Learning Garden Tours
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.
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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.
Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.
Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.
Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.
Hands-on garden session focused on fall gardening and season extension techniques to keep beds productive as temperatures drop. Expect practical guidance on protecting crops, extending harvests, and maintaining healthy soil into autumn.
Hands-on garden session focused on fall gardening and season extension techniques to keep beds productive as temperatures drop. Expect practical guidance on protecting crops, extending harvests, and maintaining healthy soil into autumn.
Hands-on garden session focused on fall gardening and season extension techniques to keep beds productive as temperatures drop. Expect practical guidance on protecting crops, extending harvests, and maintaining healthy soil into autumn.
Hands-on pollinator ID and counting session in a learning garden supporting the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Expect guided observation of bees, butterflies, and other common pollinators while contributing local data for conservation.
Hands-on pollinator ID and counting session in a learning garden supporting the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Expect guided observation of bees, butterflies, and other common pollinators while contributing local data for conservation.
Hands-on pollinator ID and counting session in a learning garden supporting the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Expect guided observation of bees, butterflies, and other common pollinators while contributing local data for conservation.
Guided farm stops across Western North Carolina pair hands on demonstrations with fresh tastings, letting visitors see how vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber are grown and raised. A family friendly agritourism outing centered on local food and sustainable agriculture.
Guided farm stops across Western North Carolina pair hands on demonstrations with fresh tastings, letting visitors see how vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber are grown and raised. A family friendly agritourism outing centered on local food and sustainable agriculture.
Guided farm stops across Western North Carolina pair hands on demonstrations with fresh tastings, letting visitors see how vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber are grown and raised. A family friendly agritourism outing centered on local food and sustainable agriculture.
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.
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 natural dyeing workshop focused on prepping fiber, extracting plant pigment, and dyeing with madder roots for rich earthy reds and oranges. Practical techniques and take-home know-how in a garden learning setting.
Hands-on natural dyeing workshop focused on prepping fiber, extracting plant pigment, and dyeing with madder roots for rich earthy reds and oranges. Practical techniques and take-home know-how in a garden learning setting.
Hands-on natural dyeing workshop focused on prepping fiber, extracting plant pigment, and dyeing with madder roots for rich earthy reds and oranges. Practical techniques and take-home know-how in a garden learning setting.
Drop-in gardening Q&A with Extension Master Gardener volunteers for practical, research-based help on plant care, soil issues, pests, and seasonal yard questions. Support is available by phone, email, or in person at the county extension office.
Drop-in gardening Q&A with Extension Master Gardener volunteers for practical, research-based help on plant care, soil issues, pests, and seasonal yard questions. Support is available by phone, email, or in person at the county extension office.
Drop-in gardening Q&A with Extension Master Gardener volunteers for practical, research-based help on plant care, soil issues, pests, and seasonal yard questions. Support is available by phone, email, or in person at the county extension office.
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.
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.
Guided foraging walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting techniques. Expect hands-on tasting, seasonal botanical highlights, and practical tips for incorporating foraged ingredients into everyday cooking.
Guided foraging walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting techniques. Expect hands-on tasting, seasonal botanical highlights, and practical tips for incorporating foraged ingredients into everyday cooking.
Guided foraging walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting techniques. Expect hands-on tasting, seasonal botanical highlights, and practical tips for incorporating foraged ingredients into everyday cooking.
Hands-on container gardening class where you’ll get your hands dirty learning soil, watering, and plant selection techniques for thriving pots and planters. Ideal for beginners growing on patios or small spaces with guidance from the Cooperative Extension.
Hands-on container gardening class where you’ll get your hands dirty learning soil, watering, and plant selection techniques for thriving pots and planters. Ideal for beginners growing on patios or small spaces with guidance from the Cooperative Extension.
Hands-on container gardening class where you’ll get your hands dirty learning soil, watering, and plant selection techniques for thriving pots and planters. Ideal for beginners growing on patios or small spaces with guidance from the Cooperative Extension.
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.
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.
Hands-on garden stewardship at the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on ecological management of wild garden areas. Expect practical guidance on native plants, invasive control, and habitat restoration while working outdoors alongside local gardeners and conservation-minded neighbors.
Hands-on garden stewardship at the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on ecological management of wild garden areas. Expect practical guidance on native plants, invasive control, and habitat restoration while working outdoors alongside local gardeners and conservation-minded neighbors.
Hands-on garden stewardship at the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on ecological management of wild garden areas. Expect practical guidance on native plants, invasive control, and habitat restoration while working outdoors alongside local gardeners and conservation-minded neighbors.
A practical mountain gardening talk turning curious onlookers into confident growers, with guidance tailored to Asheville’s elevation, weather swings, and soils. Expect beginner friendly tips on plant selection, timing, and common high country challenges.
A practical mountain gardening talk turning curious onlookers into confident growers, with guidance tailored to Asheville’s elevation, weather swings, and soils. Expect beginner friendly tips on plant selection, timing, and common high country challenges.
A practical mountain gardening talk turning curious onlookers into confident growers, with guidance tailored to Asheville’s elevation, weather swings, and soils. Expect beginner friendly tips on plant selection, timing, and common high country challenges.
Small group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, led by trained volunteer guides. Seasonal talk focuses on wildflowers, plant and tree identification, forest types, and local natural history.
Small group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, led by trained volunteer guides. Seasonal talk focuses on wildflowers, plant and tree identification, forest types, and local natural history.
Small group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, led by trained volunteer guides. Seasonal talk focuses on wildflowers, plant and tree identification, forest types, and local natural history.