
Gardening on Steep Slopes with Drew Lathin
Practical hillside gardening techniques for steep, erosion prone yards, with guidance on slope stabilization and smart plant selection. Expect tips on native plants, drainage, and low maintenance groundcovers for resilient mountain landscapes.
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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.

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.
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 training in processing saved seeds—cleaning, drying, labeling, and selecting the best stock—followed by practical storage methods for long-term viability. Expect a community learning vibe with take-home tips for home gardens and seed libraries.

Hands-on training in processing saved seeds—cleaning, drying, labeling, and selecting the best stock—followed by practical storage methods for long-term viability. Expect a community learning vibe with take-home tips for home gardens and seed libraries.
Hands-on training in processing saved seeds—cleaning, drying, labeling, and selecting the best stock—followed by practical storage methods for long-term viability. Expect a community learning vibe with take-home tips for home gardens and seed libraries.

A relaxed neighborhood garden walk through West Asheville, with chances to see locally grown flowers, shrubs, and creative yard landscapes up close. Wander at your own pace and chat with neighbors while exploring different garden styles.

A relaxed neighborhood garden walk through West Asheville, with chances to see locally grown flowers, shrubs, and creative yard landscapes up close. Wander at your own pace and chat with neighbors while exploring different garden styles.
A relaxed neighborhood garden walk through West Asheville, with chances to see locally grown flowers, shrubs, and creative yard landscapes up close. Wander at your own pace and chat with neighbors while exploring different garden styles.
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 terrarium building with tool demos and step-by-step guidance for layering soil, moss, and plants into a mini glass garden. Take home practical plant care tips and a finished tabletop terrarium.
Hands-on terrarium building with tool demos and step-by-step guidance for layering soil, moss, and plants into a mini glass garden. Take home practical plant care tips and a finished tabletop terrarium.
Hands-on terrarium building with tool demos and step-by-step guidance for layering soil, moss, and plants into a mini glass garden. Take home practical plant care tips and a finished tabletop terrarium.
Hands-on composting workshop covering the science and practice behind multiple DIY techniques, from kitchen scraps to backyard piles. Learn practical steps for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting compost systems for home gardens.
Hands-on composting workshop covering the science and practice behind multiple DIY techniques, from kitchen scraps to backyard piles. Learn practical steps for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting compost systems for home gardens.
Hands-on composting workshop covering the science and practice behind multiple DIY techniques, from kitchen scraps to backyard piles. Learn practical steps for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting compost systems for home gardens.

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.

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 wildflower identification walk through the Arboretum with practical tips for spotting plant families and narrowing tricky species. Practice using easy field tools and Newcomb’s guide to key out less common blooms.

Hands-on wildflower identification walk through the Arboretum with practical tips for spotting plant families and narrowing tricky species. Practice using easy field tools and Newcomb’s guide to key out less common blooms.
Hands-on wildflower identification walk through the Arboretum with practical tips for spotting plant families and narrowing tricky species. Practice using easy field tools and Newcomb’s guide to key out less common blooms.

Hands-on autumn plant walk through the Arboretum focused on identifying wildflowers by key traits, flower families, and lookalike clues. Learn practical field methods and tools for narrowing down tricky species in real time.

Hands-on autumn plant walk through the Arboretum focused on identifying wildflowers by key traits, flower families, and lookalike clues. Learn practical field methods and tools for narrowing down tricky species in real time.
Hands-on autumn plant walk through the Arboretum focused on identifying wildflowers by key traits, flower families, and lookalike clues. Learn practical field methods and tools for narrowing down tricky species in real time.
Hands-on seed saving workshop focused on processing harvested seeds, cleaning techniques, and long-term storage methods for viability. A community learning night geared toward gardeners building local seed resilience with the Utopian Seed Project.
Hands-on seed saving workshop focused on processing harvested seeds, cleaning techniques, and long-term storage methods for viability. A community learning night geared toward gardeners building local seed resilience with the Utopian Seed Project.
Hands-on seed saving workshop focused on processing harvested seeds, cleaning techniques, and long-term storage methods for viability. A community learning night geared toward gardeners building local seed resilience with the Utopian Seed Project.

Practical composting basics for turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich soil, with clear guidance on bins, browns vs greens, moisture, and troubleshooting odors and pests. A beginner friendly, community focused session geared toward home gardens.

Practical composting basics for turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich soil, with clear guidance on bins, browns vs greens, moisture, and troubleshooting odors and pests. A beginner friendly, community focused session geared toward home gardens.
Practical composting basics for turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich soil, with clear guidance on bins, browns vs greens, moisture, and troubleshooting odors and pests. A beginner friendly, community focused session geared toward home gardens.
Hands-on beginner bonsai workshop led by artist Danny Coffey, covering foundational techniques for shaping and caring for miniature trees. Practical instruction and guided practice inside a local gardening shop setting.
Hands-on beginner bonsai workshop led by artist Danny Coffey, covering foundational techniques for shaping and caring for miniature trees. Practical instruction and guided practice inside a local gardening shop setting.
Hands-on beginner bonsai workshop led by artist Danny Coffey, covering foundational techniques for shaping and caring for miniature trees. Practical instruction and guided practice inside a local gardening shop setting.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
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.
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 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.
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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.