Upcoming Events

Bullington Gardens hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year. From educational opportunities for students and adults to social events with a garden flair. We offer Horticultural Therapy and are the only Horticultural Therapy Garden in Henderson County.

Harvest Hues: Crafting Your Own Thanksgiving Centerpieces with Garden Fresh Flowers
Nov
26

Harvest Hues: Crafting Your Own Thanksgiving Centerpieces with Garden Fresh Flowers

Immerse yourself in the warm colors and textures of autumn as you gather inspiration from nature's bounty. Under the expert guidance of Mary Quirk, you'll learn essential floral design techniques and tips for incorporating seasonal elements into your centerpiece creations.

From vibrant chrysanthemums and seed heads, to rustic branches, you'll have access to a diverse selection of garden-fresh blooms and foliage, allowing you to design a centerpiece that perfectly reflects your personal style and the festive atmosphere of Thanksgiving.

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Tiny Landscape-Terrarium Workshop
Jan
10

Tiny Landscape-Terrarium Workshop

Join us at Bullington Gardens for a hands-on workshop where you'll create your own beautiful terrarium! In this class, you'll use a two-gallon glass container to design a unique miniature landscape featuring plants from our Bullington Greenhouse. Along with the plants, you'll incorporate mosses and decorative botanicals, all sourced from natural materials.

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Plants Make the Garden
Jan
25

Plants Make the Garden

Join Amy Fahmy to understand the planting design principles that she has found most useful in 30 years of residential garden design experience. For both novice and experienced gardeners this class is about placing and growing plants for the most eye-catching effect. You'll leave class knowing what to buy, and where to plant to transform your existing garden!

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Mountain Mushrooms Workshop: Fungus Among Us!
Jan
28

Mountain Mushrooms Workshop: Fungus Among Us!

Join us for a spore-tacular time at the Mountain Mushrooms Workshop! We’ll teach you the fun-gamentals—it's quite the 'fun-guy' activity! We'll also explore the best wild mushrooms to forage in the forest, making sure you're not in truffle when identifying them. This class is perfect for beginners and seasoned mycophiles alike. Don't miss out on this morel of a good time!

January 28, 2025, 1:00-3:00pm.

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Stealing from the Great Gardens
Feb
8

Stealing from the Great Gardens

You've visited famous gardens and gone on amazing residential garden tours. Remember that sense of magic - like stepping into another world? How did they do it? Join Amy Fahmy to learn how she builds the structure of a residential garden using time honored techniques from the world's great gardens. With 30 years of experience in renovating old gardens, and designing and building new residential gardens, Amy will share how she listens to clients, identifies priorities and sets affordable goals. Leave with specific ideas for the changes you know will fit your own garden!

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Restoring Nature with Native Plants
Feb
11

Restoring Nature with Native Plants

Maintaining the Biodiversity of the Mountains - Restoring Nature with Native Plants. Planting native, removing invasives, restoring habitat and using environmentally friendly landscape management practices.

Join Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast to learn how we can do things better! In this series of classes Steve will discuss how to manage your landscape in the most environmentally friendly way possible using sustainable gardening practices. Also learn about tree health care and maintenance.

February 11, 2025, 1:00-3:00pm.

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Stories from the M.O.B., Mothers of the Brides
Feb
13

Stories from the M.O.B., Mothers of the Brides

Our show tells those tales. This series of monologues reveals the history behind the mothers of the brides' dresses of 25 women. Their stories range from laugh-out-loud funny to touching. They include diverse characters such as moms of gay couples, a transgender theme, a cancer patient and an ICE raid. It is performed by all women, written by a women and about women. Playwright-Doreen Blue

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Eco-Friendly Landscape Care
Mar
6

Eco-Friendly Landscape Care

Join Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast to learn how we can do things better! In this series of classes Steve will discuss how to manage your landscape in the most environmentally friendly way possible using sustainable gardening practices. Also learn about tree health care and maintenance.

March 6, 2025, 1:00-3:00pm.

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Give me a P! Perennials and Pollinator Plantings – The plants and the process
Mar
12

Give me a P! Perennials and Pollinator Plantings – The plants and the process

Creating a Meadow Style Landscape

Meadows don't have to be massive to contribute to the biodiversity and beauty of a landscape. Many gardeners are learning how to incorporate meadow style plantings in their home or small business landscapes. Join us for our engaging workshop on creating a meadow style landscape feature. Learn from Crissy Dzielak, Vice President and co-owner of Landmark Landscapes about the plants, installation techniques, and maintenance practices that bring these vibrant, naturalistic landscapes to life.

