WNC Seed & Plant Swap 2026
A community seed and plant exchange where local gardeners trade seedlings, cuttings, and saved seeds while swapping growing tips and regional gardening know how. Expect a casual, neighborly meetup geared toward fall planting and sharing extras.
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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.
A community yard sale spread across the Kearfott Corporation grounds with tables of secondhand goods, household finds, and surprise bargains. Browse, barter, and meet neighbors in a casual outdoor shopping atmosphere.
A community yard sale spread across the Kearfott Corporation grounds with tables of secondhand goods, household finds, and surprise bargains. Browse, barter, and meet neighbors in a casual outdoor shopping atmosphere.
A community yard sale spread across the Kearfott Corporation grounds with tables of secondhand goods, household finds, and surprise bargains. Browse, barter, and meet neighbors in a casual outdoor shopping atmosphere.
Hands-on seed-saving practice focused on perennial flowers, with step-by-step guidance on harvesting, cleaning, and storing seeds for next season’s garden. Expect practical take-home techniques for building a resilient, self-sustaining flower bed.
Hands-on seed-saving practice focused on perennial flowers, with step-by-step guidance on harvesting, cleaning, and storing seeds for next season’s garden. Expect practical take-home techniques for building a resilient, self-sustaining flower bed.
Hands-on seed-saving practice focused on perennial flowers, with step-by-step guidance on harvesting, cleaning, and storing seeds for next season’s garden. Expect practical take-home techniques for building a resilient, self-sustaining flower bed.
Hands-on seed saving practice with perennial flowers, from harvesting and cleaning to drying and storing for next season’s garden. Expect practical take-home methods geared toward backyard growers and pollinator friendly plantings.
Hands-on seed saving practice with perennial flowers, from harvesting and cleaning to drying and storing for next season’s garden. Expect practical take-home methods geared toward backyard growers and pollinator friendly plantings.
Hands-on seed saving practice with perennial flowers, from harvesting and cleaning to drying and storing for next season’s garden. Expect practical take-home methods geared toward backyard growers and pollinator friendly plantings.
A fall market filled with annuals and perennials grown in the North Carolina Arboretum’s Production Greenhouse plus 30+ local growers and small businesses. Browse plants and handmade crafts outdoors with live music in the background.
A fall market filled with annuals and perennials grown in the North Carolina Arboretum’s Production Greenhouse plus 30+ local growers and small businesses. Browse plants and handmade crafts outdoors with live music in the background.
A fall market filled with annuals and perennials grown in the North Carolina Arboretum’s Production Greenhouse plus 30+ local growers and small businesses. Browse plants and handmade crafts outdoors with live music in the background.
A fall festival at a working plant nursery with seasonal garden sights, family-friendly activities, and outdoor wandering among mums and autumn décor. Expect vendor booths, harvest-market browsing, and pumpkin-patch vibes in Weaverville.
A fall festival at a working plant nursery with seasonal garden sights, family-friendly activities, and outdoor wandering among mums and autumn décor. Expect vendor booths, harvest-market browsing, and pumpkin-patch vibes in Weaverville.
A fall festival at a working plant nursery with seasonal garden sights, family-friendly activities, and outdoor wandering among mums and autumn décor. Expect vendor booths, harvest-market browsing, and pumpkin-patch vibes in Weaverville.
Hands-on afternoon of mini sessions, group experiences, and rapid-fire talks with 30+ local wellness practitioners, plus a marketplace of holistic vendors. Designed for real one-on-one time, sampling modalities, and connecting with Asheville’s health community.
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Hands-on afternoon of mini sessions, group experiences, and rapid-fire talks with 30+ local wellness practitioners, plus a marketplace of holistic vendors. Designed for real one-on-one time, sampling modalities, and connecting with Asheville’s health community.
Fresh seasonal produce and locally made goods fill a neighborhood market focused on supporting small businesses and new vendors. A community-forward afternoon of shopping, connection, and strengthening the local economy.
Fresh seasonal produce and locally made goods fill a neighborhood market focused on supporting small businesses and new vendors. A community-forward afternoon of shopping, connection, and strengthening the local economy.
Fresh seasonal produce and locally made goods fill a neighborhood market focused on supporting small businesses and new vendors. A community-forward afternoon of shopping, connection, and strengthening the local economy.
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.
