Bullington Gardens

Hendersonville NC Arboretum, Gardens & Horticultural Education Center

  • DONATE
  • News
  • Events
  • Contact
    • Directions
  • Facebook
  • Home
  • Youth Programs
  • Gardens & Facilities
  • About
    • About Bullington
    • Partners
    • Newsletters
    • Staff
    • Volunteers
  • Events & Workshops
  • Support Us
    • Support Bullington
    • Store
      • Programs & Classes
      • Friends of Bullington Gardens Membership
      • Merchandise
      • Gift Cards
      • Cart
      • Checkout
      • My account
    • Friends of Bullington Membership
    • Memorial or Honor Donation
    • Volunteer
You are here: Home / Volunteers / Volunteer Hero September 2020

Volunteer Hero September 2020

10/02/2020 by Bullington Gardens

Bullington Gardens is blessed to have many wonderful volunteers who give their time, love and hard work in an effort to keep the gardens beautiful for our many visitors and students. This month we are highlighting Brian Killingsworth as our Volunteer Hero.

 

 

 

Brian Killingsworth first noticed Dahlias when he was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam war. This seemingly random event would spark a life-long love affair with dahlias. Brian owned and operated a commercial dahlia farm in Georgia where he hybridized dahlias. After he sold his farm and moved to a condo in Hendersonville, Brian was unable to grow his beloved dahlias in his new home. One visit to Bullington Gardens changed all that and a perfect partnership bloomed.

Six years later, Brian has earned the nickname the “Dahlia Lama” for creating Bullington’s Dahlia Garden. Full of a stunning array of blooms, including his own hybrids from his farm in Georgia with the name “Creekside.” Brian has over a dozen hybrid varieties he has named. His most recent and popular variety is “Creekside Michael,” a collarette.

He leads a contingent of volunteers who lovingly tend the dahlia garden each year ensuring visitors a vibrant show. He’s also the inspiration for our yearly fundraiser, Wine & Dahlias.

The next time you visit Bullington Gardens and see the gorgeous dahlias blooming, tip your hat to Mr. Brian Killingsworth, the Dahlia Lama of Bullington Gardens.

Upcoming Events

Events Calendar Page

What’s New at Bullington Gardens?

A Message from Annie Higgins, Bullington Gardens Administrative Director

Dear Supporters of Bullington Gardens,   Starting a new position is always intimidating, but the initiation into my career at Bullington couldn’t have gone better. I’d always known that Bullington was a ‘Garden with Heart’, but I experienced it first hand as I met so many who had decades of history with the garden. I was welcomed not only by John and his staff, but by donors, volunteers, and board members. I’d like to thank you for that warm welcome and gentle hospitality. While not … [Read More...]

More News

02/05/2021 – 02/05/2021
(1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)

Pruning Workshop

Class is now full.

 

Learn how to properly prune ornamental trees and shrubs with Bullington’s John Murphy. ZOOM Class. Class fills up quickly.

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

More Info 

02/19/2021 – 02/19/2021
(3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
EventImage

Masses of Grasses

Join us in a panel discussion about varieties, planting tips, and ongoing maintenance of ornamental grasses, sedges and rushes. Whether  mixing them in a meadow, trying grasses in a small area, using them tucked into existing beds, or moving away from manicured lawns, let your inner wild side shine. This is a Zoom program led by Shannon Currey.

Shannon Currey is Marketing Director for Hoffman Nursery, a wholesale nursery in North Carolina specializing in ornamental and native grasses. Shannon has coordinated the plant evaluation program and now oversees the marketing program. Shannon also writes articles for national trade publications and gives talks on grasses to design professionals and industry organizations.

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

More Info  | Make a Reservation

02/26/2021 – 02/26/2021
(3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
EventImage

Jay Sifford: My Garden, My Teacher

Join Jay on a photographic tour of his garden and the reasoning behind it. He also emphasizes both the design lessons and the life lessons that the garden has taught. This is a Zoom class.
Friday 2/26/21
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
$12

Location: Bullington Gardens

(828) 698-6104

More Info  | Make a Reservation

DONATE

Upcoming Events

Bullington Gardens Events & Workshops

Terrarium Workshop 2021

Pruning Workshop 2021

Vegetable Gardening Basics 2021

Growing Blueberries for the Home Garden 2021

 

 

Upcoming Events

January 2021
M T W T F S S
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
« Dec    

Email Newsletter Signup

You've already signed up, Thanks!
Check your inbox now to confirm your subscription.

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

Connect with Us!

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

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.

Back to Top



Copyright © 2021 Bullington Gardens - Hendersonville's Public Botanical Garden ~ Horticultural Education Center · Log in