Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 am for a magical story time at the Bullington Gardens Book Nook.

Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 am for a magical story time at the Bullington Gardens Book Nook.

Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 am for a magical story time at the Bullington Gardens Book Nook.

Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 am for a magical story time at the Bullington Gardens Book Nook.

Join the magical fairies at Bullington Gardens for a special Fairy Tea Party. Start your journey with a guided walk through the Fairy Trail. Your child will make their own fairy craft followed by tea and cookies in the pavilion. This event is for children ages 5 and up. Each child must be accompanied by an adult (ticket not necessary for parent/guardian). Fairy Teas are by reservations only.

Ten different dates to choose from!

June 5, 12, 20, 26-12:00-2:00pm.

July 3, 10, 17, 25-12:00-2:00pm.

August 8, 15-12:00-2:00pm.

$30.00/per child, $24 for Friends of Bullington Gardens. Limit of 12 children per event.

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Learn how to sow, divide, root and nurture plants for your garden. Get easy practical explanations on how to increase your stock of existing plants and how to create new cultivars by hybridization. Learn step by step instructions on how to divide perennials, grow seedlings, and start plants by root, shoot, and leaf cuttings.

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Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 am for a magical story time at the Bullington Gardens Book Nook.

Join the experienced Bullington Gardens Master Dahlia Team for a monthly class series that takes you behind the scenes of cultivating over 600 dahlias. Each 1.5–2 hour session will guide you through the specific tasks and techniques needed throughout the growing season, combining classroom instruction with hands-on work in the garden.
This comprehensive series offers the opportunity to learn expert-level dahlia care while engaging with a passionate gardening community. The final class will feature an evening among the dahlias in full bloom — a truly rewarding celebration of the season’s work. Enrollment is limited; early registration is encouraged. Class size is limited to 15.

Register here:

Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 am for a magical story time at the Bullington Gardens Book Nook.

Join the magical fairies at Bullington Gardens for a special Fairy Tea Party. Start your journey with a guided walk through the Fairy Trail. Your child will make their own fairy craft followed by tea and cookies in the pavilion. This event is for children ages 5 and up. Each child must be accompanied by an adult (ticket not necessary for parent/guardian). Fairy Teas are by reservations only.

Ten different dates to choose from!

June 5, 12, 20, 26-12:00-2:00pm.

July 3, 10, 17, 25-12:00-2:00pm.

August 8, 15-12:00-2:00pm.

$30.00/per child, $24 for Friends of Bullington Gardens. Limit of 12 children per event.

Register here:

Fall is one of the best—and most rewarding—times to garden! Learn how to prepare your garden for a productive fall season, including soil preparation, planting schedules, and selecting the best vegetables, herbs, and flowers for autumn. We'll discuss succession planting, extending the harvest, protecting crops from early frosts, and simple maintenance practices that keep your garden thriving into the cooler months. Whether you're planting your first fall garden or looking to improve your results, you'll leave with the knowledge and confidence to enjoy a beautiful and abundant autumn harvest.

August 17th, 1:00-3:00pm.

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Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 am for a magical story time at the Bullington Gardens Book Nook.

Enhance your botanical knowledge in this comprehensive monthly series with Isaac Wyatt, Interim Director of Bullington Gardens. Each session focuses on learning to identify 10–15 plant species, spanning native, non-native, and invasive varieties found across Western North Carolina.

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Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 am for a magical story time at the Bullington Gardens Book Nook.

Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 am for a magical story time at the Bullington Gardens Book Nook.

Discover the art of creating a beautiful hand-tied bouquet using fresh seasonal flowers and foliage. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the professional spiral technique, how to choose complementary flowers and greenery, and the basics of color, texture, and balance in floral design. We'll also cover conditioning flowers to extend their vase life, proper stem care, and simple wrapping techniques for a polished finish. Whether you're creating bouquets for your home, gifts, or special occasions, you'll leave with a stunning arrangement and the skills to recreate it again and again. Note these are small to medium bouquets.

August 25th, 1:00-3:00pm.

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Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 am for a magical story time at the Bullington Gardens Book Nook.

Join us for a fun, hands-on Harvest Porch Pots class and create your own stunning autumn display to welcome the season!

In this popular workshop, you’ll learn how to design and build beautiful, professional-looking porch pots using seasonal plants and natural elements. Under the guidance of Teresa M., you’ll select and arrange vibrant seasonal elements and other fall accents into a gorgeous, ready-to-display container.

What’s Included:

• All materials and supplies except containers please bring an outdoor container no larger than 14” across (premium plants, soil, and started fertilizer)

• Step-by-step instruction on design, balance, color theory, and plant care

• Your finished Fall Porch Pot to take home the same day

• Tips for making your pots last through the season

Perfect for beginners and plant lovers alike—no experience necessary! This is a wonderful way to get creative, learn new skills, and leave with a beautiful handmade autumn decoration for your porch, patio, or entryway.

Price: $75.00 per person.

Spots fill up quickly—reserve your place today and get ready to create something you’ll be proud to display all fall long!

September 1st, 2026, 10:00am.

Join the experienced Bullington Gardens Master Dahlia Team for a monthly class series that takes you behind the scenes of cultivating over 600 dahlias. Each 1.5–2 hour session will guide you through the specific tasks and techniques needed throughout the growing season, combining classroom instruction with hands-on work in the garden.
This comprehensive series offers the opportunity to learn expert-level dahlia care while engaging with a passionate gardening community. The final class will feature an evening among the dahlias in full bloom — a truly rewarding celebration of the season’s work. Enrollment is limited; early registration is encouraged. Class size is limited to 15.

