Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers of Buncombe County

Lectures & Seminars

Includes “Gardening in the Mountains” lecture series, Saturday Seminars, WNC Symposium, and other Buncombe County Extension Master Gardener (EMG)-sponsored presentations for educating the public about gardening topics.

Lecture: Growing Pumpkins for Food and Decoration

Gardening in the Mountains presents:
Growing Pumpkins for Food and Decoration 

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
10 a.m. to noon

NC Cooperative Extension
Buncombe County Center
49 Mt. Carmel Road
Asheville, NC

Presenter: Phil Rhoudebush, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

Nothing says Fall like a bright orange, luscious pumpkin! Pumpkins are the multipurpose vegetable doing duty in pies, breads, soups, and decorations. Pumpkins are easy and fun to grow, while also serving as a nutritious food source. And, they make beautiful additions to our homes as decorations in the Fall.

Come join Phil Rhoudebush, Master Gardener volunteer and pumpkin enthusiast, as he discusses the different types of squash we call pumpkins, how to grow them, and their uses for more than just jack-o-lanterns.

The talk is free, but seating is limited, so registration is required by calling 828-255-5522.

Demo Day at The Learning Garden: Extending the Season. October 9

The Learning Garden presents:
Extending the Season 

The Vegetable Garden at The Learning Garden

Wednesday, October 9, 2019
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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

Presenters: The Learning Garden Team of Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers

The Learning Garden consists of five individual gardens: Gateway, FourSeason, Rose, Sun-to-Shade, and Vegetable, each with its own set of challenges and rewards.  We also have a Composting Demonstration site.  Come join Master Gardeners for two hours of teaching and in-garden demonstrations as we explore seasonal activities, problems, solutions, and successes for Extending the Season in the garden.

It is the time to protect and extend the cool season vegetable garden while you begin putting your perennial gardens to bed. Visit our FourSeason garden for ideas on plants with winter interest. Talk to us about choosing and establishing cover crops and about cutting back plants. Visit our Compost Demonstration site for information on making compost. Fall is also the time to review and evaluate how your garden performed. Find out how we assess The Learning Garden and apply the concepts to your own garden. Fall is the start of the next garden cycle—planning for spring.

The day begins at 9 a.m. with a brief orientation after which you can visit the different garden sites and talk with Master Gardeners in those gardens.

The program is free but registration is requested by calling 828-255-5522.

Saturday Seminar: Invasive Plants of WNC, September 28

Saturday Seminar presents:
Can You Identify the Common Invasive Plants of Western North Carolina?

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Saturday, September 28, 2019
10 a.m. to noon

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

Presenter: Barb Harrison, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

 Non-native invasive plants introduced into North Carolina are causing problems for our native plant and animal species. These plants are taking over our natural areas, parks, forests, urban environments, yards, and gardens. This seminar will teach you how to recognize and identify the most common invasive plants in our area and how to reduce their spread.

We’ll have samples of these invasive plants on hand for you to test your knowledge and see how many you can correctly identify.

The talk is free but registration is requested by calling 828-255-5522.

Contact Us

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

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