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.

Saturday Seminar: Great Garden Roses, May 4

Saturday Seminar presents:
Great Garden Roses

Floribunda rose, 'Easy to Please'_photo by JDeutsch
Floribunda rose, ‘Easy to Please’

Saturday, May 4, 2019
10 a.m. to noon

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

Presenters: Judy Deutsch, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer, and Mark Ruder, Rosarian

Roses can be a wonderful addition to perennial gardens and mixed borders.  With thousands to choose from, it can be hard to select the right rose for you and your garden.  This program will cover the essentials of growing roses as well as common problems.  Different types of roses will be covered, with an emphasis on newer, more sustainable varieties, particularly those with fragrance. Mark, who specializes in low-maintenance roses, will share his rose garden experience with you.

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

Lecture: Growing Roses in Containers, April 23

The Learning Garden presents:
Growing Roses in Containers

'Charles Darwin', a David Austin shrub rose
‘Charles Darwin’, a David Austin shrub rose

Tuesday, April 23, 2019
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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

Presenters:  Judy Deutsch, Extension Master Gardener VolunteerSM and Consulting Rosarian, along with John Smith and Jim Wilson, Consulting Rosarians

Is growing a rose in a container different from growing a rose in the ground?  What roses are best for containers?  How do you care for them?  What kind of potting soil should be used?  What is potting soil made of?  Are all potting soils the same?  How do you choose the right one?

Come and find out the answers to these and other questions. While the talk focuses on roses, the principles apply to other ornamental shrubs and flowers in the garden.

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

Lecture: Summer Vegetable Gardening, April 11

Gardening in the Mountains presents:
Summer Vegetable Gardening 

Tomatoes ripening on the vine_Todd Heft_CC BY-NC 2.0_Flickr

Thursday, April 11, 2019
10 a.m. to noon

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

Presenter:  Donna Sapp, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

One of the joys of summer is all the fresh vegetables we look forward to consuming at this time of year.  Whether it be red luscious tomatoes, beautiful summer squash, or crisp fresh lettuce, you can grow these and other vegetables right in your own backyard.

Learn how with Master Gardener Donna Sapp. Donna will cover the basics and the specifics of starting and growing those wonderful summer vegetables. Come join the fun.

This talk is free, but seating is limited and registration is required 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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