
Spring Starts in the Winter for Roses
Explore why successful rose gardens take shape during winter, with thoughtful planning during the quiet season laying the groundwork for spring growth and a thriving garden.
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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.
Practical garden talk on winter habitat tips that support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators through cold months. Learn native plant choices, mulching and cleanup strategies, and simple backyard actions in a botanical garden setting.
Practical garden talk on winter habitat tips that support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators through cold months. Learn native plant choices, mulching and cleanup strategies, and simple backyard actions in a botanical garden setting.
Practical garden talk on winter habitat tips that support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators through cold months. Learn native plant choices, mulching and cleanup strategies, and simple backyard actions in a botanical garden setting.
Glowing botanical displays transform the arboretum into a festive evening walk, with colorful lights illuminating gardens and creating a seasonal outing for families and visitors of all ages.
Glowing botanical displays transform the arboretum into a festive evening walk, with colorful lights illuminating gardens and creating a seasonal outing for families and visitors of all ages.
Glowing botanical displays transform the arboretum into a festive evening walk, with colorful lights illuminating gardens and creating a seasonal outing for families and visitors of all ages.
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.

Learn practical winter survival strategies for staying safe and warm through seasonal chill, with tips for cold weather preparedness and outdoor safety.

Learn practical winter survival strategies for staying safe and warm through seasonal chill, with tips for cold weather preparedness and outdoor safety.
Learn practical winter survival strategies for staying safe and warm through seasonal chill, with tips for cold weather preparedness and outdoor safety.
Hands-on gardening workshop on choosing and timing autumn and winter cover crops, plus organic methods to build rich spring soil. Focuses on practical planting strategies that keep beds healthy and attractive through the cold season.
Hands-on gardening workshop on choosing and timing autumn and winter cover crops, plus organic methods to build rich spring soil. Focuses on practical planting strategies that keep beds healthy and attractive through the cold season.
Hands-on gardening workshop on choosing and timing autumn and winter cover crops, plus organic methods to build rich spring soil. Focuses on practical planting strategies that keep beds healthy and attractive through the cold season.

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.
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.

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.

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.
A relaxed beginner birdwatching walk explores garden paths and wooded trails in search of Asheville’s most colorful resident birds. Learn to observe local wildlife while enjoying the Arboretum’s landscapes.
A relaxed beginner birdwatching walk explores garden paths and wooded trails in search of Asheville’s most colorful resident birds. Learn to observe local wildlife while enjoying the Arboretum’s landscapes.
A relaxed beginner birdwatching walk explores garden paths and wooded trails in search of Asheville’s most colorful resident birds. Learn to observe local wildlife while enjoying the Arboretum’s landscapes.

Explore bonsai specimens and miniature landscapes at their autumn peak on an informative garden walk with curator Arthur Joura. Discover how seasonal displays and garden design deepen the art of bonsai.

Explore bonsai specimens and miniature landscapes at their autumn peak on an informative garden walk with curator Arthur Joura. Discover how seasonal displays and garden design deepen the art of bonsai.
Explore bonsai specimens and miniature landscapes at their autumn peak on an informative garden walk with curator Arthur Joura. Discover how seasonal displays and garden design deepen the art of bonsai.

Explore woodland trails and diverse forest types with trained volunteer guides. Learn about wildflowers, tree identification, and natural history while hiking through the North Carolina Arboretum’s seasonal landscapes.

Explore woodland trails and diverse forest types with trained volunteer guides. Learn about wildflowers, tree identification, and natural history while hiking through the North Carolina Arboretum’s seasonal landscapes.
Explore woodland trails and diverse forest types with trained volunteer guides. Learn about wildflowers, tree identification, and natural history while hiking through the North Carolina Arboretum’s seasonal landscapes.
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 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 winter sowing by turning milk jugs into miniature greenhouses for starting seeds outdoors. This simple gardening method lets natural winter conditions support seed germination.
Learn winter sowing by turning milk jugs into miniature greenhouses for starting seeds outdoors. This simple gardening method lets natural winter conditions support seed germination.
Learn winter sowing by turning milk jugs into miniature greenhouses for starting seeds outdoors. This simple gardening method lets natural winter conditions support seed germination.

Explore how outdoor education and multigenerational learning deepen people’s connection to nature and inspire environmental stewardship. Horticulture educator Isaac Wyatt shares ways learning outdoors can benefit communities and the environment.

Explore how outdoor education and multigenerational learning deepen people’s connection to nature and inspire environmental stewardship. Horticulture educator Isaac Wyatt shares ways learning outdoors can benefit communities and the environment.
Explore how outdoor education and multigenerational learning deepen people’s connection to nature and inspire environmental stewardship. Horticulture educator Isaac Wyatt shares ways learning outdoors can benefit communities and the environment.

Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.

Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
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.
Explore creative, affordable ways to turn homemade kitchen treats into thoughtful holiday gifts. Get inspiration for delicious edible presents that are easy to make and warmly received.
Explore creative, affordable ways to turn homemade kitchen treats into thoughtful holiday gifts. Get inspiration for delicious edible presents that are easy to make and warmly received.
Explore creative, affordable ways to turn homemade kitchen treats into thoughtful holiday gifts. Get inspiration for delicious edible presents that are easy to make and warmly received.
