Thursdays in The Learning Garden: Introduction to Botanical Dye Gardening
Hands-on garden workshop covering dye plants, growing requirements, and how different species yield specific natural color palettes for fiber dyeing. Practical guidance on planning a dye garden and sourcing plants in an outdoor learning setting.
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Hands-on natural dye workshop focused on prepping fibers, extracting bright yellow pigment from weld, and building a repeatable plant-dye process. Practical skill-building session hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Learning Garden.
Hands-on natural dye workshop focused on prepping fibers, extracting bright yellow pigment from weld, and building a repeatable plant-dye process. Practical skill-building session hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Learning Garden.
Hands-on natural dye workshop focused on prepping fibers, extracting bright yellow pigment from weld, and building a repeatable plant-dye process. Practical skill-building session hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Learning Garden.

Docent-guided walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with WNC native plantings, roses, cottage beds, dye plants, vegetables, and sun and shade plots. Learn practical horticulture tips on pollinator habitat and composting while exploring seasonal highlights.

Docent-guided walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with WNC native plantings, roses, cottage beds, dye plants, vegetables, and sun and shade plots. Learn practical horticulture tips on pollinator habitat and composting while exploring seasonal highlights.
Docent-guided walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with WNC native plantings, roses, cottage beds, dye plants, vegetables, and sun and shade plots. Learn practical horticulture tips on pollinator habitat and composting while exploring seasonal highlights.

Docent-led walk through themed plots like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, dye and vegetable beds, plus pollinator and compost areas. Expect practical horticulture insights on seasonal planting, sun vs shade, and garden maintenance.

Docent-led walk through themed plots like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, dye and vegetable beds, plus pollinator and compost areas. Expect practical horticulture insights on seasonal planting, sun vs shade, and garden maintenance.
Docent-led walk through themed plots like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, dye and vegetable beds, plus pollinator and compost areas. Expect practical horticulture insights on seasonal planting, sun vs shade, and garden maintenance.

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.
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Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.

Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on shade perennials, plant selection, and low-light landscape design for a cool, lush backyard oasis. Learn practical care tips and seasonal planning at a local plant nursery.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on shade perennials, plant selection, and low-light landscape design for a cool, lush backyard oasis. Learn practical care tips and seasonal planning at a local plant nursery.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on shade perennials, plant selection, and low-light landscape design for a cool, lush backyard oasis. Learn practical care tips and seasonal planning at a local plant nursery.
A casual walk through nursery pollinator gardens with plant picks for bees and butterflies, plus practical garden design considerations for layout, bloom timing, and habitat. Ideal for home gardeners looking for native friendly ideas and inspiration.
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A casual walk through nursery pollinator gardens with plant picks for bees and butterflies, plus practical garden design considerations for layout, bloom timing, and habitat. Ideal for home gardeners looking for native friendly ideas and inspiration.

Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.

Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.

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.

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Guided pollinator safari through the Asheville Botanical Garden, spotting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects while learning how native plants support local ecosystems. Expect an easy-paced outdoor walk with hands-on observation and seasonal blooms.

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An evening garden lecture on using native groundcovers to solve landscape challenges while adding seasonal texture and color. Learn practical plant picks and design strategies for low maintenance beds that support local wildlife and pollinators.

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Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.

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Hands-on gardening workshop focused on designing a colorful pollinator habitat that attracts bees and butterflies all season. Learn plant choices and layout tips in a working nursery setting for a yard or garden bed that thrives.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on designing a colorful pollinator habitat that attracts bees and butterflies all season. Learn plant choices and layout tips in a working nursery setting for a yard or garden bed that thrives.
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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 gardening handouts, seeds, and practical prep skills each session.

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 gardening handouts, seeds, and practical prep skills each session.
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 gardening handouts, seeds, and practical prep skills each session.
Hands-on herbal agriculture training focused on harvesting aerial medicinal herbs and post harvest handling to preserve potency and quality. Practical best practices for producing high grade ingredients for value added herbal products at a research and extension farm.
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A four hour commercial pesticide recertification workshop focused on maintaining licensure and safe application practices. Led by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Buncombe County Center for working applicators needing continuing education.
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Hands-on beginner crochet instruction culminating in a simple potholder project during a one-day camp. Hosted at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center with a practical, kid friendly learning vibe.
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One on one gardening troubleshooting with Extension Master Gardener volunteers, with help diagnosing plant issues and getting research based tips. Bring your questions by phone, email, or in person at the county extension office.

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An illustrated naturalist talk dives into local butterflies and moths, covering identification, life cycles, and habitat needs. Expect nature focused learning in a botanical garden setting with plenty of practical tips for spotting species outdoors.

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