
The Learning Garden Docent-Led 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.
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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.

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 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.

A relaxed neighborhood garden walk through West Asheville, with chances to see locally grown flowers, shrubs, and creative yard landscapes up close. Wander at your own pace and chat with neighbors while exploring different garden styles.

A relaxed neighborhood garden walk through West Asheville, with chances to see locally grown flowers, shrubs, and creative yard landscapes up close. Wander at your own pace and chat with neighbors while exploring different garden styles.
A relaxed neighborhood garden walk through West Asheville, with chances to see locally grown flowers, shrubs, and creative yard landscapes up close. Wander at your own pace and chat with neighbors while exploring different garden styles.
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.

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.
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 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 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 guidance for converting turfgrass into a thriving native meadow, with practical tips on site prep, seed mixes, weed control, and seasonal maintenance. Expect long-term management strategies tailored to Asheville’s climate and soils to support pollinators and biodiversity.

Hands-on guidance for converting turfgrass into a thriving native meadow, with practical tips on site prep, seed mixes, weed control, and seasonal maintenance. Expect long-term management strategies tailored to Asheville’s climate and soils to support pollinators and biodiversity.
Hands-on guidance for converting turfgrass into a thriving native meadow, with practical tips on site prep, seed mixes, weed control, and seasonal maintenance. Expect long-term management strategies tailored to Asheville’s climate and soils to support pollinators and biodiversity.

Drop-in garden Q&A with Extension Master Gardener volunteers for troubleshooting plant problems, soil questions, and seasonal growing tips. Get one-on-one help by phone, email, or in person at the county extension office.

Drop-in garden Q&A with Extension Master Gardener volunteers for troubleshooting plant problems, soil questions, and seasonal growing tips. Get one-on-one help by phone, email, or in person at the county extension office.
Drop-in garden Q&A with Extension Master Gardener volunteers for troubleshooting plant problems, soil questions, and seasonal growing tips. Get one-on-one help by phone, email, or in person at the county extension office.

A free, volunteer led woodland walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, exploring shifting forest types. Seasonal natural history chats cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local ecology in small groups.

A free, volunteer led woodland walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, exploring shifting forest types. Seasonal natural history chats cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local ecology in small groups.
A free, volunteer led woodland walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, exploring shifting forest types. Seasonal natural history chats cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local ecology in small groups.

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 intro to indoor houseplant care with practical tips on maintenance, pest control, repotting, and propagation. Leave with a potted plant and confidence for keeping common houseplants thriving at home.
Hands on intro to indoor houseplant care with practical tips on maintenance, pest control, repotting, and propagation. Leave with a potted plant and confidence for keeping common houseplants thriving at home.
Hands on intro to indoor houseplant care with practical tips on maintenance, pest control, repotting, and propagation. Leave with a potted plant and confidence for keeping common houseplants thriving at home.

Hands-on foraging instruction focused on identifying edible plants and mushrooms in Western North Carolina. A guided nature walk blends safety, seasonal ecology, and practical harvesting tips for confident wild food exploration.

Hands-on foraging instruction focused on identifying edible plants and mushrooms in Western North Carolina. A guided nature walk blends safety, seasonal ecology, and practical harvesting tips for confident wild food exploration.
Hands-on foraging instruction focused on identifying edible plants and mushrooms in Western North Carolina. A guided nature walk blends safety, seasonal ecology, and practical harvesting tips for confident wild food exploration.
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.

An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the month’s produce into a shared meal. Includes free handouts, seeds, and practical seasonal tips.

An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the month’s produce into a shared meal. Includes free handouts, seeds, and practical seasonal tips.
An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the month’s produce into a shared meal. Includes free handouts, seeds, and practical seasonal tips.