Our Programs

  • Horticultural Therapy

    Horticultural Therapy (HT) engages people in gardening and plant-based activities to promote well-being and rehabilitation.

  • Boost

    Boost (Bullington Onsite Occupational Student Training) is a program for sophomores in the Occupational Course of Study.

  • Elementary School

    A variety of programs based on science curriculum standards are offered throughout the year to Henderson County Public School students without charge.

Our Mission

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.

Events

  • Seed Starting

    Isaac Wyatt, Agricultural Program Assistant with Henderson County Extension, will teach the basics of seed starting. Seed starting is an affordable way to start gardens for different seasons.

    April 4, 2-3 pm. $15 public/$12 friends.

  • 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.

  • Ephemerals, Ferns & Mosses

    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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