Garden-Events Calendar for 2026
Compiled by Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Holly Votaw
April
7 – Preventing Mosquito Outbreaks to Protect Pollinators, with Rachel Meriwether, 6:00 pm at Asheville Botanical Garden, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd., Asheville, NC 28787. Part of the garden’s monthly Certified Pollinator Advocate Series. Registration $25. Registration Link
11 – Gardening for Life Project’s Spring Native Plant Sale, 12:00-5:00 pm at the Congregational Church (UCC), 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon, NC 28782. Plants available from 10 regional growers and organizations. Event Details.
11 – BearWise and FireWise: Coexistence with Nature in the Southern Appalachians, 10:00 am-12:00 pm at Asheville Botanical Gardens, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd., Asheville, NC 28787. A double class on bear safety and fire safety . Free, but preregistration is required as class size is limited. Registration Link
12 – Spring Wildflower Walk with Dr. David Clarke, 10:00 am-12:00 pm at Asheville Botanical Garden, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd., Asheville, NC 28787. Enjoy the beauty of spring ephemerals and get in-depth botanical knowledge from botanist and biology professor David Clarke. Registration $35. Registration Link
12 – Small Wonders in Spring: A Moss and Lichen Walk with Sue Studlar, 2:00-4:00 pm at Asheville Botanical Garden, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd., Asheville, NC 28787.Explore the hidden but beautiful world of bryophytes and lichens with botanist Sue Studlar. Registration $35. Registration Link
14 - Growing Small Fruits and Regenerative Agriculture, with Walker Miller, retired Clemson horticulture professor and owner of the Happy Berry in Six Mile, SC. 10:00-11:00 am at the NC Cooperative Extension Conference Room, 106 E. Morgan St., Brevard. This is a free monthly educational program offered by NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Transylvania County.
15 - Registration opens for Cullowhee Native Plant Conference at Western Carolina
University July 15-18. Registration Link
18 – Spring Edible Plants with Roots Marshall, 10:00 am-12:00 pm at Asheville Botanical Garden, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd., Asheville, NC 28787. A beginner-friendly class on wild edible plants found in Western North Carolina. Registration $35. Registration Link
19 – Wildflower Photography with Intention: Composition, Light, and Story with David Huff, 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Asheville Botanical Garden, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd., Asheville, NC 28787. An intermediate level class for photographers comfortable using their camera or phone. Registration $45. Registration Link
24-26 - 36th Annual Asheville Herb Fest at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher. More than 80 vendors and 20 free workshops. Open Friday and Saturday 8:30 am-5:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am-3:00 pm. Free parking and admission.
May
May 5 – All About Our Native Bees, 6:00 pm at Asheville Botanical Garden, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd., Asheville, NC 28787. Brannen Basham of Spriggly’s Beescaping explores the hundreds of bee species native to our area. Part of the Certified Pollinator Advocate series. Registration $25. Registration Link
9 - Annual Plant Sale with Extension Master Gardeners, Transylvania Garden Club and French Broad Garden Club, 8:00 am-12:00 noon at the Ingles parking lot, 684 N. Broad St., Brevard.
12 - Photography in the Garden, led by Master Gardener Volunteer David Simchock, 10:00-11:00 am at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Conference Room, 106 E. Morgan St., Brevard. This is a free monthly educational program offered by Extension Master Gardeners of Transylvania County.
15-16 – Spring Plant Sale at Asheville Botanical Garden, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd. Asheville. Friday 12:00-5:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am-2:00 pm.
16 - Mark your calendar and get ready for the 2026 Spring Fling Plant Sale, sponsored by the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Buncombe County and the Asheville-Blue Ridge Rose Society. Event Details
23-24 - Garden Jubilee in Downtown Hendersonville, 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Garden Jubilee, presented by Stuller Power Solutions is one of the largest gardening shows in Western North Carolina, will be held on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Nearly 200 plant and craft vendors lining Main Street. Free admission.
30 – All About Soils: Understanding and Improving Soils of the Southern Appalachians, 1:00-3:00 pm at Asheville Botanical Garden, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd., Asheville, NC 28787. Dalton Buchanan of the NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation explores the science of soil, covering soil testing, common problems, and practical tips for working with slopes, clay, raised beds, and wooded landscapes. Registration $35 at Registration Link
June
4-7 Bonsai in the Blue Ridge, the 2026 American Bonsai Society Learning Seminars, at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville.
Registration Link
9 - Creating a Garden Path, led by Todd Branham, Owner Long Cane Trails, 10:00-11:00 am at the NC Cooperative Extension Conference Room, 106 E. Morgan St., Brevard. This is a free monthly educational program offered by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Transylvania County.
July
14 - Deer Management in the Landscape, with Judy Merrifield, EMG, 10:00-11:00 am, Community Services Conference Room 106 E. Morgan St. Brevard. This is a free monthly educational program offered by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Transylvania County.
15-18 - Cullowhee Native Plant Conference at Western Carolina University July 15-18.
Conference Details
August
11 - Mountains to Sea Trail History and Non-Native Invasive Plants Along the Trail, with Sherri Seagroves, Membership Engagement Coordinator for the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. 10:00-11:00 am at the NC Cooperative Extension Conference Room, 106 E. Morgan St., Brevard. This is a free monthly educational program offered by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Transylvania County.
14-15 - Speaking of Gardening annual symposium for garden professionals and enthusiasts at the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park. Event Details
September
8 - Growing Dahlias, with Isaac Wyatt, Bullington Gardens Interim Director, 10:00-11:00 am at the NC Cooperative Extension Conference Room, 106 E. Morgan St., Brevard. This is a free monthly educational program offered by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Transylvania County.
October
13 – Lifelong Gardening: Enjoying Gardening for a Lifetime, 10:00-11:00 am at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Conference Room, 106 E. Morgan St., Brevard. This is a free monthly educational program offered by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Transylvania County.
14 – Western North Carolina Gardening Symposium. Save the date and watch for
registration as this fills up quickly. Sign up for updates at
Symposium Details
November
10 - Native Plants and their Impact on the Environment. Master Gardener Volunteer Lynn Bartosh will focus on the importance of native plants for overwintering insects and the symbiotic relationships between plants and wildlife. 10:00-11:00 am at the NC Cooperative Extension Conference Room, 106 E. Morgan St., Brevard. This is a free monthly educational program offered by NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Transylvania County.