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Grow Your Own: Basics of Vegetable Gardening
Mar
17

Grow Your Own: Basics of Vegetable Gardening

Grow Your Own: Basics of Vegetable Gardening

Late winter is the perfect time to start planning for summer gardens, and what better way to begin than with our Basics of Vegetable Gardening class! Join us to learn the essentials of starting your own vegetable garden, including information about plants that do best in our area.

In this class, experienced teacher and former director John Murphy will guide you through the fundamentals of vegetable gardening. You'll discover the best practices for soil preparation, seed selection, planting, and maintaining a thriving garden. This class will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to grow your own fresh and healthy vegetables.

Get ready to dig in and start your journey to a bountiful summer harvest. March 17, 2025, 1-3pm.

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Early Spring Beauty - Ephemeral Flowers, Mosses and Ferns
Apr
8

Early Spring Beauty - Ephemeral Flowers, Mosses and Ferns

Discover the delicate and fleeting world of ephemeral flowers, mosses, and ferns that grace our landscapes with their beauty. Join Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast and learn to identify these early spring wonders, understand their unique lifecycles, and explore their roles in the ecosystem.

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Healthy Trees, Thriving Landscapes
May
22

Healthy Trees, Thriving Landscapes

Join Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast to learn how we can do things better! In this series of classes Steve will discuss how to manage your landscape in the most environmentally friendly way possible using sustainable gardening practices. Also learn about tree health care and maintenance.

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Gardening and Planting for Pollinators 2025
Jun
10

Gardening and Planting for Pollinators 2025

Join Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast to learn how we can do things better! In this series of classes Steve will discuss how to manage your landscape in the most environmentally friendly way possible using sustainable gardening practices. Also learn about tree health care and maintenance.

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Macro Magic: Capturing Dahlia Details
Sep
25

Macro Magic: Capturing Dahlia Details

This workshop taught by Lois Van Reese will focus on Macro photography during this beautiful dahlia season. There will be an emphasis on composition, lighting and focus. While our current cell phones take amazing photos, this class will be utilizing DSLR/mirrorless cameras or a point and shoot. While not required, a tripod for your camera is helpful particularly when honing your focus skills.

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Making Fire Cider
Sep
20

Making Fire Cider

Fire cider is a great herbal tonic used to support the immune system, especially during the fall and winter season. It has been a traditional medicine of various cultures over the centuries. Come learn about the history of fire cider and make your own to take home with Education Coordinator Rosie Reeves. The information presented in this class is intended for educational purposes and should not be considered an endorsement of or recommendation for any medical treatment. Please consult your health care provider before pursuing any herbal or homemade treatments.

September 12, 2-3 pm

$15 public/$12 friends

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Seed Saving
Sep
12

Seed Saving

Isaac Wyatt, Agricultural Program Assistant with Henderson County Extension, will teach the basics of seed saving. Learn to save seeds from your favorite veggies, flowers, and herbs to start for the next year!

September 12, 2-3 pm

$15 public/$12 friends

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Fall Plant Sale
Sep
12
to Sep 14

Fall Plant Sale

Join us for Bullington Gardens’ annual Fall Plant Sale! Shop for all your favorite perennials, shrubs, trees and so much more! September 12-14, 9am-4pm.

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Story Walk Opening Day
Sep
2

Story Walk Opening Day

Join us for the opening day of Bullington Gardens’ Story Walk. Labor Day, 9am-4pm. All proceeds will go towards the restoration of Green River Bee Company whose property suffered damage from recent flooding.

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2024 Dahlia Photography Contest
Aug
10
to Oct 7

2024 Dahlia Photography Contest

Capture the vibrant beauty of dahlias at Bullington Gardens! We invite you to grab your phone, point and shoot camera or DSLR, and enter our Dahlia Photography Contest. Showcase your talent and creativity by capturing the stunning colors and intricate details of these beloved blooms.

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The Secret Lives of Trees
Aug
8

The Secret Lives of Trees

Henderson County Extension Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show Steve Pettis will talk about the importance of Western North Carolina’s tree canopy, tree health, tree care and how individuals can make a difference.

