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Bullington Gardens Monthly Activities Update

01/15/2018 by Bullington Gardens

01/01/2018-01/01/2018
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Bullington Gardens Monthly Activities Update

This month has been a busy month as we start the new year with our Horticultural Therapy, BOOST & Elementary school programs. Sharing our love of horticulture with students and adults is our passion and our privilege. Each program teaches students and adults how horticulture and science relate to life and their everyday choices. It also inspires us to keep learning and to remain in awe of this wonderful world we live in.

Our BOOST students have been in the planning stages for the annual garden competition. The first phase is planning a good garden. The students will choose a theme based on their personality and life experience. Some will choose themes based on their culture, others choose it based on their interests. Some of the elements of a good garden include fertile soil, plants chosen to the light situation, a variety in texture and height, and planting in groups instead of rows. We encourage the students to incorporate other elements besides plants to draw more interest and provide texture. Once a theme is chosen, the students will pick out the seeds they need to complete their garden. The timing is important as the garden should be in full bloom in June for the competition. The last two years have seen some amazing garden designs from our students and we can’t wait to see what our students do this year!

Our very own John Murphy will be teaching a program to fifth grade students based on Genetics and Inherited Traits. The students will learn how traits are acquired, how certain dominant and recessive traits are expressed, and how cross pollination of plants can create new combinations of traits. Two examples of the same plant will be used to show how inherited traits are acquired. This enables the students to not only learn about inherited traits in plants, but also see how diversity of traits can be achieved. It’s a fun way to introduce the younger generation to horticulture and science.

Our Horticultural Therapy program helps adults with challenges such as addiction. In past sessions, we have used preparing the soil for planting as an analogy for life. One must prepare their heart and mind in such a way to allow for successful growth. This month we are focusing our attention on making walking sticks for their journey through life and recovery. A walking stick should be chosen with care, be resilient, provide stability and balance and must help the walker travel through rough terrain. Recovery is a tough road and choosing the right tools to traverse it is the lesson we hope to impart.

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

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Upcoming Events

  • Planting for Pollinators: Bees & Butterflies-Zoom Class
    03/04/2021 – 03/04/2021
    (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
  • Vegetable Gardening Basics
    03/16/2021 – 03/18/2021
    (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
  • Growing Blueberries for the Home Garden 2021
    03/25/2021 – 03/25/2021
    (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
  • Using Perennials in the Landscape-ZOOM Class
    03/31/2021 – 03/31/2021
    (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
  • Composting at Home-ZOOM Class
    04/15/2021 – 04/15/2021
    (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)

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03/04/2021 – 03/04/2021
(3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
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Planting for Pollinators: Bees & Butterflies-Zoom Class

Pollinator experts Kim Bailey of Milkweed Meadows Farms, and Jill and Brannen of Spriggly’s Beescaping will present information on creating habitats to attract pollinators to your landscape. Kim will focus on butterfly gardens that provide habitat for all stages of the life cycle with tips for planting milkweed to attract monarchs as well as growing native plants to support a myriad of butterflies and other pollinators, too! Jill & Brannen will focus on native bees of North America (with European honey bees taking a backseat). Learn about the lives of these incredible pollinators through an exploration of common species and the habitat each requires for nesting and survival. More information about Jill and Brannen: sprigglys.com, more information about Kim: https://conservingcarolina.org/discovering-our-native-butterflies/

March 4, 3:00-4:45. $12.00

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

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03/16/2021 – 03/18/2021
(3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)

Vegetable Gardening Basics

Learn gardening basics on how to improve soil, composting, what and when to plant, pest control measures and other techniques to get your vegetable garden off to a great start in this 3-day program. Led by John Murphy. ZOOM Class. March 16, 17, & 18th. 3:30-5:00.

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

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03/25/2021 – 03/25/2021
(3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)

Growing Blueberries for the Home Garden 2021

Successfully grow and harvest tasty blueberries in your own home garden. Area Extension Specialized Agent Craig Mauney will share practices on getting blueberries established and growing well, how to prune, pest problems and which are the best varieties for our area. ZOOM class.

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

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03/31/2021 – 03/31/2021
(3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
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Using Perennials in the Landscape-ZOOM Class

Crissy Dzielak will highlight great perennials for Western NC, especially ones that are lower maintenance, and how these plants can be used in the landscape. Zoom class.

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

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04/15/2021 – 04/15/2021
(3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)

Composting at Home-ZOOM Class

Cooperative Extension Specialized Agent Craig Mauney will discuss best composting practices including types of bins, what and what not to compost, and how to manage the compost pile to produce great compost to enhance your garden soil.

April 15, 3:00-4:30. $12.00

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

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Upcoming Events

  • Planting for Pollinators: Bees & Butterflies-Zoom Class
    03/04/2021 – 03/04/2021
    (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
  • Vegetable Gardening Basics
    03/16/2021 – 03/18/2021
    (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
  • Growing Blueberries for the Home Garden 2021
    03/25/2021 – 03/25/2021
    (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
  • Using Perennials in the Landscape-ZOOM Class
    03/31/2021 – 03/31/2021
    (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
  • Composting at Home-ZOOM Class
    04/15/2021 – 04/15/2021
    (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
Growing Blueberries for the Home Garden 2021

 

 

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