Bullington Gardens hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year. From educational opportunities for students and adults to social events with a garden flair. We offer Horticultural Therapy and are the only Horticultural Therapy Garden in Henderson County.
Fall Plant Sale
Dig into Bullington Gardens' Fall Plant Sale! Grab perennials, natives, and seasonal plants to spruce up your yard. Don’t let your garden be the only one on the block still growing last year’s weeds—join us this fall September 12-13, 9am-4pm.
Strength Training Classes Sept. 16
Join us for free strength training classes. Every Tuesday at 1pm starting August 26-September 30th, 2025.
Strength Training Classes Sept. 23
Join us for free strength training classes. Every Tuesday at 1pm starting August 26-September 30th, 2025.
Macro Magic: Capturing Dahlia Details
This workshop taught by Lois Van Reese will focus on Macro photography during this beautiful dahlia season. There will be an emphasis on composition, lighting and focus. While our current cell phones take amazing photos, this class will be utilizing DSLR/mirrorless cameras or a point and shoot. While not required, a tripod for your camera is helpful particularly when honing your focus skills.
Strength Training Classes Sept. 30
Join us for free strength training classes. Every Tuesday at 1pm starting August 26-September 30th, 2025.
Harvest Hues: Create a Thanksgiving Centerpiece with Fresh Flowers
Immerse yourself in the warm colors and textures of autumn as you gather inspiration from nature's bounty. Under the expert guidance of Mary Quirk, you'll learn essential floral design techniques and tips for incorporating seasonal elements into your centerpiece creations.
From vibrant chrysanthemums and seed heads, to rustic branches, you'll have access to a diverse selection of garden-fresh blooms and foliage, allowing you to design a centerpiece that perfectly reflects your personal style and the festive atmosphere of Thanksgiving.
Strength Training Classes Sept. 9
Join us for free strength training classes. Every Tuesday at 1pm starting August 26-September 30th, 2025.
Strength Training Classes
Join us for free strength training classes. Every Tuesday at 1pm starting August 26-September 30th, 2025.
Bullington Gardens Book Nook August 30, 2025
NEW! Fairy Book Nook at Bullington Gardens
We’re thrilled to unveil a magical new addition to our Fairy Gardens — the Fairy Book Nook! Nestled in a shady grove and featuring toadstool seats carved from Hurricane Helene logs, this enchanted nook is the perfect place for fairy tales to come to life.
Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 AM for story time, where a rotating selection of delightful tales will entertain fairies and humans alike. FREE! Feel free to dress as your favorite fairy!
A very special thank you to our friends at the Hendersonville Public Library for keeping our shelves stocked with magical reads.
This event is on Tuesdays & Saturdays, June 3, 2025-August 30th, 2025 at 11:00am.
Embracing Change
Nature can be a wonderful teacher, and a tool we can use to reflect on certain seasons of life. During this class, participants will learn how certain plants prepare for cycles of growth and seasonal shifts. At the end of the class, participants will be invited to reflect on their own lives by noticing what season they are in and gain inspiration for how to prepare for times of change.
Date: Tuesday August 26. Time: 2:00 - 4:00. Fee: $20.00
Bullington Gardens Book Nook August 26, 2025
NEW! Fairy Book Nook at Bullington Gardens
We’re thrilled to unveil a magical new addition to our Fairy Gardens — the Fairy Book Nook! Nestled in a shady grove and featuring toadstool seats carved from Hurricane Helene logs, this enchanted nook is the perfect place for fairy tales to come to life.
Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 AM for story time, where a rotating selection of delightful tales will entertain fairies and humans alike. FREE! Feel free to dress as your favorite fairy!
A very special thank you to our friends at the Hendersonville Public Library for keeping our shelves stocked with magical reads.
This event is on Tuesdays & Saturdays, June 3, 2025-August 30th, 2025 at 11:00am.
Bullington Gardens Book Nook August 23, 2025
NEW! Fairy Book Nook at Bullington Gardens
We’re thrilled to unveil a magical new addition to our Fairy Gardens — the Fairy Book Nook! Nestled in a shady grove and featuring toadstool seats carved from Hurricane Helene logs, this enchanted nook is the perfect place for fairy tales to come to life.
Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 AM for story time, where a rotating selection of delightful tales will entertain fairies and humans alike. FREE! Feel free to dress as your favorite fairy!
A very special thank you to our friends at the Hendersonville Public Library for keeping our shelves stocked with magical reads.
This event is on Tuesdays & Saturdays, June 3, 2025-August 30th, 2025 at 11:00am.
Bullington Gardens Book Nook August 19, 2025
NEW! Fairy Book Nook at Bullington Gardens
We’re thrilled to unveil a magical new addition to our Fairy Gardens — the Fairy Book Nook! Nestled in a shady grove and featuring toadstool seats carved from Hurricane Helene logs, this enchanted nook is the perfect place for fairy tales to come to life.
Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 AM for story time, where a rotating selection of delightful tales will entertain fairies and humans alike. FREE! Feel free to dress as your favorite fairy!
A very special thank you to our friends at the Hendersonville Public Library for keeping our shelves stocked with magical reads.
This event is on Tuesdays & Saturdays, June 3, 2025-August 30th, 2025 at 11:00am.
Bullington Gardens Book Nook August 16, 2025
NEW! Fairy Book Nook at Bullington Gardens
We’re thrilled to unveil a magical new addition to our Fairy Gardens — the Fairy Book Nook! Nestled in a shady grove and featuring toadstool seats carved from Hurricane Helene logs, this enchanted nook is the perfect place for fairy tales to come to life.
Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 AM for story time, where a rotating selection of delightful tales will entertain fairies and humans alike. FREE! Feel free to dress as your favorite fairy!
A very special thank you to our friends at the Hendersonville Public Library for keeping our shelves stocked with magical reads.
This event is on Tuesdays & Saturdays, June 3, 2025-August 30th, 2025 at 11:00am.
Bullington Gardens Book Nook August 12, 2025
NEW! Fairy Book Nook at Bullington Gardens
We’re thrilled to unveil a magical new addition to our Fairy Gardens — the Fairy Book Nook! Nestled in a shady grove and featuring toadstool seats carved from Hurricane Helene logs, this enchanted nook is the perfect place for fairy tales to come to life.
Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 AM for story time, where a rotating selection of delightful tales will entertain fairies and humans alike. FREE! Feel free to dress as your favorite fairy!
A very special thank you to our friends at the Hendersonville Public Library for keeping our shelves stocked with magical reads.
This event is on Tuesdays & Saturdays, June 3, 2025-August 30th, 2025 at 11:00am.
Bullington Gardens Book Nook August 9, 2025
NEW! Fairy Book Nook at Bullington Gardens
We’re thrilled to unveil a magical new addition to our Fairy Gardens — the Fairy Book Nook! Nestled in a shady grove and featuring toadstool seats carved from Hurricane Helene logs, this enchanted nook is the perfect place for fairy tales to come to life.
Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 AM for story time, where a rotating selection of delightful tales will entertain fairies and humans alike. FREE! Feel free to dress as your favorite fairy!
A very special thank you to our friends at the Hendersonville Public Library for keeping our shelves stocked with magical reads.
This event is on Tuesdays & Saturdays, June 3, 2025-August 30th, 2025 at 11:00am.
The Joy of Propagation
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.
Bullington Gardens Book Nook August 5
NEW! Fairy Book Nook at Bullington Gardens
We’re thrilled to unveil a magical new addition to our Fairy Gardens — the Fairy Book Nook! Nestled in a shady grove and featuring toadstool seats carved from Hurricane Helene logs, this enchanted nook is the perfect place for fairy tales to come to life.
Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 AM for story time, where a rotating selection of delightful tales will entertain fairies and humans alike. FREE! Feel free to dress as your favorite fairy!
A very special thank you to our friends at the Hendersonville Public Library for keeping our shelves stocked with magical reads.
This event is on Tuesdays & Saturdays, June 3, 2025-August 30th, 2025 at 11:00am.
Bullington Gardens Book Nook August 2
NEW! Fairy Book Nook at Bullington Gardens
We’re thrilled to unveil a magical new addition to our Fairy Gardens — the Fairy Book Nook! Nestled in a shady grove and featuring toadstool seats carved from Hurricane Helene logs, this enchanted nook is the perfect place for fairy tales to come to life.
Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 AM for story time, where a rotating selection of delightful tales will entertain fairies and humans alike. FREE! Feel free to dress as your favorite fairy!
