Gardens-Facilities

Fairy Trail

06/12/2020 by Bullington Gardens

The Fairy Trail is closed for the season. It will reopen June 2021. Developed by Fairies and dedicated volunteers, Bullington Gardens' Fairy Trail … [Read more...]

Dahlia Garden

09/03/2014 by Bullington Gardens

Maintained by Dahlia Guru Brian Killingsworth, in season this garden boasts over 400 plants and hundreds of varieties of dahlias that include all … [Read more...]

Facilities

08/29/2014 by Bullington Gardens

The grounds include a head house with 2 greenhouses, hoophouses for growing plants for sale, an amphitheater, a pavilion and gazebo and the former … [Read more...]

Pollinator Garden

08/29/2014 by Bullington Gardens

Maintained by volunteer Connie Smith, this area is a haven for butterflies, many other pollinators and birds. Important plants are carolina phlox, … [Read more...]

Reflection Garden

08/29/2014 by Bullington Gardens

A woodland gazebo honoring longtime Bullington supporters Bob & Bea Hicks can be found nestled in the Reflection Garden as well as collections of … [Read more...]

Sally’s Garden

08/29/2014 by Bullington Gardens

Designed by Nancy Duffy of Muddy Boots Garden Design in honor of Bob Bullington’s wife Sally. This four season, densely planted garden features, … [Read more...]

Rain Garden

08/29/2014 by Bullington Gardens

This garden was designed to catch excess rainfall and it hosts native plants that tolerate wet conditions as well as dry. Feature plants: … [Read more...]

Therapy Garden

08/29/2014 by Bullington Gardens

Designed with the intent of making gardening more accessible for those with limited mobility, this garden has raised beds with colorful annuals, an … [Read more...]

Shade Garden

08/29/2014 by Bullington Gardens

Volunteer extraordinaire Jane Davis is also the mastermind behind this garden, which highlights plants that perform well in dry shade such as blankets … [Read more...]

Native Woodland Garden

08/29/2014 by Bullington Gardens

Designed and maintained by the Western Carolina Botanical Club, this woodland loop, which also is the beginning of a 1/2 mile nature trail, features … [Read more...]

A Message from Annie Higgins, Bullington Gardens Administrative Director

Dear Supporters of Bullington Gardens, Starting a new position is always intimidating, but the initiation into my career at Bullington couldn’t have gone better. I’d always known that Bullington was a ‘Garden with Heart’, but I experienced it first hand as I met so many who had decades of history with the garden. I was welcomed not only by John and his staff, but by donors, volunteers, and board members. I’d like to thank you for that warm welcome and gentle hospitality. While not … [Read More...]

02/05/2021 – 02/05/2021
(1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)

Pruning Workshop

Class is now full.

Learn how to properly prune ornamental trees and shrubs with Bullington’s John Murphy. ZOOM Class. Class fills up quickly.

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

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02/19/2021 – 02/19/2021
(3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)

Masses of Grasses

Join us in a panel discussion about varieties, planting tips, and ongoing maintenance of ornamental grasses, sedges and rushes. Whether mixing them in a meadow, trying grasses in a small area, using them tucked into existing beds, or moving away from manicured lawns, let your inner wild side shine. This is a Zoom program led by Shannon Currey.

Shannon Currey is Marketing Director for Hoffman Nursery, a wholesale nursery in North Carolina specializing in ornamental and native grasses. Shannon has coordinated the plant evaluation program and now oversees the marketing program. Shannon also writes articles for national trade publications and gives talks on grasses to design professionals and industry organizations.

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

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02/26/2021 – 02/26/2021
(3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)

Jay Sifford: My Garden, My Teacher

Join Jay on a photographic tour of his garden and the reasoning behind it. He also emphasizes both the design lessons and the life lessons that the garden has taught. This is a Zoom class.

Friday 2/26/21

3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

$12

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

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03/04/2021 – 03/04/2021
(3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)

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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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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Pruning Workshop
02/05/2021 – 02/05/2021
(1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)

Masses of Grasses
02/19/2021 – 02/19/2021
(3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)

Jay Sifford: My Garden, My Teacher
02/26/2021 – 02/26/2021
(3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)

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)

Composting at Home-ZOOM Class
04/15/2021 – 04/15/2021
(3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)

Growing Blueberries for the Home Garden 2021