Bullington Gardens

Hendersonville NC Arboretum, Gardens & Horticultural Education Center

Mon. – Sat. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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JMurphyExplainingSeedsJohn Murphy

Since 1999, as Director, John has juggled implementing educational programs for schools and adults, developing the gardens and grounds and generally keeping things on track.  He is passionate about introducing young people to the world of plants.    He has a MS in horticulture, is a registered horticultural therapist and a licensed teacher.

 

 

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Joellen Johnson

Our ebullient volunteer coordinator, indefatigable Bullington ambassador and general maker of good cheer can be found organizing plant sales and other events, volunteer work days and providing guidance on leadership committees.

 

 

Kelsey Jarvis

Our new addition to the Bullington Garden’s team, head gardener, Kelsey Jarvis, energetically keeps the gardens and grounds looking sharp while pruning, planting & propagating.  She graduated from Lees McRae College with a degree in Wildlife Biology. She hopes to inspire our younger visitors to love our natural habitat as much as she does.

Bullington Gardens News & Featured Events

January 2020 Update

 

 

January has most definitely not been a dormant month at Bullington. Construction on laying pavers to make the gardens more accessible, electrical upgrades to the Bullington house and planning for our 30th anniversary celebration in June have all been in the works all month long. In addition, educational programs have continued with BOOST students planning their gardens for the annual gardens competition, horticultural therapy students bringing their typical joy to the garden each week and 5th graders learning about the science of how genetic traits are inherited with the use of some of our colorful plants.

Wondering what’s been going on with all the trucks at Bullington Gardens lately? Watch for our next Bulletin for a peek at a new accessible garden path and accessible parking area, fully funded by Elisabeth Chiboucas of Wheels in the Woods Foundation. Less obvious, but still long overdue, have been improvements inside of Bullington House/Outreach Facility, funded by the Community Foundation of Henderson County. All of these projects promise more enjoyment and safety for our visitors for the new year and beyond.

We’re off to a great start in our 30th year. And we’d like to celebrate in several ways. One is to greatly increase our Friends of Bullington membership. Of course the membership gives you benefits such as a discount on plants and workshops, and an invitation to our spring pre-sale. But the biggest benefit is knowing that you’re supporting this small jewel in Henderson County. We rely on the community’s support to keep educational programs going and the gardens maintained. So please join if you haven’t already. And urge a friend to be a Friend.

John

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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

There is no fee to tour the garden, but donations are gratefully accepted.

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