A very special thank you to our friends at the Hendersonville Public Library for keeping our shelves stocked with magical reads.
This event is on Tuesdays & Saturdays, June 3, 2025-August 30th, 2025 at 11:00am.
Bullington Gardens Book Nook July 29
NEW! Fairy Book Nook at Bullington Gardens
We’re thrilled to unveil a magical new addition to our Fairy Gardens — the Fairy Book Nook! Nestled in a shady grove and featuring toadstool seats carved from Hurricane Helene logs, this enchanted nook is the perfect place for fairy tales to come to life.
Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 AM for story time, where a rotating selection of delightful tales will entertain fairies and humans alike. FREE! Feel free to dress as your favorite fairy!
A very special thank you to our friends at the Hendersonville Public Library for keeping our shelves stocked with magical reads.
This event is on Tuesdays & Saturdays, June 3, 2025-August 30th, 2025 at 11:00am.
Bullington Gardens Book Nook July 26
NEW! Fairy Book Nook at Bullington Gardens
We’re thrilled to unveil a magical new addition to our Fairy Gardens — the Fairy Book Nook! Nestled in a shady grove and featuring toadstool seats carved from Hurricane Helene logs, this enchanted nook is the perfect place for fairy tales to come to life.
Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 AM for story time, where a rotating selection of delightful tales will entertain fairies and humans alike. FREE! Feel free to dress as your favorite fairy!
A very special thank you to our friends at the Hendersonville Public Library for keeping our shelves stocked with magical reads.
This event is on Tuesdays & Saturdays, June 3, 2025-August 30th, 2025 at 11:00am.
Bullington Gardens Book Nook July 22
NEW! Fairy Book Nook at Bullington Gardens
We’re thrilled to unveil a magical new addition to our Fairy Gardens — the Fairy Book Nook! Nestled in a shady grove and featuring toadstool seats carved from Hurricane Helene logs, this enchanted nook is the perfect place for fairy tales to come to life.
Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 AM for story time, where a rotating selection of delightful tales will entertain fairies and humans alike. FREE! Feel free to dress as your favorite fairy!
A very special thank you to our friends at the Hendersonville Public Library for keeping our shelves stocked with magical reads.
This event is on Tuesdays & Saturdays, June 3, 2025-August 30th, 2025 at 11:00am.
Bullington Gardens Book Nook July 19
NEW! Fairy Book Nook at Bullington Gardens
We’re thrilled to unveil a magical new addition to our Fairy Gardens — the Fairy Book Nook! Nestled in a shady grove and featuring toadstool seats carved from Hurricane Helene logs, this enchanted nook is the perfect place for fairy tales to come to life.
Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 AM for story time, where a rotating selection of delightful tales will entertain fairies and humans alike. FREE! Feel free to dress as your favorite fairy!
A very special thank you to our friends at the Hendersonville Public Library for keeping our shelves stocked with magical reads.
This event is on Tuesdays & Saturdays, June 3, 2025-August 30th, 2025 at 11:00am.
Mastering Plant Identification: A Hands-On Approach with Aaron Cook
Join expert botanist Aaron Cook for an insightful class on plant identification at Bullington Gardens.
July 16, 2025, 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
Bullington Gardens Book Nook
NEW! Fairy Book Nook at Bullington Gardens
We’re thrilled to unveil a magical new addition to our Fairy Gardens — the Fairy Book Nook! Nestled in a shady grove and featuring toadstool seats carved from Hurricane Helene logs, this enchanted nook is the perfect place for fairy tales to come to life.
Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 AM for story time, where a rotating selection of delightful tales will entertain fairies and humans alike. FREE! Feel free to dress as your favorite fairy!
A very special thank you to our friends at the Hendersonville Public Library for keeping our shelves stocked with magical reads.
This event is on Tuesdays & Saturdays, June 3, 2025-August 30th, 2025 at 11:00am.
Fairy Tea Party
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 wand followed by tea and cookies in the pavilion. This event is for children ages 7 and up. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
Three different dates to choose from!
June 10th, June 24th, or July 12th at 10:00AM, $28.00/per child, $21 for Friends of Bullington Gardens. Limit of 12 children per event.
