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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.

Online Seminar: Fruit Trees for Home Gardens, April 10

March 27, 2023

Pawpaw Tree with Fruit
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.

 

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Climbing Roses, April 6

March 23, 2023

The Learning Garden presents:
Rose Series: Climbing Roses

Thursday, April 6, 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

Rambling Rose ‘Bonfire’

Climbing roses can cover fences or buildings and add a tall accent of color to a small space.   However, they do require some special handling to reach their potential.  Come and learn how to select, plant, and train climbing roses.

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!

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.

 

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Building an ADA Compliant Raised Garden, March 23

March 9, 2023

The Learning Garden presents:
Vegetable Garden Series: Building an ADA Compliant Raised Garden

Thursday, March 23, 2023
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

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

Presenter: Alan Wagner, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

Raised beds improve access for gardeners with special needs.
Raised beds gardening

Gardening has always been a popular activity for individuals, but as one ages it becomes more difficult. Those who are wheelchair-bound and other people with disabilities find it hard to take care of a garden. Accessible gardens such as raised beds offer a chance for these individuals to still grow vegetables and enjoy gardening.

Join Alan Wagner as he explains how he built an ADA compliant raised bed. He will go through all the parameters on how high to build the bed, the dimensions of the bed, and the materials he used. ADA compliance is short for the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design.

This program will be held outside in the Vegetable growing area of The Learning Garden where the ADA compliant raised bed will be located. We will meet indoors first and then go outside. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Registration: The talk is free but class size is limited and 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.

 

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