What We Do
Our volunteers are busy throughout the year conducting seminars, plant clinics, demonstrations, workshops, and more!
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The Learning Garden
A dedicated, on-site teaching garden run entirely by our volunteers and featuring events and tours for the public, such as:
- Thursdays in the Learning Garden
- Saturday Seminars
- Docent Led Tours
- Informal visits
This Annual Event has passed. Thanks to everyone for making it a success!
Spring Fling Plant Sale
Mark your calendar and get ready for the 2026 Spring Fling Plant Sale, sponsored by the Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers of Buncombe County and the Asheville-Blue Ridge Rose Society. SAVE-the-DATE
This is a rain or shine event, scheduled for May 16, 2026. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at 59 Woodfin Place in Asheville.
The sale will feature perennials, natives, day lilies, herbs and vegetables.
Annual Event
WNC Gardening Symposium
In October, the symposium offers a fun-filled day of learning from inspiring national and local speakers to further our mission of educating the public. The day includes an amazing selection of gardening vendors, delicious catered luncheon, unique raffle prizes, beautiful door prizes plus time to see some old friends and meet some new ones. The program is organized, planned and managed by Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers from Buncombe, Catawba, Haywood, Henderson, McDowell, and Polk counties.
Seasonal Program
Garden Helpline
The Garden Helpline, staffed by Master Gardener volunteers, is ready for your call March-October.
Gardening in the Mountains Series
A series of 60 minute on-line seminars covering various gardening topics. In 2026, these on-line programs will be offered on the third Thursday of select months, February thru October. The Gardening in the Mountains schedule for 2026 is available here. The details of each program and how to register is included on the Events Google Calendar and on each event page as they are posted under Upcoming Events. Recordings are added to the Gardening Videos page, once final edits are completed.
Plant Clinics
Master Gardener volunteers will staff each Plant Clinic to answers all your gardening questions and concerns. Plant Clinics are held rain or shine, so please check the forecast and dress appropriately for the weather.