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The Botanical Gardens at Asheville offers educational programs for adults and children and naturalist walks throughout the year.
| Programs for Adults: 2010 Schedule | |
| 4 Saturdays, beg.
March 6 9:30 - 12:30 UNCA new Botany Lab, Room 28 Zeis Hall |
PLANTS THRU THE EYES OF A MICROSCOPE
This is a lab and lecture course that will provide you with hands on experience while you explore the structure and function of vascular plants, including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds. We will use microscopes and dissection techniques to learn about these organ systems. Cost is $10.00 for BGA members, $20 for non-members (limited to 15 pre-paid participants). Make check payable to BGA. Must pay by Feb. 26. The instructor is Dr. Edward Hauser, botanist, ecologist and member of the BGA Board. Text book (optional): Botany for Gardeners by Capon (revised edition), available in the BGA Visitor’s Center. The lab manual is included as part of the costs. Contact Office Administrator at the BGA at 252-5190 to further information. |
| Sat,
March 6 9 - noon |
PRUNING THE NATURAL
WAY Glenn Palmer, President Emeritus of BGA, Master Gardener, and Lead Gardening Writer for the Asheville Citizen-Times, in this timely workshop, will demonstrate pruning trees and shrubs the natural way, including a hands-on demonstration in the Gardens. A useful information hand out that provides on-going reference will be provided. Cost: $5 for BGA members; $7 non-members. Students must pre-register. Contact Office Administrator at BGA for additional information and/or to register (828) 252-5190. |
| Sat., April 17 9:30 - late afternoon (rain date: Mon., April 19) |
BGA FUNDRAISER: WILDFLOWER WALK AT PEARSON FALLS Lou Dwarshuis and Marilyn Kolton have years of experience tracking wildflowers in the field. Join them for a trip to beautiful Pearson Falls where they'll lead you on trails bursting with seasonal wildflowers. Stop for you picnic lunch along the way and enjoy the spring mountain vistas. Cost: BGA members $25; non-members $30. Space is limited. Participants must pre-register. Contact Office Administrator at BGA for additional information and/or to register (828) 252-5190. Meet in BGA parking lot at 9:30 to carpool to the Falls. Be prepared to spend the day; people who want to return early should plan to carpool together. Bring a brown bag lunch and water or other beverage. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. Bring wildflower field guides and loupes. Dessert provided. |
| Sat., April 24 10 - noon |
ANNUAL WILDFLOWER
WALK Glenn Palmer offers an orientation on wildflower identification for beginners while leading a tour of the Botanical Gardens. During the walk, participants will learn the use of guides and keys, such as the Peterson and Newcomb books. Basic botanical terms will be introduced. Cost: $3 for BGA members; $5 non-members. Students must pre-register. Contact Office Administrator at BGA for additional information and/or to register (828) 252-5190. |
| Sat.,
May 8 8 - late afternoon (Rain Date: Mon., May 10) |
BGA FUNDRAISER LAKE JUNALUSKA BIRD AND WILDFLOWER WALK Lou Dwarshuis and Marilyn Kolton have been birding for 30 years and are members of the Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society and instructors in the Blue Ridge Naturalist Program. Join them for a walk at Lake Junaluska to identify local and migrating birds. After lunch, follow them on the Wildflower Trail Cost: BGA members $25; non-members $30. Space is limited. Participants must pre-register. Contact Office Administrator at BGA for additional information and/or to register (828) 252-5190. Meet in BGA parking lot at 8:00 to carpool to Lake Junaluska. Be prepared to spend the day; people who want to return early should plan to carpool together. Bring a brown bag lunch and water or other beverage. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. Bring bird field guides. Dessert provided. |
| Sun., May 23 2 - 3:30 pm |
DESIGNING A
BACKYARD WILDLIFE HABITAT (with info on ponds) with David Tuch A successful wildlife habitat requires food, water, cover from danger, and a place to raise young. David Tuch is a member of the BGA Board of Directors and a Landscape Architect with Equiox Environmental, an Asheville-based firm focused on conservation and sustainable development providing ecological service, conservation planning and environmental design throughout the southeast. Cost: BGA members $5; non-members $7 Students must pre-register. Contact Office Administrator at BGA for additional information and/or to register (828) 252-5190. |
| Tues., June 22 2 - 4 Gazebo |
BGA FUNDRAISER TEA IN THE GARDENS with special guest, Ann Vaslik Tea, finger sandwiches, fruit, cheese and cookies will be served. Ann will talk about her painting techniques, composition, style and picking a subject to paint. Cost is $30. Preregistration is required. Contact Office Administrator at BGA for additional information and/or to register (828) 252-5190. |
| Sat., July 10 9:30 - 11:30 |
PLANT PROPAGATION with Gerry Hardesty Asexual Propagation (rooting cuttings) of annuals, perennials, ornamental shrubs (deciduous & evergreen), trees, ground cover and house plants. Emphasis is on home gardeners wishing to root some cuttings of their favorite plants. Or some of their neighbors/friends' plants. It is easy. An inexpensive way to increase the number of plants and very gratifying. Gerry Hardesty is a member of the Men's Garden Club and of the BGA Board of Directors. Cost: $20 for BGA members; $25 non-members. Students must pre-register. Contact Office Administrator at BGA for additional information and/or to register (828) 252-5190. |
| Sun., Aug. 22 9:30 - noon |
INVASIVE AND
EXOTIC SPECIES Jay Kranyik, photographer, naturalist, BGA Garden Manager and Chair of the Horticulture Committee, will address invasive and exotic species that are prevalent in our region. He will identify and talk about control measures. This is an outdoor class. Meet in the Butler Room for an introduction to the program. Bring rain gear/umbrella if rain threatens. Cost: $5 for BGA members; $7 non-members. Students must pre-register. Contact Office Administrator at BGA for additional information and/or to register (828) 252-5190. |
| Analyzing Your Mountain Homesite Building in our mountains means addressing steep slopes, storm water runoff, invasive plants, wildfires, wildlife and more. During this nine-hour workshop participants will produce a site base map identifying physical features of their property that may be used in siting a home or developing a landscape design. This course integrates science, common sense and practical information of interest to gardeners and non-gardeners alike. The workshop presenter is Glenn Palmer, President Emeritus of BGA, Master Gardener, and Lead Gardening Writer for the Asheville Citizen-Times. Fee: $10 Donation to the Botanical Gardens. Reservations and pre-course work required. Contact Office Administrator at BGA for additional information and/or to register (828) 252-5190 |
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Sun., Sept. 26 |
PLANTING FOR FALL
COLOR with Linda Blue Linda will make suggestions fornative trees, shrubs and vines that will add color to your fall landscape. A hand out will detail size and color range of each plant. Linda Blue is the Buncombe County Extension Agriculture-Urban Horticulture Agent and a member of the BGA Board. Cost: $5 for BGA members; $7 non-members. Students must pre-register. Contact Office Administratorat BGA for additional information and/or to register (828) 252-5190. |
| Sun.,
Nov. 7 2 - 3:30 pm |
HORTICULTURAL TRENDS Jamie Oxley, owner of Meadowbrook Nursery, will preview what’s new in perennials, shrubs, and trees. Learn which natives are best for drought conditions, wildlife and low maintenance gardening. Cost: $5 for BGA members; $7 non-members. Students must pre-register. Contact Office Administrator at BGA for additional information and/or to register (828) 252-5190. |