Year in the Garden: Month-by-Month Overview of what to do in your garden!
Month-by-month gardening guidance covering seed starting, varietal rotation, planting schedules, and harvest timing. Practical, season-by-season planning tips for keeping a productive home garden in Western North Carolina.
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A practical deep-dive into Southern Appalachian soil types, what makes them thrive, and how to improve structure and fertility for healthier gardens and landscapes. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with region-specific tips for local growing conditions.
A practical deep-dive into Southern Appalachian soil types, what makes them thrive, and how to improve structure and fertility for healthier gardens and landscapes. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with region-specific tips for local growing conditions.
A practical deep-dive into Southern Appalachian soil types, what makes them thrive, and how to improve structure and fertility for healthier gardens and landscapes. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with region-specific tips for local growing conditions.
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 beginner class on identifying Blue Ridge Mountain mushrooms with certified wild foragers, focusing on key field marks and local species. Ideal for new foragers wanting practical, safety-minded ID skills.
Hands-on beginner class on identifying Blue Ridge Mountain mushrooms with certified wild foragers, focusing on key field marks and local species. Ideal for new foragers wanting practical, safety-minded ID skills.
Hands-on beginner class on identifying Blue Ridge Mountain mushrooms with certified wild foragers, focusing on key field marks and local species. Ideal for new foragers wanting practical, safety-minded ID skills.
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.
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.
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.
Field-based Appalachian foraging instruction focused on identifying seasonal edible plants and practicing ethical harvesting techniques. Expect guided walks with practical safety tips and a nature-immersed learning vibe.
Field-based Appalachian foraging instruction focused on identifying seasonal edible plants and practicing ethical harvesting techniques. Expect guided walks with practical safety tips and a nature-immersed learning vibe.
Field-based Appalachian foraging instruction focused on identifying seasonal edible plants and practicing ethical harvesting techniques. Expect guided walks with practical safety tips and a nature-immersed learning vibe.
Practical crash course on drip irrigation plumbing, covering parts, layout, and flow basics. Leave ready to design, build, and troubleshoot a home garden watering system with Tool Library know-how.
Practical crash course on drip irrigation plumbing, covering parts, layout, and flow basics. Leave ready to design, build, and troubleshoot a home garden watering system with Tool Library know-how.
Practical crash course on drip irrigation plumbing, covering parts, layout, and flow basics. Leave ready to design, build, and troubleshoot a home garden watering system with Tool Library know-how.
An ecology focused talk in a botanical garden on how pesticides affect bees and other pollinators, with practical strategies for creating safer habitats. Expect science based guidance for gardeners and local environmental stewards.
An ecology focused talk in a botanical garden on how pesticides affect bees and other pollinators, with practical strategies for creating safer habitats. Expect science based guidance for gardeners and local environmental stewards.
An ecology focused talk in a botanical garden on how pesticides affect bees and other pollinators, with practical strategies for creating safer habitats. Expect science based guidance for gardeners and local environmental stewards.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on building a thriving butterfly habitat, from host plants for caterpillars to nectar sources for adults. Learn practical garden design tips to support butterflies through every life stage in an outdoor learning garden.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on building a thriving butterfly habitat, from host plants for caterpillars to nectar sources for adults. Learn practical garden design tips to support butterflies through every life stage in an outdoor learning garden.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on building a thriving butterfly habitat, from host plants for caterpillars to nectar sources for adults. Learn practical garden design tips to support butterflies through every life stage in an outdoor learning garden.
Hands on intro to rain gardens focused on capturing stormwater runoff while creating native plant habitat for birds and pollinators. Practical tips on site selection, soil and drainage, plant choices, and long term maintenance.
Hands on intro to rain gardens focused on capturing stormwater runoff while creating native plant habitat for birds and pollinators. Practical tips on site selection, soil and drainage, plant choices, and long term maintenance.
Hands on intro to rain gardens focused on capturing stormwater runoff while creating native plant habitat for birds and pollinators. Practical tips on site selection, soil and drainage, plant choices, and long term maintenance.
Drop in or contact Extension Master Gardener volunteers for personalized plant and landscape troubleshooting, from pests and plant ID to soil health and seasonal planting tips. Get guidance by phone, email, or in person at the extension office.
Drop in or contact Extension Master Gardener volunteers for personalized plant and landscape troubleshooting, from pests and plant ID to soil health and seasonal planting tips. Get guidance by phone, email, or in person at the extension office.
Drop in or contact Extension Master Gardener volunteers for personalized plant and landscape troubleshooting, from pests and plant ID to soil health and seasonal planting tips. Get guidance by phone, email, or in person at the extension office.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Year-round farmers market stocked with locally grown fruits and vegetables, farm-fresh goods, and sourwood honey. Browse mountain crafts, plants, and small shops in a bustling community market setting.
Year-round farmers market stocked with locally grown fruits and vegetables, farm-fresh goods, and sourwood honey. Browse mountain crafts, plants, and small shops in a bustling community market setting.
Year-round farmers market stocked with locally grown fruits and vegetables, farm-fresh goods, and sourwood honey. Browse mountain crafts, plants, and small shops in a bustling community market setting.
Beginner mycology course covering mushroom anatomy, fungal ecology, and key structures used for identification. Builds skills for recognizing mushroom diversity and using field guides without focusing on foraging or species specific IDs.
Beginner mycology course covering mushroom anatomy, fungal ecology, and key structures used for identification. Builds skills for recognizing mushroom diversity and using field guides without focusing on foraging or species specific IDs.
Beginner mycology course covering mushroom anatomy, fungal ecology, and key structures used for identification. Builds skills for recognizing mushroom diversity and using field guides without focusing on foraging or species specific IDs.
Hands-on wildflower gardening workshop paired with Land Trust Day community celebration, focused on native plant basics and conservation. Learn simple steps to start a pollinator-friendly garden while connecting with local land stewardship efforts.
Hands-on wildflower gardening workshop paired with Land Trust Day community celebration, focused on native plant basics and conservation. Learn simple steps to start a pollinator-friendly garden while connecting with local land stewardship efforts.
Hands-on wildflower gardening workshop paired with Land Trust Day community celebration, focused on native plant basics and conservation. Learn simple steps to start a pollinator-friendly garden while connecting with local land stewardship efforts.
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.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
A women focused talk on bird friendly gardening with practical tips for creating habitat using native plants. The evening wraps with casual mingling and community conversation after the speaker.
A women focused talk on bird friendly gardening with practical tips for creating habitat using native plants. The evening wraps with casual mingling and community conversation after the speaker.
A women focused talk on bird friendly gardening with practical tips for creating habitat using native plants. The evening wraps with casual mingling and community conversation after the speaker.
Happy hour style horticulture meetup blending practical gardening know how with casual social time. Expect plant care and seasonal growing tips in a relaxed, drink in hand atmosphere that’s welcoming for beginners.
Happy hour style horticulture meetup blending practical gardening know how with casual social time. Expect plant care and seasonal growing tips in a relaxed, drink in hand atmosphere that’s welcoming for beginners.
Happy hour style horticulture meetup blending practical gardening know how with casual social time. Expect plant care and seasonal growing tips in a relaxed, drink in hand atmosphere that’s welcoming for beginners.