Bullington Gardens March 2018 Update

03/30/2018 by Bullington Gardens

03/01/2018-03/31/2018
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Bullington Gardens March 2018 Update

Bullington Gardens has been busy getting ready for our Spring Plant Sale. Volunteers along with Kelsey and John have been busy in the greenhouse transplanting seeds & plants and finding more space for them. Always a challenge with so many varieties of plants to offer. We will have more plants this year than ever before for our sale so come prepared to bring home some beautiful new plants for your gardens!

Our resident Dahlia guru, Brian Killingsworth, has been bringing the Dahlias out of storage and out of their dormancy in preparation for Dahlia Daze, They will be planted mid-May. Expect a gorgeous display as always.

The Horticultural Therapy groups have planted potatoes in their vegetable gardens. Some of the students come to school specifically because of this program! The ability to see things bloom and change due to their efforts is a real boost. Add in the opportunity to create something and the smiles don’t stop. It is so encouraging to know Bullington Gardens is making such a positive impact in their lives.

Our BOOST students have chosen their themes for their gardens. The next step is creating elements to go with it. They are working on transplanting their plants. Some of our students have come up with some really elaborate gardens with complex features that aren’t plant related. It will be very interesting to see their finished gardens!

John has been busy with the Elementary School Programs. This month, he has focused the lessons on insects and their relationship with plants. Over 40 classes from kindergarten thru third grade will visit Bullington to walk the gardens looking for signs of insects. Indoor activities will focus on live and pinned insects for them to examine. They will also plant Marigold seeds for Mother’s Day.

We would like to say a special thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers for all the hard work, time and love you give to Bullington Gardens. We are humbled and grateful for your support.

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

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Bullington Gardens Holiday Greenery Sale

The online Holiday Craft Sale features nature-themed, handcrafted items, including ornaments, jewelry, textiles, quilts and holiday decor. Wreaths and swags enhanced with botanicals gathered on the Bullington Garden grounds and created by volunteers are ready for your home. Our delightful holiday garden gnome, standing 30 inches tall, adds a whimsical touch to your front porch. Locally-grown premium amaryllis, poinsettias, cyclamens and Christmas cactus plants are also available. Bullington’s … [Read More...]

11/17/2020 – 12/01/2020
(2:00 PM – 3:30 PM)

Fall Open Horticultural Therapy Series

These sessions are now full. If you are interested in participating, we may begin a 2nd group. Please email us at bullingtongardens@gmail.com.

Bullington Gardens is offering a series of 3 horticultural therapy sessions this fall beginning Nov. 17 that is available to the public. These sessions are intended to be calming and stress reducing as we interact with nature through contemplation, exploration and active participation. A short walk will be part of each session. The sessions will be limited to 6 people and will be conducted with face masks and social distancing. Nov. 17, 24 & Dec. 1, 2:00-3:30. $75 Led by John Murphy and Mary Martin.

November 17-Session 1: Seeds of Change. Collecting, observing and planting seeds. Making a journal.

November 24-Session 2: Leaf Your Stress Behind. Collecting and observing leaves and making a leaf craft. Journaling.

December 1-Session 3: Staying Rooted for the Future. Observing roots, rooting cuttings and creating a succulent bowl. Journaling.

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

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