National Truffle FestivalFeb 23, 2012 - Feb 25, 2012http://www.northamericantrufflefest.com A benefit for the Frankie Lemmon School for special-needs children in Raleigh, the National Truffle Festival happens at Asheville's Grand Bohemian Hotel this year. It's three days of enlightenment about regional cultivating and, of course, enjoying this pinnacle of high-end delicacies. Tastings take place at the Grand Bohemian and at other... |
Organic Growers School Spring ConferenceMar 3, 2012 - Mar 4, 2012http://www.organicgrowersschool.org The 19th annual OGS spring conference will feature more than 70 classes and interactive workshops over the course of a mere two days. Bread-baking, home-energy conservation, goat-herd raising, wooden toolmaking and advanced beekeeping are among the offerings. Check the website for full info. |
Gardening 101Mar 12, 2012 - Oct 8, 2012This event occurs monthly, on the second Monday of February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October. This is a series of 9 classes held on the 2nd Mondays from February to October for the new gardener. We will discuss topics pertinent to vegetable and ornamental gardens as the growing season progresses. |
WNC Orchid Society Annual Show and SaleMar 31, 2012 - Apr 1, 2012http://www.ncarboretum.org The Arboretum's Education Center will burst with hundreds of orchids in the annual judged show. Also: vendors, lectures and hands-on advice. Call for hours. |
Mountain Science Expo 2012Apr 14, 2012http://www.ncarboretum.org Science isn't born in books or laboratories but in the earth and air and water around us. A spring event at the Arboretum will explore the natural science particular to the Blue Ridge mountains, with live demonstrations by local naturalists, scientists, and environmental nonprofits. Don't miss a video presentation using the GeoDome from the Renaissance... |
13th Annual Grovewood Gallery Charity SaleApr 20, 2012 - Apr 22, 2012http://www.grovewood.com Nothing says "win-win" like shopping for high-quality local crafts while helping a worthy nonprofit. On April 20 and 21 (10am-6 pm) and 22 (11am-5 pm), Grovewood Gallery will donate 10% of every purchase to the Eblen Energy Foundation, which has delivered hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil, natural gas, and electric-bill assistance to WNC families... |
Third Annual West Asheville Urban Plant WalkApr 21, 2012http://www.centerholistic.com No need to motor to the countryside to immerse oneself in the wonder of medicinal mountain plants. The annual West Asheville Urban Plant Walk, co-sponsored by the Center for Holistic Medicine and Lauri White of Farm Girl Garden Design, shows Westies the abundance of wild edibles growing in their own neighborhood--down to the sidewalk cracks. |
40th Annual Spring Wildflower & Bird PilgrimageApr 27, 2012 - Apr 29, 2012Being one of the oldest mountain chain in the world, the Appalachians also nourish the most diverse array of botanical species on the continent. Celebrate a landmark anniversary for the Spring Wildflower & Bird Pilgrimage with three days of hiking, expeditions, lectures and guided tours. |
"Growing in the Mountains" Plant ShowApr 27, 2012 - Apr 28, 2012Certified nurseries from around the region will sell their wares in Truckshed no. 5 of the WNC Farmers Market.http://www.wncfarmersmarket.org |
Dahlia Tuber Sale and Mum Cutting SaleMay 12, 2012 - May 13, 2012http://www.ncarboretum.org It may be early spring, but dahlia and mum experts are already dwelling on fall. Now's the time to suss out the best tubers and rooted cuttings available for show-stopping blooms. |
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