Register here:

Enhance your botanical knowledge in this comprehensive monthly series with Isaac Wyatt, Interim Director of Bullington Gardens. Each session focuses on learning to identify 10–15 plant species, spanning native, non-native, and invasive varieties found across Western North Carolina.

Register here:

Celebrate the beauty of the cutting garden by creating a lush, garden-style bouquet featuring spectacular dahlias and other seasonal blooms. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to combine focal flowers, filler flowers, foliage, and texture to create a large, balanced arrangement with a natural, abundant look. We'll cover flower selection, color harmony, conditioning and caring for cut flowers, and design techniques that help your bouquet look professionally arranged. You'll leave with a gorgeous oversized bouquet and the confidence to recreate stunning floral designs throughout the growing season.

September 21st, 1:00-3:00pm.

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In this class led by Sue Ann Williams we will discuss what constitutes good basic photography practices and how you can make your photos and videos more interesting. The information can be used for taking pictures with SLR and DSLR cameras and phone cameras. Among the topics we will discuss, framing your images, lighting, subject matter, and visual interest.

Sue Ann Williams has been a master gardener since 2019. In her previous life, beginning in 1978, she worked as a videographer, editor, producer and director for local WBTV/Charlotte) and national news (NBC) and corporate media. She retired from the NBC News Channel in 2017 after working there for 26 years.

Bring your camera or phone. The final 30 minutes of the class will be devoted to taking pictures for instructional critiquing.

September 28, 2026.1:00-3:00. $20.00.

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Fall is a great time to get in the garden! Join Henderson County Agent and host of the 'Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast' Steve Pettis to learn what is flowering, how to plant trees and shrubs correctly and how to create an environmentally friendly landscape that is an inviting place for people and wildlife.

October 5th, 2026 1:00-3:00pm.

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Method – Basics, Strings, and Shading. This will support your continued growth. You will have a deeper understanding of how you can create beautiful designs using structured patterns. According to Maria Thomas, co-founder of Zentangle, “its practice ignites a larger charge of creativity that has been dormant within you for too long.”  You will begin to see possible Zentangle patterns everywhere – buildings, cloth, nature. The possibilities are infinitely exciting.  You will learn many tangles, their subtleties and possibilities. You will realize that what seemed so complicated before is actually simple, easy and fun! Surprise yourself.

October 6th, 13th and 20th from 1 PM to 3 PM

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Method – Basics, Strings, and Shading. This will support your continued growth. You will have a deeper understanding of how you can create beautiful designs using structured patterns. According to Maria Thomas, co-founder of Zentangle, “its practice ignites a larger charge of creativity that has been dormant within you for too long.”  You will begin to see possible Zentangle patterns everywhere – buildings, cloth, nature. The possibilities are infinitely exciting.  You will learn many tangles, their subtleties and possibilities. You will realize that what seemed so complicated before is actually simple, easy and fun! Surprise yourself.

October 6th, 13th and 20th from 1 PM to 3 PM

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Join the experienced Bullington Gardens Master Dahlia Team for a monthly class series that takes you behind the scenes of cultivating over 600 dahlias. Each 1.5–2 hour session will guide you through the specific tasks and techniques needed throughout the growing season, combining classroom instruction with hands-on work in the garden.
This comprehensive series offers the opportunity to learn expert-level dahlia care while engaging with a passionate gardening community. The final class will feature an evening among the dahlias in full bloom — a truly rewarding celebration of the season’s work. Enrollment is limited; early registration is encouraged. Class size is limited to 15.

Register here:

Fall is one of the most important seasons in the garden, and knowing what to do—and what to avoid—can make all the difference for next year's success. In this informative class, you'll learn the essential tasks for preparing your garden for cooler weather, including proper planting, pruning, soil care, watering, mulching, and fall cleanup. We'll also cover common mistakes gardeners make in the fall and how to avoid them. Whether you're growing vegetables, flowers, or ornamental landscapes, you'll leave with practical tips and seasonal best practices to keep your garden healthy through winter and thriving in spring.

October 19th, 2026, 1:00-3:00pm.

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Method – Basics, Strings, and Shading. This will support your continued growth. You will have a deeper understanding of how you can create beautiful designs using structured patterns. According to Maria Thomas, co-founder of Zentangle, “its practice ignites a larger charge of creativity that has been dormant within you for too long.”  You will begin to see possible Zentangle patterns everywhere – buildings, cloth, nature. The possibilities are infinitely exciting.  You will learn many tangles, their subtleties and possibilities. You will realize that what seemed so complicated before is actually simple, easy and fun! Surprise yourself.

October 6th, 13th and 20th from 1 PM to 3 PM

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Invasive plants invade our natural areas and damage our ecosystems. And the problem is getting worse. Join Henderson County Agent and host of the 'Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast' Steve Pettis to learn about which non-native plants top the invasive plant list as the most obnoxious and how to control them.

November 2nd, 2026, 1:00-3:00pm.

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Join Henderson County Agent and host of the 'Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast' Steve Pettis to learn about the top native trees for mountain gardens. Also, Steve will address proper planting and care of landscape trees.

November 17th, 2026, 1:00-3:00pm.

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