
The Basics of Home Gardening in Transylvania County
Practical two-part primer on home gardening in Transylvania County with seasonal planting guidance, soil care, and basic maintenance for beginner and returning gardeners at the N.C. Cooperative Extension.
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Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop covering native plant selection, soil health, water-wise planting, and pollinator habitat creation, equipping home gardeners with practical, low-maintenance techniques to build resilient, wildlife-friendly landscapes.
Hands-on workshop covering native plant selection, soil health, water-wise planting, and pollinator habitat creation, equipping home gardeners with practical, low-maintenance techniques to build resilient, wildlife-friendly landscapes.
Hands-on workshop covering native plant selection, soil health, water-wise planting, and pollinator habitat creation, equipping home gardeners with practical, low-maintenance techniques to build resilient, wildlife-friendly landscapes.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.
Practical guidance for home gardeners on selecting and caring for small fruits and tree fruit, covering planting, pruning, pest prevention, and maintenance basics from N.C. Cooperative Extension educators in Waynesville.
Practical guidance for home gardeners on selecting and caring for small fruits and tree fruit, covering planting, pruning, pest prevention, and maintenance basics from N.C. Cooperative Extension educators in Waynesville.
Practical guidance for home gardeners on selecting and caring for small fruits and tree fruit, covering planting, pruning, pest prevention, and maintenance basics from N.C. Cooperative Extension educators in Waynesville.
Interactive monthly workshops covering seasonal vegetable and herb production, soil building, and succession planting for home gardeners. Sessions emphasize practical techniques, beginner friendly demonstrations, and local extension resources.
Interactive monthly workshops covering seasonal vegetable and herb production, soil building, and succession planting for home gardeners. Sessions emphasize practical techniques, beginner friendly demonstrations, and local extension resources.
Interactive monthly workshops covering seasonal vegetable and herb production, soil building, and succession planting for home gardeners. Sessions emphasize practical techniques, beginner friendly demonstrations, and local extension resources.
Hands on sourdough workshop teaching starter creation, feeding, and basic shaping for new bakers, led by a Transylvania County Extension agent at the Cooperative Extension center in Brevard.
Hands on sourdough workshop teaching starter creation, feeding, and basic shaping for new bakers, led by a Transylvania County Extension agent at the Cooperative Extension center in Brevard.
Hands on sourdough workshop teaching starter creation, feeding, and basic shaping for new bakers, led by a Transylvania County Extension agent at the Cooperative Extension center in Brevard.

Practical, hands on seminar teaching mountain gardening techniques for Asheville-area gardeners, focusing on steep slopes, heavy rain, clay soils, cool nights, and deep shade to help you work with the land rather than against it.

Practical, hands on seminar teaching mountain gardening techniques for Asheville-area gardeners, focusing on steep slopes, heavy rain, clay soils, cool nights, and deep shade to help you work with the land rather than against it.
Practical, hands on seminar teaching mountain gardening techniques for Asheville-area gardeners, focusing on steep slopes, heavy rain, clay soils, cool nights, and deep shade to help you work with the land rather than against it.
Hands-on cooking and nutrition workshop teaching practical ways to add whole grains, fruit, and beans into everyday meals to boost fiber and overall health, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Transylvania County center.
Hands-on cooking and nutrition workshop teaching practical ways to add whole grains, fruit, and beans into everyday meals to boost fiber and overall health, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Transylvania County center.
Hands-on cooking and nutrition workshop teaching practical ways to add whole grains, fruit, and beans into everyday meals to boost fiber and overall health, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Transylvania County center.
Hands on pruning workshop teaching late winter techniques to shape and rejuvenate rose bushes in the learning garden. N.C. Cooperative Extension instructors demonstrate pruning cuts, sanitation, and seasonal care for healthier spring blooms.
Hands on pruning workshop teaching late winter techniques to shape and rejuvenate rose bushes in the learning garden. N.C. Cooperative Extension instructors demonstrate pruning cuts, sanitation, and seasonal care for healthier spring blooms.
Hands on pruning workshop teaching late winter techniques to shape and rejuvenate rose bushes in the learning garden. N.C. Cooperative Extension instructors demonstrate pruning cuts, sanitation, and seasonal care for healthier spring blooms.
Practical workshop on landscape design principles—scale, balance, perspective, rhythm, and proportion—tailored to mountain home gardens. N.C. Cooperative Extension educators guide planning strategies and layout considerations at the Haywood County center in Waynesville.
Practical workshop on landscape design principles—scale, balance, perspective, rhythm, and proportion—tailored to mountain home gardens. N.C. Cooperative Extension educators guide planning strategies and layout considerations at the Haywood County center in Waynesville.
Practical workshop on landscape design principles—scale, balance, perspective, rhythm, and proportion—tailored to mountain home gardens. N.C. Cooperative Extension educators guide planning strategies and layout considerations at the Haywood County center in Waynesville.
Lighthearted romp through fruit varieties, planting, pruning, and care tailored to WNC gardens, with practical beginner friendly tips from nursery staff to help plan a productive home orchard.
Lighthearted romp through fruit varieties, planting, pruning, and care tailored to WNC gardens, with practical beginner friendly tips from nursery staff to help plan a productive home orchard.
Lighthearted romp through fruit varieties, planting, pruning, and care tailored to WNC gardens, with practical beginner friendly tips from nursery staff to help plan a productive home orchard.

