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.

Getting Your Dahlias Ready for Planting, February 23

The Learning Garden presents:
Dahlia Series: Getting Your Dahlias Ready for Planting
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Dahlia

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

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

Presenter: Dave Bush, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

See how to take your tubers out of storage and prepare them for sprouting. We will show how to plan for staggered planting, where and when to plant out or pot up, and the first step of pruning your dahlias.

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 appropriate 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.

 

Saturday Seminar: Pruning Tools Workshop—Tool Selection and Sharpening, February 18

Saturday Seminar at The Learning Garden presents:
Pruning Tools Workshop: Tool Selection and Sharpening

Saturday, February 18, 2023
10:00 am- 11:30 am

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

Presenters: Alan Wagner and James Wade, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers

Gardening tools are key to successful pruning. You need the right tool for the right job, and you need to correctly maintain those tools. Are you sure, for example, when to use your anvil pruners or your bypass pruners instead? This workshop will cover the different kinds of pruning tools, their uses, and their care as well as gardening tools like shovels and hoes. Ergonomic pruners and other tools will also be covered.

Bring your pruners, loppers and shovels to learn how to clean and sharpen them.

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.

 

Online Seminar: Fruit Trees for Home Gardens, February 16

Pawpaw Tree with Fruit

Gardening in the Mountains presents:
Fruit Trees for Home Gardens

Thursday, February 16, 2023
10 a.m. to 11 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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