage sauerkraut and ginger ale. Explore practical fermentation techniques for flavorful homemade foods.
Learn a science-based method for preserving produce and supporting nutrition while making spicy cabbage sauerkraut and ginger ale. Explore practical fermentation techniques for flavorful homemade foods.
A focused three-hour training reviews commercial pesticide application practices and earns North Carolina recertification credit for licensed applicators. Designed for professionals maintaining credentials through continuing education.
A focused three-hour training reviews commercial pesticide application practices and earns North Carolina recertification credit for licensed applicators. Designed for professionals maintaining credentials through continuing education.
A focused three-hour training reviews commercial pesticide application practices and earns North Carolina recertification credit for licensed applicators. Designed for professionals maintaining credentials through continuing education.
Plant Ecology
MoreExplore how plants interact with one another and with fungi, insects, and other organisms, building a deeper understanding of ecological relationships and the living systems around us.
Explore how plants interact with one another and with fungi, insects, and other organisms, building a deeper understanding of ecological relationships and the living systems around us.
Explore how plants interact with one another and with fungi, insects, and other organisms, building a deeper understanding of ecological relationships and the living systems around us.

Explore how outdoor education and multigenerational learning deepen people’s connection to nature and inspire environmental stewardship. Horticulture educator Isaac Wyatt shares ways learning outdoors can benefit communities and the environment.

Explore how outdoor education and multigenerational learning deepen people’s connection to nature and inspire environmental stewardship. Horticulture educator Isaac Wyatt shares ways learning outdoors can benefit communities and the environment.
Explore how outdoor education and multigenerational learning deepen people’s connection to nature and inspire environmental stewardship. Horticulture educator Isaac Wyatt shares ways learning outdoors can benefit communities and the environment.
