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We are community volunteers. Our mission is to support, teach and encourage a diverse community of gardeners using current research-based horticulture practices. We invite you to explore our website and over 390 blog posts about gardening in Western North Carolina. Learn more

Looking for Gardening Education?  See our list of over 40 Videos 2023 Gardening Programs

Spotted Lantern Fly Confirmed in NC! This piercing-sucking insect produces copious amounts of honeydew causing black sooty mold to grow on infested plants as well as homes and other structures. They are considered a nuisance pest of over 70 species of plants, and can severely damage several crops, including grapes. Report it if you see it! Click here to report. For more information about this destructive pest, click here.

The Learning Garden is offering over thirty, in-person gardening programs in 2023! Check it out ➜ 

Rose Pests and Pathogens, April 13

The Learning Garden presents:
Rose Series: Rose Pests and Pathogens

Thursday, April 13, 2023
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

NC Cooperative Extension
Buncombe County Center
49 Mount Carmel Road
Asheville, NC

Presenter: Judy Deutsch, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer and Certified Consulting Rosarian

Black Spot Fungus

Roses are flowering shrubs and are prey to the same problems as plants in your garden.  However, there are a few pathogens that drive rose growers crazy – thrips, cane borers, rose slugs, to name a few.  Managing these common pests will be covered.  Special attention will be given to handling black spot and other fungal diseases.

This will be an in-person program at the Extension office at the address above. Portions of this program may be held outside; please dress appropriately for the weather. The classroom size is limited so register to reserve your seat!

Rose Rosette Disease

 

Registration: The talk is free but registration is required. Please click on the link below to register. If you encounter problems registering or if you have questions, call 828-255-5522.

 

Gardening Video: Bountiful Backyard Berries

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Bountiful Backyard Berries

Presenter: Meghan Baker – NC Cooperative Extension Agent

Small fruits, such as blueberries, strawberries, and brambles enhance backyard gardens, providing beauty, habitat, and delicious flavors. Meghan Baker will teach us how to choose the proper site for a variety of small fruits and discuss cultural requirements for consistent harvests. She will describe varieties best-suited for our WNC region and help us on our way to truly fruitful, abundant harvests.

Video access:
To access this video on the Buncombe County Master Gardener website, click on the link below: 

                                                                         Bountiful Backyard Berries

Or go to www.buncombemastergardener.org , click on the ‘Gardening Videos’ tab at the top of the page, and select the video from the list provided.

Online Seminar: Fruit Trees for Home Gardens, April 10

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Gardening in the Mountains presents:
Fruit Trees for Home Gardens

Monday, April 10, 2023
10 – 11:00 a.m.

Virtual attendance via Zoom video and audio internet connection

Presenter: Craig Mauney – NC Cooperative Extension Agent

Fruit trees are a home garden favorite, and it’s challenging to grow good fruit in our WNC environment. It helps to carefully select smaller, more disease-resistant varieties and consider more unusual fruit like Asian pears, sour cherries, mulberries, and pawpaws.

Our presenter, Craig Mauney, is an Extension Area Specialized Agent for commercial vegetable and fruit production in our western counties. He has years of experience growing small fruits in his own home landscape, and you’re sure to learn something new to help you grow those little gems of flavor.

Registration: The talk is free but registration is required. Please click on the link below to register. If you encounter problems registering or if you have questions, call 828-255-5522.

Zoom seminar access: After registration, you will receive an email with instructions and a link to join this online live broadcast via Zoom. The ability to access Zoom through a computer, tablet or smartphone with a reliable internet connection is necessary to attend.

 

Contact Us

Buncombe County Extension Office
49 Mount Carmel Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Helpline 828-255-5522

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