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SUMMARY:Spring Plant Shows at MR Gardens
DESCRIPTION:M R Gardens’ sustainable nursery hosts open houses\, showcasing our native wildflowers\, groundcovers\, herbs\, vegetable seedlings and more. For spring 2022\, plant shows are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on select Thursdays through Sundays: \n\nMarch 17 to 20\nApril 7 to 10\nApril 14 to 17\nMay 12 to 15\nJune 2 to 5\n\nFind M R Gardens at 441 Onteora Blvd.\, Asheville. Look for the green sign. The event is typically outdoors. \nView the available varieties at nativeplantsasheville.com. Customers are also encouraged to order plants online and pick them up at an arranged time\, regardless if the nursery is open to the public that day. Customers also have the option of contacting megan@mrgardens.net to order plants. Or leave a voicemail at 828.333.4151. \nM R Gardens focuses on pollinator plants and other species that benefit the ecosystem\, and aims to propagate plants in the most sustainable way possible. The nursery’s passive solar greenhouse requires no extra heat other than solar gain in winter. The roof is also slanted at just the right angle to keep it from overheating so that large exhaust fans are not needed. M R Gardens uses renewable resources in its potting soil and encourages customers to wash and return their plastic pots\, which are sanitized and reused. Plants are grown on a small scale so that individual attention is given to plants\, ensuring high quality.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/spring-plant-shows-at-mr-gardens/
LOCATION:MR Gardens\, 441 Onteora Blvd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803\, United States
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SUMMARY:Asheville Honey Festival and International Honey Contest
DESCRIPTION:Come on out to Salvage Station on Sunday\, June 5th\, and join the Center for Honeybee Research (CHBR) and Shanti Elixirs in celebrating all things bees\, pollinators\, and honey with music\, food\, drink\, and more! Doors open at 12PM and the music starts at 1PM. Tickets are now on sale ($12 General Admission)! Children under 12 are admitted for free; tickets otherwise required. FREE PARKING! \nThis event also includes the 11th Annual International Honey Tasting Contest. Watch as local celebrity judges determine the world’s best tasting honey from beekeepers across the globe. There will be honey tasting stations for guests to sample these entries and worldwide honey for sale. \nVendors will be set up with their own unique offerings for purchase including honey and other bee products\, beautifully made handicrafts\, arts\, and more. There will be a silent auction featuring dozens of fantastic items and opportunities for you to bid on. We will also have a raffle and live trivia throughout the day with amazing prizes. \nThis family-friendly event will also host kids’ activities and learning opportunities about honeybees\, pollinators\, and our world. We highly encourage guests to wear bee and pollinator costumes to help celebrate these important creatures at this fun festival. \nCHBR is a local non-profit located in West Asheville. All proceeds benefit our work protecting the bees\, the environment\, and the world’s food supply through education\, research\, safeguarding habitats\, and advocacy.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asheville-honey-festival-and-international-honey-contest/
LOCATION:Salvage Station\, 468 Riverside Dr.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:WNC Forest Farming Series: June Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the world of forest farming during farm tours and workshops to develop an understanding of the wealth and history of woodland botanicals and forest products. Participants will dive into plant propagation and production\, forest stewardship and observation\, and alternative & value-added products. These tours will include hands-on workshops and site visits to offer beginning and advanced forest farmers valuable learning opportunities. \nWorkshop 1: Integrating Forest Farming into Existing Farm Enterprises\nDate & Location: June 5th\, 2022\, in Leicester\, NC\, 2-6 pm. \nOrganic Growers School offers this series of forest farm tours and workshops in partnership with the Appalachian Beginning Forest Farmer Coalition (ABFFC). ABFFC is dedicated to increasing opportunities for farmers and forestland owners in Appalachia and beyond. \nLearn more and register today:\nhttps://organicgrowersschool.org/farmers/forest-farming/
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-forest-farming-series-june-class/
LOCATION:Thatchmore Farm\, 153 Dix Creek One Rd \, Leicester \, 28748
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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