Plan the growing season with fellow gardeners in covered seating overlooking a working vegetable garden; drop in during the two hour window to swap planting calendars, seed saving tips, and volunteer plans.

Plan the growing season with fellow gardeners in covered seating overlooking a working vegetable garden; drop in during the two hour window to swap planting calendars, seed saving tips, and volunteer plans.
Plan the growing season with fellow gardeners in covered seating overlooking a working vegetable garden; drop in during the two hour window to swap planting calendars, seed saving tips, and volunteer plans.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Casual community meetup by Asheville Garden Club for late March seed and plant exchange focused on direct sowing cool season crops and swapping indoor started tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and flowers at Pack Square Park.

Casual community meetup by Asheville Garden Club for late March seed and plant exchange focused on direct sowing cool season crops and swapping indoor started tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and flowers at Pack Square Park.
Casual community meetup by Asheville Garden Club for late March seed and plant exchange focused on direct sowing cool season crops and swapping indoor started tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and flowers at Pack Square Park.
Hands-on class teaching easy sheet pan recipes for healthy weeknight meals, focusing on balanced nutrition, simple seasoning, and efficient meal prep techniques in a community extension kitchen.
Hands-on class teaching easy sheet pan recipes for healthy weeknight meals, focusing on balanced nutrition, simple seasoning, and efficient meal prep techniques in a community extension kitchen.
Hands-on class teaching easy sheet pan recipes for healthy weeknight meals, focusing on balanced nutrition, simple seasoning, and efficient meal prep techniques in a community extension kitchen.

Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.

Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.
Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Hands-on garden design training for preschool educators focused on playful, kid friendly school gardens that spark curiosity and outdoor learning; includes layout planning, plant selection for little learners, and classroom to garden integration.
Hands-on garden design training for preschool educators focused on playful, kid friendly school gardens that spark curiosity and outdoor learning; includes layout planning, plant selection for little learners, and classroom to garden integration.
Hands-on garden design training for preschool educators focused on playful, kid friendly school gardens that spark curiosity and outdoor learning; includes layout planning, plant selection for little learners, and classroom to garden integration.
Hands-on workshop teaching low-tech dehydration methods to transform fruits, vegetables, and herbs into chewy fruit leather, crisp veggie chips, and aromatic dried herbs for shelf-stable snacks and pantry storage.
Hands-on workshop teaching low-tech dehydration methods to transform fruits, vegetables, and herbs into chewy fruit leather, crisp veggie chips, and aromatic dried herbs for shelf-stable snacks and pantry storage.
Hands-on workshop teaching low-tech dehydration methods to transform fruits, vegetables, and herbs into chewy fruit leather, crisp veggie chips, and aromatic dried herbs for shelf-stable snacks and pantry storage.