Bullington Gardens

Hendersonville NC Arboretum, Gardens & Horticultural Education Center

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Elementary School Programs

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  A variety of programs based on science curriculum standards are offered throughout the year to Henderson County Public School students without … [Read more...]

Horticultural Therapy

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Horticultural Therapy (HT) engages people in gardening and plant-based activities to promote well-being and rehabilitation. Bullington Gardens uses HT … [Read more...]

BOOST

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  BOOST (Bullington Onsite Occupational Student Training) is a program for sophomores in the Occupational Course of Study in four county high schools … [Read more...]

What’s New at Bullington Gardens?

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...]

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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.

Dahlia List

Sign up to be a Dahlia Darling by September 30th 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)
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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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Bullington Gardens is a partnership of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension & Henderson County Public Schools and is an equal opportunity provider.

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Bullington Gardens

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

Monday-Saturday. 9am-4pm

There is no fee to tour the garden, but donations are gratefully accepted. Please note, our restrooms are closed to the public.