Again this growing season, the Extension Master GardenerSMPlant Clinics will be held at two local markets and several special gardening events across the area. At each Plant Clinic, Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer your gardening questions and address all of your related concerns. Feel free to bring plant or insect samples for identification and/or problem resolution. You can pick-up soil test kits and receive information about in-person programs and activities at The Learning Garden and the Gardening in the Mountains online seminars. Please stop by to learn more!
All the Plant Clinics planned for 2026 will be held rain or shine, so please check the forecast and dress appropriately for the weather. A listing of scheduled Plant Clinics can be found by referring to the Events Calendar on website. The Plant Clinic page on buncombemastergardener.org will be updated as details change and events are added.
Local Area Markets
Asheville City Market. On the third Saturday of each month, April through August. Master Gardener volunteers will be at the Asheville City Market located at 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC 28801. The specific dates for 2026 will be April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, and August 15.
East Asheville Tailgate Market. On the second Friday of each month, May through August. Master Gardener volunteers will be at the East Asheville Tailgate Market, located in the parking lot of Groce United Methodist Church at 954 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805. The specific dates in 2026 will be May 8, June 12, July 10, and August 14.
Local Gardening Events
Growing in the Mountains Plant and Art Sale. May 1-3. Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Buncombe County EMGs will host a plant clinic and information table at Growing in the Mountains at the WNC Farmers Market from May 1 – May 3. We will be located between Truck Sheds 4 and 5 in front of the wooded area.
Black Mountain Beautification Committee Garden Sale. May 15-16. Friday 1 p.m.—6 p.m., and Saturday 1 p.m.—3:30 p.m. We will not be there on Sunday.
Master Gardener volunteers will staff a Plant Clinic and information table, both days of the eventInformation about this garden sale can be found at blackmountainbeautification.org. The Garden Sale will be located in a municipal parking lot at the corner of West & State Street, between the Town Square Park and the Visitor’s Center.
Spring Fling Plant Sale. May 16, 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Be sure to look for the Plant Clinic tent at this year’s Spring Fling Plant Sale. The Plant Sale, sponsored by the Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers of Buncombe County and the Asheville-Blue Ridge Rose Society, will be located at the Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, in downtown Asheville. See flyer for more information.
NC Arboretum Plant Sale and Market. May 29-30, 10:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m., both days.
EMG volunteers will again staff a Plant Clinic at the North Carolina Arboretum Plant Sale. The NC Arboretum is located at 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806. The Plant Sale and Vendor Market is open to all members and the general public. For more information on the public sale, please refer to the WNC Arboretum website at https://www.ncarboretum.org.
NOTE: The standard $25 parking fee at the Arboretum applies to all non-members.
Stop by to enjoy these wonderful markets and events, get your gardening questions answered, and learn more about how the Extension Master GardenerSM program can help you have success in your garden!