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Celebrating the Pawpaw

by Bullington Gardens

08/18/2018-08/18/2018
Bullington Gardens Event(9:00 AM-12:00 PM)

Celebrating the Pawpaw

Learn about the largest edible native tree fruit native to North America with Craig Mauney, Area Specialized Extension Agent and pawpaw farmer.  Craig will cover how to cultivate pawpaws and will have a taste testing of various fruit.  $25.

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Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

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Bullington Gardens News & Featured Events

BOOST & HT Awards, June 1, 2018

06/01/2018-06/01/2018
Bullington Gardens Event(10:00 AM-2:00 PM)

BOOST & HT Awards, June 1, 2018

The students from all four Henderson County High Schools and Apple Valley Middle School enrolled in our BOOST and HT programs participated in our annual awards ceremony and games June 1, 2018. It was a great day full of emotional moments of pride for the students and teachers. Here are just  few of the highlights!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

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May 2018 Update

05/01/2018-05/31/2018
Bullington Gardens Event(12:00 AM-12:00 AM)

May 2018 Update

This month has been as busy as ever at Bullington Gardens with so much rain, the Mother’s Day Sale and lots of school programs, we have lots to report!

The Mother’s Day sale was a lovely day talking to old friends, meeting new friends and, of course, providing plenty of unique perennials, shrubs, trees and crafts to the community. We have lovely volunteers who do so much for Bullington Gardens and we owe our success to their hard work and dedication.
 
You may have noticed Bullington Gardens is growing! As addition of a sign on Hwy 64 and an updated sign on Howard’s Gap has brought in people who were previously unaware of our beautiful little spot. “I didn’t even know you all existed!” is regularly heard, but with so many volunteers working towards getting our name out there, the list of people who have visited and want to visit is growing. The more awareness we can raise for Horticultural Therapy the better!

Did you know our Horticultural Therapy program is part of an overall treatment plan for people with addictions? Bullington Gardens regularly works with adults recovering from substance abuse in vegetable, herb and ornamental gardens as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.

The elementary school programs are winding down for summer. We continue to receive thankful letters from students who so appreciate John’s time in the classroom with them. They are in awe of all that nature has to offer thanks to his lessons. It’s so important children are exposed to the natural world especially in today’s world of computers and cell phones.
 
We are looking forward to our annual Nature Explorers camp in July. What started out as an elementary school camp has morphed into a camp for teens with special needs. It is one of our favorite events here at Bullington Gardens. The kids display such enthusiasm, joy and excitement during the camp.

The Fairy Garden has received some love this week from volunteers in preparation for Fairy Days! A few additions have made it even more magical. We still have some spots open so don’t wait-sign up today!

American Gardener has a great article about the resurgence of the Pawpaw in this month’s issue. If you want to learn about growing Pawpaws and taste test this amazing fruit, our Pawpaw class is August 18th with Craig Mauney.

About half of the approximately 600 dahlia plants were planted last week. We are waiting for dry weather to plant the rest. Fingers crossed! The Dahlia garden will be spectacular this year. Be sure to sign up for the Dahlia tour!

We also planted a Coneflower trial with 17 different varieties up above the dahlias. Over the next few years we hope to gather information on color stability, hardiness, flower quantity and attraction to pollinators.

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  • Dahlia Daze
    09/18/2018 – 09/20/2018
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To connect children and adults with the natural world through science-based horticultural education; to demonstrate the beauty and value of native and ornamental plants through themed public gardens; and to enhance life skills for children and adults with physical or mental challenges through horticultural therapy.

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Bullington Gardens

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

Bullington Gardens is a partner of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension & Henderson County Public Schools and is an equal opportunity provider.