Garden-Events Calendar for 2026
Compiled by Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Holly Votaw
May
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.
