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A Monarch’s Journey: From NC to Mexico and Back

by Bullington Gardens

09/24/2018-09/24/2018
Bullington Gardens Event(4:30 PM-6:00 PM)

A Monarch’s Journey: From NC to Mexico and Back

Join Kim Bailey, a local educator and farmer who runs Milkweed Meadows Farm in Fruitland, NC, and Estela Romero, a monarch educator and journalist who works in the overwintering sanctuaries near her home in Angangueo, Michoacán, for an up-close and personal view of the monarch’s remarkable life cycle and epic migration. Together, Kim and Estela will share their deep passion and knowledge of these winged wonders on the journey from Mexico to NC and back again. $15.

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(828) 698-6104

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June 2018 Update

06/01/2018-06/30/2018
Bullington Gardens Event(12:00 AM-12:00 AM)

June 2018 Update

June was an exciting month at Bullington Gardens. We had the BOOST and HT awards, Fairy Days and the Herbal High Tea.

The awards ceremony was a fantastic day for the students, families, volunteers and teachers. The students were able to present their work in the gardens, explore the grounds, play games and receive their awards. The best garden award went to West High School for their Pioneer History Garden featuring an old wagon that they made. But of course, Hendersonville, North and East worked just as hard on their spectacular gardens. It was a tough choice for our judges! If you missed the award ceremony, our website has some pictures of the students and their gardens as well as the awards ceremony. It was a special day for the students and volunteers. Liz Carey from the Mountain Express was here to take pictures and interview John and a few of the students about our BOOST and HT program. Read her article here: https://mountainx.com/living/horticulture-therapy-helps-wide-range-of-conditions/

Tools of the Trade: Watercolor Techniques for Beginners taught by Jane Voorhees continues to be a very popular class, selling out every single time. We may have another one coming up soon so keep your eyes peeled if you missed the last one! We also had quite a large attendance for our annual Summer Garden Tour. John Murphy and our talented and knowledgeable volunteers led the tours which concluded at the greenhouse and hoop houses allowing for the visitors to peruse the plants in bloom.

One of the most popular events at Bullington Gardens is Fairy Days and this year was no different. Each day presented opportunities for the children to explore, learn, grow and use their imaginations in the Fairy Garden. They made crafts, enjoyed a Fairy tea and explored the garden with its numerous features. So many people worked on bringing the Fairy Garden to life and we couldn’t be more grateful for all their hard work. We also owe a huge debt of gratitude to the Fairies and Gnomes who volunteered their time. Your gift of time and love brought smiles to the faces of so many children and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

The Herbal High Tea was a huge success thanks to spectacular volunteers and Beau Martin with his pickling recipe! Participants learned a new sweet pickle recipe and enjoyed a gourmet spread. It even made the Times News!

All of the Dahlias have been planted thanks to Brian Killingsworth and his merry band of volunteers! Wine & Dahlias should be a veritable treat for the eyes this year. If you haven’t had a chance to visit Bullington lately, come on by to check out the Daylily garden in full bloom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

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BOOST & HT Awards, June 1, 2018

06/01/2018-06/01/2018
Bullington Gardens Event(10:00 AM-2:00 PM)

BOOST & HT Awards, June 1, 2018

The students from all four Henderson County High Schools and Apple Valley Middle School enrolled in our BOOST and HT programs participated in our annual awards ceremony and games June 1, 2018. It was a great day full of emotional moments of pride for the students and teachers. Here are just  few of the highlights!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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To connect children and adults with the natural world through science-based horticultural education; to demonstrate the beauty and value of native and ornamental plants through themed public gardens; and to enhance life skills for children and adults with physical or mental challenges through horticultural therapy.

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95 Upper Red Oak Trail
Hendersonville NC 28792
(828) 698-6104

Bullington Gardens is a partner of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension & Henderson County Public Schools and is an equal opportunity provider.