Medicinal Herbs & their Preparations
Are you interested in learning more about some of the amazing medicinal herbs you can grow right here in WNC? There is a large selection of native plants that were used for thousands of years for many purposes. Everything from treating headaches to aiding in the suppression of bleeding. Did you know that many of the plants uses were linked to what organ that plant resembled? Join Rachel Meriwether for a course in medicinal herbs and their preparations. This class will offer a great introduction into the vast world of medicinal herbs for the beginner, while also offering some new tips for the seasoned herbalist.
July 10th, 2025. 1:00-3:00pm. Fee: $25.00
Petals & Possibilities: Designing Stunning Floral Arrangements with Annuals
Unleash your creativity and dive into the enchanting world of floral design! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to craft beautiful arrangements using easy-to-grow, self-seeding annuals. Led by Mary Quirk, a seasoned floral designer with experience at the Biltmore House, this class is perfect for beginners and gardening enthusiasts alike.
Gardening and Planting for Pollinators 2025
Join Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast to learn how we can do things better! In this series of classes Steve will discuss how to manage your landscape in the most environmentally friendly way possible using sustainable gardening practices. Also learn about tree health care and maintenance.
Rejuvenating Old Azaleas
Discover the secrets to reviving and caring for aging azaleas! This class will guide you through pruning, fertilizing, and nurturing techniques to bring new life to your beloved shrubs, ensuring vibrant blooms and healthy growth for years to come. Perfect for garden enthusiasts of all levels!
June 2nd, 1:00-3:00 pm. $30/$22 for Friends of Bullington Gardens Members. Limit of 20 people.
Purple Party! Using Lavender for Relaxation and Restoration
Let’s dive deep into lavender! Participants will learn about the history of this plant, discover how it’s used to promote relaxation and wellness, and make their own DIY lavender products to take home. We will make bath salts, pillow sprays, and tea blends to bring relaxation home!
Tuesday May 27, 2025, 2:00-4:00. $25.00/$21 for Friends of Bullington Gardens.
Healthy Trees, Thriving Landscapes
Join Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast to learn how we can do things better! In this series of classes Steve will discuss how to manage your landscape in the most environmentally friendly way possible using sustainable gardening practices. Also learn about tree health care and maintenance.
Ornamental Plant Breeding for the Backyard Gardener
Interested in developing unique flowers or garden plants? This hands-on class led by Irene Palmer introduces gardeners to the exciting world of ornamental plant breeding. Learn the core principles of backyard breeding and explore techniques for pollinating and selecting plants. We'll also discuss how to find and use interesting germplasm in backyard breeding projects. Whether you're a hobbyist or a plant enthusiast, this workshop will equip you with the skills to experiment, innovate, and cultivate custom plants!
Date: May 12, 2025. 1:00-3:00pm. Capacity:50. Price: $20.00 regular; $15.00 FOB.
Flowers for Mom: Painting Pots
This class offers a creative, hands-on experience perfect for all skill levels! Participants will decorate terracotta pots using vibrant paints to transform each one into a heartfelt gift just in time for Mother’s Day. Feel free to get creative with your design! Everyone will get seeds to take home with them to plant in the pot once the paint is dry, creating a thoughtful and lasting token of appreciation for Mother's Day.
Tuesday May 6th, 2:00 - 4:00. $20/$15 for Friends of Bullington Gardens.
Annual Spring Plant Sale
Mark your calendars for Bullington Gardens' Annual Spring Plant Sale, a must-visit event for gardening enthusiasts! Discover a unique selection of perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, veggies, and tomatoes, all carefully curated to inspire your garden. This year, we’re also highlighting a variety of pollinator-friendly plants to support local ecosystems and bring life to your outdoor spaces. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our sale offers something for everyone, with expert advice on hand to help you make the most of your selections. Don’t miss this opportunity to cultivate beauty and sustainability in your garden!
Crafting Garden Treasures: Make Your Own Hypertufa Open Roof Planter
Unleash your creativity at Bullington Gardens by learning to craft your very own hypertufa open roof planter! This hands-on class will guide you through the process of mixing and molding hypertufa—a lightweight, durable material perfect for garden containers.
Bullington Gardens Cancellation Policy:
Please note that due to limited class capacity, refunds will not be available for cancellations made after 72 hours of purchase. We appreciate your understanding.