Let's Get Growing: Garden Challenges & Possible Solutions
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.
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Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.
Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.
Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
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 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 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.
Explore how permaculture design bridges conventional landscape practices with self-sustaining systems, using ecological principles to rethink gardening, land stewardship, and resilient outdoor spaces in an introductory learning session.
Explore how permaculture design bridges conventional landscape practices with self-sustaining systems, using ecological principles to rethink gardening, land stewardship, and resilient outdoor spaces in an introductory learning session.
Explore how permaculture design bridges conventional landscape practices with self-sustaining systems, using ecological principles to rethink gardening, land stewardship, and resilient outdoor spaces in an introductory learning session.
Explore Libby’s advanced search and discovery tools, customize reading preferences, track books, organize TBR lists, and request titles from librarians. Bring a device and an existing account for hands-on learning.
Explore Libby’s advanced search and discovery tools, customize reading preferences, track books, organize TBR lists, and request titles from librarians. Bring a device and an existing account for hands-on learning.
Explore Libby’s advanced search and discovery tools, customize reading preferences, track books, organize TBR lists, and request titles from librarians. Bring a device and an existing account for hands-on learning.
Learn to interpret and prepare wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, and other support documents. The presentation emphasizes informed decision-making, personal rights, and planning for future needs.
Learn to interpret and prepare wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, and other support documents. The presentation emphasizes informed decision-making, personal rights, and planning for future needs.
Learn to interpret and prepare wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, and other support documents. The presentation emphasizes informed decision-making, personal rights, and planning for future needs.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
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 how trees benefit properties, how to spot health concerns and structural risks, and which care practices support healthy growth while reducing the likelihood of tree failure.
Learn how trees benefit properties, how to spot health concerns and structural risks, and which care practices support healthy growth while reducing the likelihood of tree failure.
Learn how trees benefit properties, how to spot health concerns and structural risks, and which care practices support healthy growth while reducing the likelihood of tree failure.
Learn winter sowing, an easy outdoor seed starting method that turns milk jugs into mini greenhouses. Let natural weather conditions help seeds grow into healthy seedlings.
Learn winter sowing, an easy outdoor seed starting method that turns milk jugs into mini greenhouses. Let natural weather conditions help seeds grow into healthy seedlings.
Learn winter sowing, an easy outdoor seed starting method that turns milk jugs into mini greenhouses. Let natural weather conditions help seeds grow into healthy seedlings.
Hands-on seed and plant swapping with local growers, plus story-sharing and practical tips for home gardens. A free, come-as-you-are gathering centered on regional seed saving, resilience, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections.
Hands-on seed and plant swapping with local growers, plus story-sharing and practical tips for home gardens. A free, come-as-you-are gathering centered on regional seed saving, resilience, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections.
Hands-on seed and plant swapping with local growers, plus story-sharing and practical tips for home gardens. A free, come-as-you-are gathering centered on regional seed saving, resilience, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections.
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.
Drop in, call, or email for one-on-one troubleshooting with Extension Master Gardener volunteers on plant problems, pests, soil health, and seasonal garden planning. Practical local guidance and referrals from the Buncombe County Extension Office helpline.
Drop in, call, or email for one-on-one troubleshooting with Extension Master Gardener volunteers on plant problems, pests, soil health, and seasonal garden planning. Practical local guidance and referrals from the Buncombe County Extension Office helpline.
Drop in, call, or email for one-on-one troubleshooting with Extension Master Gardener volunteers on plant problems, pests, soil health, and seasonal garden planning. Practical local guidance and referrals from the Buncombe County Extension Office helpline.
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 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.
Creative, practical instruction on preserving apples for year round use, with tips on storage methods and kitchen friendly techniques. A beginner friendly, hands on workshop in a local gardening and homesteading shop.
Creative, practical instruction on preserving apples for year round use, with tips on storage methods and kitchen friendly techniques. A beginner friendly, hands on workshop in a local gardening and homesteading shop.
Creative, practical instruction on preserving apples for year round use, with tips on storage methods and kitchen friendly techniques. A beginner friendly, hands on workshop in a local gardening and homesteading shop.
Build practical digital confidence by completing online forms, adjusting computer settings, and managing system updates. This supportive, interactive class helps adult beginners strengthen everyday technology skills.
Build practical digital confidence by completing online forms, adjusting computer settings, and managing system updates. This supportive, interactive class helps adult beginners strengthen everyday technology skills.
Build practical digital confidence by completing online forms, adjusting computer settings, and managing system updates. This supportive, interactive class helps adult beginners strengthen everyday technology skills.
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.