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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Dahlia Quilt Raffle

Fundraising raffle for Bullington Gardens' Horticultural Therapy & Educational Programs for children and adults with special needs. Carole Carter, From My Carolina Home, has donated this amazing hand guided free motion and ruler work, machine quilted Dahlia flower quilt. Quilt measures 42 inches wide x 43 inches long. High quality quilting cotton fabric with printed dahlia on the front, with individually quilted petals in a variety of designs. Backing and binding fabric is bright yellow … [Read More...]

08/15/2020 – 09/30/2020
(12:00 PM – 12:00 PM)

Dahlia Darling Sponsorship

Be a Dahlia Darling and sponsor a Dahlia from Bullington’s Dahlia Garden. Grown, nurtured and propagated by Brian Killingsworth, (the Dahlia Lama), Bullington’s Dahlia Garden has been a draw for many visitors over the years for its hard to find varieties, beautiful colors and lush foliage.

For $25.00, you can sponsor the Dahlia of your choice or we can pick one for you. Your name will appear on a sign on the Dahlia thanking you for your support. All proceeds benefit Bullington Gardens’ Educational and Horticultural Therapy Programs for children and adults with special needs.

Sign up to be a Dahlia Darling by September 30^th here.

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

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09/09/2020 – 09/27/2020
(5:00 PM – 6:30 PM)

Wee Wine & Dahlias

Enjoy a quiet evening with wine in the Bullington Dahlia garden with your own trusted bubble group. Sip delicious, locally sourced wine while strolling the Dahlia garden in all its glory. Groups of up to 8 can sign up for 1 of 2 spots in September with their own tent, chairs, tables and 2 bottles of wine. You’re welcome to bring your own food and enjoy dinner with a view!

$300 per group per evening. Sept. 8-12, 15-19, 22-26 from 5:00 pm-6:30 pm. Proceeds support the educational and Horticultural Therapy programs of Bullington Gardens.

Sponsors are welcome! $500 per sponsor will get your name in lights for all to see and an evening in our gorgeous Dahlia garden! Plus, honorable mention on our website, newsletter, Facebook and Twitter.

Sign up for Wee Wine & Dahlias here or call 828-698-6104 to schedule your evening in the Dahlia garden. Spots are limited so please sign up early to secure your reservation.

The following evenings are reserved:

Sept. 17: Both tents reserved.

Sept. 18: Both tents reserved.

Sept 23: Both tents reserved.

Sept. 24: One tent available

Sept. 26: Both tents reserved.

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

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09/30/2020 – 09/30/2020
(3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)

Saving Seeds From Your Landscape

This program will help you to be successful in saving seeds from your garden for use in the next growing season. Open pollination is the key to seed saving. The differences in heirloom and hybrid seeds as well as all the positives and negatives of both types of seeds will be discussed. This is a Zoom class. Start time is 3:00 pm until approximately 4:30 pm depending on question and answer time. $10/person.

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

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