August 8, 2-4 pm

$15 public/$12 friends

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Twilight Dahlias & Mocktails
Aug
1
to Oct 11

Twilight Dahlias & Mocktails

Join us for an intimate evening at Bullington Gardens, designed for a select group of eight guests. Enjoy the exclusive use of the dahlia garden after hours while indulging in a unique culinary experience with specialty mocktails curated from Bullington’s own herbs and honey, paired perfectly with a selection of gourmet appetizers. Feel free to bring your own drinks to add to the mocktails. (Choose two mocktails and two appetizers)

Guests will have the shaded pavilion to gather and will take home a stunning floral arrangement, crafted from our beautiful Bullington dahlias. This experience would be a perfect way to celebrate a child’s birthday, a friend’s engagement, or just gather with friends. This exclusive gathering is a wonderful opportunity to support Bullington Gardens and its mission while enjoying a magical evening in a picturesque setting. We look forward to sharing this delightful experience with you.

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Dress up as Fairy Contest
Jul
27

Dress up as Fairy Contest

Show off your best fairy costume at Bullington Gardens 1st annual Dress Up Like a Fairy Contest! Show up in your magical fairy outfit, get your picture taken and have our social media followers choose the winner. Winner of the Dress Up Like a Fairy Contest will win their very own Fairy Tea Party complete with wand making activities, a guided walk through the fairy trail and tea and cookies for your party of 8.

July 27, 10AM-12PM. Open to all ages. All entrants must sign a media release form and agree to have their picture posted on Facebook and Instagram. Entry fee of $20.00.

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Introduction to Herbal Tea Blends
Jul
16

Introduction to Herbal Tea Blends

Herbs are not only great for cooking, but they are great for making herbal teas, also known as herbal infusions! Join teacher, Judy Peacock as you learn about common herbs used in teas, discuss herbs found in our gardens along with harvesting/drying techniques, and make three of your own herbal tea blends to take home.

July 16 12-2. Limit 16 people. $25/person $20/friends.

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Blossoms & Blooms
Jul
13

Blossoms & Blooms

Blossoms & Blooms: Creating Vibrant Arrangements with Easy-to-Grow Annuals

Unleash your inner florist and join us for a journey into the world of floral design! Learn the art of crafting stunning flower arrangements using easy-to-grow annuals that you can easily self-seed. Floral materials will be provided, just bring your favorite container.

Led by Mary Quirk who previously designed for Biltmore House, this hands-on class is perfect for beginners and gardening enthusiasts alike.

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Fairy Tea Party
Jul
13

Fairy Tea Party

Join the magical fairies at Bullington Gardens for a special Fairy Tea Party. Start your journey with a guided walk through the Fairy Trail with Rosie. Next your child will make their own wand followed by tea and cookies in the pavilion. This event is for children ages 7 and up. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

July 13th, 10:00AM, $25.00/per child.

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Planting for Pollinators
Jul
11

Planting for Pollinators

Henderson County Extension Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show Steve Pettis will discuss the importance of beneficial insects and pollinators and how to garden for their benefit. Then Steve will lead a pollinator walk through the Bullington Garden grounds.

July 11, 2-4.

$15 public/$12 friends

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Build Your Own Fairy House
Jun
22

Build Your Own Fairy House

Build Your Own Fairy House class for kids ages 5-8 and 9 and up. Your child, accompanied by one adult will create magical fairy homes using natural materials like bark, sticks, and moss with a tree cookie base. It's a fun and creative way to spend time together and bring your own fairy magic home.

First class, June 22, 10:00-11:30 AM for children 5-8 years old. Maximum of 10.

Second class, June 22, 1:00PM-2:30PM for children 9 and up. Maximum of 12.

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Introduction to Medicinal Herbs
Jun
18

Introduction to Medicinal Herbs

Have you ever heard about medicinal plant tinctures and teas, but aren’t sure what exactly they're used for? If so, then this class is for you! Join Rachel Meriwether as we learn about a variety of plants, both native and non-native, that can be used to relieve a number of everyday health concerns or add an extra boost to your day. You only need to bring yourself, your curiosity, and something to write on! The information presented in this class is intended for educational purposes and should not be considered an endorsement of or recommendation for any medical treatment. Please consult your health care provider before pursuing any herbal or homemade treatments.

June 18, 12-2pm. $12 FOB/$15 Public.

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Native Bees Adult Program
Jun
15

Native Bees Adult Program

Honeybees are a well-known pollinator, but have you ever heard of mason bees, one of our more efficient pollinators? Or learned more about the bumble bee, known for it’s “buzz pollination” that helps flowers bee more productive? Join native bee experts Jill and Brannen from Spriggley’s Beescaping to learn more about the native bees in our area and why it’s so critical that we support them.