Hands-on seed collecting walk through garden paths focused on identifying and gathering native plant seeds for next year’s planting. Learn ethical harvesting basics, simple storage tips, and how native seeds support local habitat and biodiversity.
Hands-on seed collecting walk through garden paths focused on identifying and gathering native plant seeds for next year’s planting. Learn ethical harvesting basics, simple storage tips, and how native seeds support local habitat and biodiversity.
Hands-on seed collecting walk through garden paths focused on identifying and gathering native plant seeds for next year’s planting. Learn ethical harvesting basics, simple storage tips, and how native seeds support local habitat and biodiversity.
A fall festival on a college farm with a working lands showcase, community education, and seasonal outdoor activities. Expect local vendors and hands-on learning centered on regional agriculture, land stewardship, and rural livelihoods.
A fall festival on a college farm with a working lands showcase, community education, and seasonal outdoor activities. Expect local vendors and hands-on learning centered on regional agriculture, land stewardship, and rural livelihoods.
A fall festival on a college farm with a working lands showcase, community education, and seasonal outdoor activities. Expect local vendors and hands-on learning centered on regional agriculture, land stewardship, and rural livelihoods.
Crisp autumn vegan festival with hearty seasonal plant based eats, local food vendors, and sustainable shopping. Browse artisan goods and enjoy relaxed Blue Ridge mountain vibes in a family friendly downtown park setting.
Crisp autumn vegan festival with hearty seasonal plant based eats, local food vendors, and sustainable shopping. Browse artisan goods and enjoy relaxed Blue Ridge mountain vibes in a family friendly downtown park setting.
Crisp autumn vegan festival with hearty seasonal plant based eats, local food vendors, and sustainable shopping. Browse artisan goods and enjoy relaxed Blue Ridge mountain vibes in a family friendly downtown park setting.
Guided community walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles and learning safe, practical foraging techniques. Expect an easy-paced nature stroll with hands-on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local ecology context.
Guided community walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles and learning safe, practical foraging techniques. Expect an easy-paced nature stroll with hands-on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local ecology context.
Guided community walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles and learning safe, practical foraging techniques. Expect an easy-paced nature stroll with hands-on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local ecology context.
Annual gathering connecting North Carolina medicinal herb growers with buyers for relationship-building and industry exchange. Held at a horticultural research and extension center, with an agriculture-focused, professional meetup vibe centered on cultivation and sourcing.
Annual gathering connecting North Carolina medicinal herb growers with buyers for relationship-building and industry exchange. Held at a horticultural research and extension center, with an agriculture-focused, professional meetup vibe centered on cultivation and sourcing.
Annual gathering connecting North Carolina medicinal herb growers with buyers for relationship-building and industry exchange. Held at a horticultural research and extension center, with an agriculture-focused, professional meetup vibe centered on cultivation and sourcing.
Hands-on fix it clinic with volunteers helping mend clothing and troubleshoot small household items at a community center. Bring broken essentials for practical repair guidance, waste reduction, and neighborly skill sharing.
Hands-on fix it clinic with volunteers helping mend clothing and troubleshoot small household items at a community center. Bring broken essentials for practical repair guidance, waste reduction, and neighborly skill sharing.
Hands-on fix it clinic with volunteers helping mend clothing and troubleshoot small household items at a community center. Bring broken essentials for practical repair guidance, waste reduction, and neighborly skill sharing.
An afternoon neighborhood market in Swannanoa with a rotating mix of local makers and vendors. Browse handmade goods and small-batch finds in a casual, community-forward outdoor setup.
An afternoon neighborhood market in Swannanoa with a rotating mix of local makers and vendors. Browse handmade goods and small-batch finds in a casual, community-forward outdoor setup.
An afternoon neighborhood market in Swannanoa with a rotating mix of local makers and vendors. Browse handmade goods and small-batch finds in a casual, community-forward outdoor setup.
Hands-on repair night focused on mending clothes and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. A practical, skill-sharing meetup centered on reducing waste and keeping everyday items in use.
Hands-on repair night focused on mending clothes and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. A practical, skill-sharing meetup centered on reducing waste and keeping everyday items in use.
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A bird-focused festival at a Sweeten Creek brewery pairing fresh pours with birdwatching energy and nature appreciation. Expect a community-forward evening centered on local birds and wildlife learning with Wild Birds Unlimited.
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A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
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