Learn to Grow: Soils, Soil Sampling & Fertilizers
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 garden planning session focused on mapping a vegetable plot, choosing crops, and timing plantings for next season. Expect practical tips and peer discussion for building a more bountiful, low-stress veggie patch.
Hands-on garden planning session focused on mapping a vegetable plot, choosing crops, and timing plantings for next season. Expect practical tips and peer discussion for building a more bountiful, low-stress veggie patch.
Hands-on garden planning session focused on mapping a vegetable plot, choosing crops, and timing plantings for next season. Expect practical tips and peer discussion for building a more bountiful, low-stress veggie patch.
Hands-on winter gardening workshop teaches the milk jug method for starting seeds outdoors in mini greenhouses. Expect soil, seeds, and practical propagation tips geared toward successful cold-season germination.
Hands-on winter gardening workshop teaches the milk jug method for starting seeds outdoors in mini greenhouses. Expect soil, seeds, and practical propagation tips geared toward successful cold-season germination.
Hands-on winter gardening workshop teaches the milk jug method for starting seeds outdoors in mini greenhouses. Expect soil, seeds, and practical propagation tips geared toward successful cold-season germination.
Hands-on soil science learning focused on how soil functions and practical ways to build healthier, more productive garden beds and crop ground. Ideal for gardeners and growers interested in sustainable soil health at the arboretum.
Hands-on soil science learning focused on how soil functions and practical ways to build healthier, more productive garden beds and crop ground. Ideal for gardeners and growers interested in sustainable soil health at the arboretum.
Hands-on soil science learning focused on how soil functions and practical ways to build healthier, more productive garden beds and crop ground. Ideal for gardeners and growers interested in sustainable soil health at the arboretum.
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 seed-saving practice focused on perennial flowers, with step-by-step guidance on harvesting, cleaning, and storing seeds for next season’s garden. Expect practical take-home techniques for building a resilient, self-sustaining flower bed.
Hands-on seed-saving practice focused on perennial flowers, with step-by-step guidance on harvesting, cleaning, and storing seeds for next season’s garden. Expect practical take-home techniques for building a resilient, self-sustaining flower bed.
Hands-on seed-saving practice focused on perennial flowers, with step-by-step guidance on harvesting, cleaning, and storing seeds for next season’s garden. Expect practical take-home techniques for building a resilient, self-sustaining flower bed.
Hands-on seed saving practice with perennial flowers, from harvesting and cleaning to drying and storing for next season’s garden. Expect practical take-home methods geared toward backyard growers and pollinator friendly plantings.
Hands-on seed saving practice with perennial flowers, from harvesting and cleaning to drying and storing for next season’s garden. Expect practical take-home methods geared toward backyard growers and pollinator friendly plantings.
Hands-on seed saving practice with perennial flowers, from harvesting and cleaning to drying and storing for next season’s garden. Expect practical take-home methods geared toward backyard growers and pollinator friendly plantings.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
A lighthearted intro to growing fruit at home, exploring what varieties thrive in Western North Carolina and how to plan a productive backyard orchard. Expect practical tips and garden inspiration in a plant-filled nursery setting.
A lighthearted intro to growing fruit at home, exploring what varieties thrive in Western North Carolina and how to plan a productive backyard orchard. Expect practical tips and garden inspiration in a plant-filled nursery setting.
A lighthearted intro to growing fruit at home, exploring what varieties thrive in Western North Carolina and how to plan a productive backyard orchard. Expect practical tips and garden inspiration in a plant-filled nursery setting.
Hands-on food preservation workshop focused on boiling water bath canning, with practical step-by-step instruction and real canning practice using applesauce. Learn core safety basics, equipment needs, and process timing in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on food preservation workshop focused on boiling water bath canning, with practical step-by-step instruction and real canning practice using applesauce. Learn core safety basics, equipment needs, and process timing in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on food preservation workshop focused on boiling water bath canning, with practical step-by-step instruction and real canning practice using applesauce. Learn core safety basics, equipment needs, and process timing in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
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.
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.
Drop in, call, or email Extension Master Gardener volunteers for practical troubleshooting on plants, pests, and garden care. A friendly extension-office helpdesk for local, research-based gardening guidance and problem-solving.
Drop in, call, or email Extension Master Gardener volunteers for practical troubleshooting on plants, pests, and garden care. A friendly extension-office helpdesk for local, research-based gardening guidance and problem-solving.
Drop in, call, or email Extension Master Gardener volunteers for practical troubleshooting on plants, pests, and garden care. A friendly extension-office helpdesk for local, research-based gardening guidance and problem-solving.