
Grow What You Eat, Eat What You Grow
An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the produce into simple, delicious meals. Includes take-home handouts and seeds plus a shared meal prepared together each month.
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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.
Learn practical techniques for creating hearty, flavorful soups and stews, with ideas for building comforting dishes from scratch in a hands-on community cooking class.
Learn practical techniques for creating hearty, flavorful soups and stews, with ideas for building comforting dishes from scratch in a hands-on community cooking class.
Learn practical techniques for creating hearty, flavorful soups and stews, with ideas for building comforting dishes from scratch in a hands-on community cooking class.
Practical instruction in kitchen sanitation and food safety for entrepreneurs and chefs preparing to work in a shared value-added commercial kitchen, covering safe food handling and facility practices.
Practical instruction in kitchen sanitation and food safety for entrepreneurs and chefs preparing to work in a shared value-added commercial kitchen, covering safe food handling and facility practices.
Practical instruction in kitchen sanitation and food safety for entrepreneurs and chefs preparing to work in a shared value-added commercial kitchen, covering safe food handling and facility practices.
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.
Practical homesteading class focused on raising backyard chickens for daily eggs and learning the basics of producing your own milk. Expect down to earth instruction geared toward getting started with small scale home food production.
Practical homesteading class focused on raising backyard chickens for daily eggs and learning the basics of producing your own milk. Expect down to earth instruction geared toward getting started with small scale home food production.
Practical homesteading class focused on raising backyard chickens for daily eggs and learning the basics of producing your own milk. Expect down to earth instruction geared toward getting started with small scale home food production.

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.
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.
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.

Hands-on field instruction in identifying edible Appalachian plants and fungi, with practical tips for safe harvesting, seasonal ecology, and ethical collecting. Expect a walk-and-learn format with guided observation and discussion in the outdoors.

Hands-on field instruction in identifying edible Appalachian plants and fungi, with practical tips for safe harvesting, seasonal ecology, and ethical collecting. Expect a walk-and-learn format with guided observation and discussion in the outdoors.
Hands-on field instruction in identifying edible Appalachian plants and fungi, with practical tips for safe harvesting, seasonal ecology, and ethical collecting. Expect a walk-and-learn format with guided observation and discussion in the outdoors.
Learn fermentation basics through a hands-on food preservation workshop, preparing sauerkraut while exploring techniques for safely turning cabbage into tangy, probiotic-rich fermented food.
Learn fermentation basics through a hands-on food preservation workshop, preparing sauerkraut while exploring techniques for safely turning cabbage into tangy, probiotic-rich fermented food.
Learn fermentation basics through a hands-on food preservation workshop, preparing sauerkraut while exploring techniques for safely turning cabbage into tangy, probiotic-rich fermented food.
Creative holiday gift ideas made straight from the kitchen, focused on tasty, affordable homemade treats and pantry-style presents. Learn practical techniques and packaging tips in a hands-on class setting.
Creative holiday gift ideas made straight from the kitchen, focused on tasty, affordable homemade treats and pantry-style presents. Learn practical techniques and packaging tips in a hands-on class setting.
Creative holiday gift ideas made straight from the kitchen, focused on tasty, affordable homemade treats and pantry-style presents. Learn practical techniques and packaging tips in a hands-on class setting.
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.
Fast-paced introductions connect local growers and buyers, helping farms build direct-to-market relationships and explore sourcing partnerships. The meetup centers on agricultural networking, regional food systems, and practical connections between producers and purchasers.
Fast-paced introductions connect local growers and buyers, helping farms build direct-to-market relationships and explore sourcing partnerships. The meetup centers on agricultural networking, regional food systems, and practical connections between producers and purchasers.
Fast-paced introductions connect local growers and buyers, helping farms build direct-to-market relationships and explore sourcing partnerships. The meetup centers on agricultural networking, regional food systems, and practical connections between producers and purchasers.

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.
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.
Practice boiling water bath canning while preparing cranberry orange chutney in a hands-on food preservation workshop. Learn safe jar processing and practical techniques for preserving seasonal fruit at home.
Practice boiling water bath canning while preparing cranberry orange chutney in a hands-on food preservation workshop. Learn safe jar processing and practical techniques for preserving seasonal fruit at home.
Practice boiling water bath canning while preparing cranberry orange chutney in a hands-on food preservation workshop. Learn safe jar processing and practical techniques for preserving seasonal fruit at home.

A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.

A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
Learn safe boiling water bath canning through hands-on preparation of cranberry orange chutney. Build practical food preservation skills and take home knowledge for preserving seasonal produce.
Learn safe boiling water bath canning through hands-on preparation of cranberry orange chutney. Build practical food preservation skills and take home knowledge for preserving seasonal produce.
Learn safe boiling water bath canning through hands-on preparation of cranberry orange chutney. Build practical food preservation skills and take home knowledge for preserving seasonal produce.
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.
