Join us for an immersive experience in the art of grafting Japanese Maples, led by expert horticulturist Fritz McCall, owner of Blue Ridge Nursery and longtime Bullington supporter and Matthew Rollins.

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Pruning techniques are essential for promoting the health and productivity of plants.  Different techniques can control diseases, stimulate new growth, and maintain aesthetically pleasing landscapes.  Join us as horticulture expert John Murphy teaches the basics of pruning ornamental trees and shrubs.

February 2, 2026-1:00-3:00. $16 public/$13 friends.

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Join regional specialty crops expert Craig Mauney to explore a fascinating range of less common fruits and vegetables that thrive in Western North Carolina. You’ll learn which unique crops perform well in our local climate, along with practical growing tips for success on any scale — from backyard plots to homestead gardens. Perfect for anyone eager to expand their growing horizons and try something new.

February 9, 2026. 1:00-3:00. $20.00

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Bullington Gardens is known for our expansive collection of dahlias. Each year our volunteer dahlia crew work tirelessly to ensure we have the best crop possible. These amazing plants take quite a bit of work to be successful, and it starts with dividing your tuber. Join Isaac Wyatt as we walk through the culture of dahlias. We will also have a tuber dividing demo after the class. Participants will get a chance to divide a clump of tubers and take one home!

March 2, 2026, 1:00-3:00 pm. Fee: $32.00

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Discover the secrets to keeping your orchids thriving! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the essentials of orchid care, from proper watering techniques to ideal light conditions. We’ll guide you step-by-step through repotting your orchid into a provided terracotta pot with fresh potting media. Bring your own orchid, and leave with the skills and confidence to keep it blooming beautifully! Perfect for beginners and orchid enthusiasts alike. Let’s grow together!

Terracotta pot and potting media included.

March 9, 2026 and April 27, 1:00-3:00. Maximum of 20 students.

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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.

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Late winter is the perfect time to start planning for summer gardens and what better way to start than with the Basics of Vegetable Gardening class! Come prepared to learn about what it takes to start growing your own vegetables in our area. Join experienced teacher and former director, John Murphy, as he guides you through vegetable gardening basics.

March 16, 2026, 1:00-3:00pm.

$15 FOB/$20 general public

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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 Mary Ann Eichorn for an interactive workshop that uses the beauty and diversity of tree photography as a mirror for the human spirit. Through guided reflection and creative exploration, we’ll tap into the wisdom and soulfulness of trees—symbols of strength, resilience, and renewal—to reconnect with our own inner humanity.

Together, we’ll explore and reawaken essential qualities such as resourcefulness, regeneration, reliability, resilience, optimism, and most importantly, hope.

March 20, 2026. 1:00-3:00pm with Mary Ann Eichorn.

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As gardening grows in popularity across the country, plant prices continue to rise—making it costly to fill your garden. A more budget-friendly alternative is starting your own plants from seed. Not only is seed-starting economical, but many plants also thrive when grown from seed. While the process may seem intimidating, it doesn’t have to be!

Join our Education Coordinator, Isaac Wyatt, for an in-depth class on seed starting. You’ll learn everything from the essential supplies to successfully transitioning seedlings into the garden.

March 23rd, 2026. 1:00-3:00pm.

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Discover the delicate and fleeting world of ephemeral flowers that grace our landscapes with their beauty. Join Margaret Bloomquist to learn how to identify these early spring wonders, understand their unique lifecycles, and explore their roles in the ecosystem.

April 13th, 2026. 1:00-3:00pm.

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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.

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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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“Pocket” meadows of native plants provide an attractive, low-maintenance, and wildlife-friendly alternative to traditional perennial plantings.  Unlike larger meadow plantings, small, informal, and simply managed pocket borders can be tucked into a variety of spaces in your landscape, providing habitat and sustenance for pollinators and other insects, as well as being attractive landscape additions.  Lisa will share her experiences with a variety of small meadow plantings using native Southeastern wildflowers and grasses and talk about how to manage them for four-season interest.  She’ll also provide suggestions for native plants best suited for combining in informal meadow plantings in WNC.

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Discover the secrets to keeping your orchids thriving! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the essentials of orchid care, from proper watering techniques to ideal light conditions. We’ll guide you step-by-step through repotting your orchid into a provided terracotta pot with fresh potting media. Bring your own orchid, and leave with the skills and confidence to keep it blooming beautifully! Perfect for beginners and orchid enthusiasts alike. Let’s grow together!

Terracotta pot and potting media included.

March 9, 2026 and April 27, 1:00-3:00. Maximum of 20 students.

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Get your hands dirty and your creativity blooming in this fun, hands-on workshop where you'll design your very own Bullington-style container garden — using the same vibrant, seasonal plants featured throughout Bullington Gardens!

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Get your hands dirty and your creativity blooming in this fun, hands-on workshop where you'll design your very own Bullington-style container garden — using the same vibrant, seasonal plants featured throughout Bullington Gardens!

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Join three of Henderson County’s top fruit-growing experts — Karen Bladow, Terry Kelly, and Craig Mauney — for an interactive session on growing everything from berries and tree fruits to unique specialty crops. Whether you’re a beginner gardener or a seasoned homesteader, you’ll leave inspired and equipped to grow an abundant, diverse harvest at home.

May 11, 2026 - 1:00-3:00pm. $20.00.

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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.

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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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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 8th, 2026 or June 12th, 2026. 1:00-3:00pm. Limit of 20 people.

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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.

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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 8th, 2026 or June 12th, 2026. 1:00-3:00pm. Limit of 20 people.

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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:

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:

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:

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:

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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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.

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