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Native Bees Family Program
Jun
15

Native Bees Family Program

Kids ages 5-10 are welcome as Jill and Brannen from Spriggley’s Beescaping introduce kids to native bees and other spectacular pollinators! There will be a quick story, along with a kid-friendly craft to help create habitat for native bees! Jill Jacobs and Brannen Basham.

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2024 Fairy Door Sponsor
Jun
14

2024 Fairy Door Sponsor

Last year, our fairy gardens attracted almost 9,000 visitors between June and August 2023. We see this as an opportunity to highlight Bullington’s circle of contributors through the sponsorship of a fairy door. The handcrafted doors will have the sponsor’s name, will be opened by guests to reveal a hidden message, and will be given to the sponsors when they are taken down after the summer.

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Creating Bonsai Trees
Jun
6

Creating Bonsai Trees

Bonsai is the ancient art of dwarfing trees. The goal is to create in miniature a tree that looks like a mature tree. The word bonsai literally means ‘plant in a tray’. The concept is simple; restrict the growth of a plant’s roots and shoots, allowing the trunk to grow. The end result is a plant that appears to be a miniature representation of its relatives in the wild. Join Horticulture Agent Steve Pettis to learn how to create bonsai trees. Attendees will get to take home their very own bonsai tree!

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In Time for Mother's Day: DIY Self-Care Products
May
4

In Time for Mother's Day: DIY Self-Care Products

Looking for a chance to celebrate mom and make her a unique gift? Or are you wanting to learn a new skill? In this fun introductory class led by Judy Peacock, you will learn to make your own herbal self-care products including an oatmeal rose honey scrub, a rose clay mask, and herbal tea blend. It's the perfect way to spend time with mom, or make something for yourself. Each participant will take home a honey scrub, a clay mask blend, and an herbal tranquil tea blend.

Saturday May 4th 12-2. Limit 16 people. $35/participant$27 FOB

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Ephemerals, Mosses, and Ferns
May
2

Ephemerals, Mosses, and Ferns

Ephemerals, Mosses, & Ferns

Henderson County Extension Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show Steve Pettis will discuss the many flowers that grow in the Spring time in the forests of Western North Carolina. He will discuss some of the most common spring ephemeral plants' biology, their pollinators and some of the interesting history of these special plants as well as mosses and ferns.

May 2, 2-4 pm.

$15 public/$12 friends.

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Spring Plant Sale
Apr
25
to Apr 27

Spring Plant Sale

Join us for our annual spring plant sale! Discover a wide array of perennials, annuals, bulbs, shrubs, and trees, including new favorites. Enjoy a diverse selection, friendly faces, and fantastic plants!

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Berries!
Mar
21

Berries!

Berries!

Interested in delving into cultivating fruits but not sure how to start? Berry plants are great examples of fruiting plants that grow well in our area. Henderson County Specialized Extension Agent Craig Mauney will discuss cultivation and horticultural techniques for berry plants.

March 21, 2-4 pm.

$15 public/$12 friends.

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Perennials & Dahlias
Mar
8

Perennials & Dahlias

Isaac Wyatt, Agricultural Program Assistant with Henderson County Extension, and Kim Biggerstaff, head of Bullington’s Dahlia Crew, will teach the basics of perennial and dahlia culture. What is a perennial and what makes them special in the garden? How can you get free plants from your current perennials? These questions and so much more will be covered. We will also have a demo on how to divide perennials.

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Basics of Vegetable Gardening
Feb
27

Basics of Vegetable Gardening

Late winter is the perfect time to start planning for summer gardens and what better way to start than with the Basics of Vegetable Gardening class! Come prepared to learn about what it takes to start growing your own vegetables in our area. Join experienced teacher and former director, John Murphy, as he guides you through vegetable gardening basics.

February 27, 2-4pm.

$12 FOB/$15 general public

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Mountain Mushrooms Again!
Feb
13

Mountain Mushrooms Again!

Due to popular demand, we’re bringing Steve Pettis back for another presentation of Mountain Mushrooms.

Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show, will teach attendees about basic fungal biology, how to grow mushrooms at home, and the top wild mushrooms to collect in the forest.

February 13, 2-4 pm

$15 public/$12 friends

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Bullington Gardens Cancellation Policy:

Please note that due to limited class capacity, refunds will not be available for cancellations made after 72 hours of purchase. We appreciate your understanding.