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SUMMARY:Native Plants for Vegetable Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the benefits of native plants for us\, our gardens\, and the ecosystems we call home. \nAdam Bigelow\, avid organic gardener\, will lead us as we immerse ourselves in the diversity of native plants. We will discuss how natives work to attract beneficial insects\, beautify vegetable and flower gardens\, and provide nutrition to the dinner plate. Learn more about Adam’s offerings at https://bigelowbotanicalexcursions.com/\n\nTickets: $15 (cash\, check\, or card at event)\nRSVP to lucille.nelson@tobm.org
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/native-plants-for-vegetable-gardening/
LOCATION:The Dr. John Wilson Community Garden\, 99 White Pine Dr.\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Indigo Dye Workshop with Organic Growers School and R Farm
DESCRIPTION:Indigo\, a deep blue dye derived from the indigo plant (Indigofera)\, has a rich and complex history in North America. This workshop will incorporate the history of the indigo plant\, how artists use it today\, and how to grow and use indigo on a small scale. We will visit the field where a local farmer’s indigo plants are growing\, harvest our own stalks\, use them in a fresh leaf extraction method for dyeing a variety of materials\, as well as see a demo of the multi-day traditional dyeing process. \nFor more information visit the Organic Growers School webpage.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/indigo-dye-workshop-with-organic-growers-school-and-r-farm/
LOCATION:R Farm\, 1530 New Stock Rd\, Weaverville\, NC\, 28787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Urban Garden Tour and Tasting with Bountiful Cities
DESCRIPTION:Visit food producing gardens and urban farms located throughout the city of Asheville. Food and/or beverages will be provided for tasting ticket holders in each of the gardens\, as well as tours\, activities\, and entertainment.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/urban-garden-tour-and-tasting-with-bountiful-cities-2/
LOCATION:Smith Mill Works\, 16 Smith Mill Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T183000
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SUMMARY:Small Ruminant Record Keeping
DESCRIPTION:Free Seminar through the NC Cooperative Extension with Dr. Andrew Weaver\, Extension Small Ruminant Specialist. Dr. Weaver will go over the importance of record keeping\, methods of record keeping\, traits\, and how to utilize records to improve management decision making.\nRSVP to Cassie LeMaster Cassie_lemaster@ncsu.edu or 828-894-8218
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/small-ruminant-record-keeping/
LOCATION:Polk County Cooperative Extension\, 60 Gibson St\, Columbus\, NC\, 28722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T180000
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SUMMARY:WNC CRAFT Tour - Veterans Healing Farm
DESCRIPTION:WNC CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) exists to bring aspiring\, new\, and established growers together for training in the art and science of sustainable agriculture. CRAFT is farmer-led and well known for its high-quality farmer-to-farmer training and community-building. \nOur July 18th CRAFT Tour will be with Rebecca Vann\, Director of Plant Medicine at Veterans Healing Farm in Hendersonville. The tour will consist of an overview of the farm as well as a focus on Growing & Making Plant Medicine with Veterans. \nTo join the CRAFT Tours\, become a member! In order to join the CRAFT network\, sign up at: https://www.organicgrowersschool.org/craft
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-craft-tour-veterans-healing-farm/
LOCATION:Veterans Healing Farm\, 38 Yale Rd\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T210000
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SUMMARY:Barn Dance with Zydeco Ya Ya
DESCRIPTION:Mon Cher let’s get to it! Most requested faves Zydeco Ya Ya are back in the Big Barn for zydeco\, swamp pop\, second line\, and Cajun swing. These guys always provide a fabulous groove and engaging show that makes you want to hop out onto the floor- or bob and weave from your chair\, cold one in hand. \nHNG will be running a bar with local beers\, NA beverage and snack cart.\nBarn Door Ciderworks will provide some sweet and snappy sips of their legendary cider brewed right here in Fairview.\nVooDoo Roux food truck will bring the perfect flavors for the evening with some scratch made Cajun/Creole New Orleans-style street food. Don’t forget the beignets! \nBy purchasing your ticket online you will be on our Will Call list\, admission will be checked in at the Cabana! \nDate: Saturday\, July 20th\, 2024\nTime: 6pm-9pm\nCost: $10/person\n5 and under free! \n*We love four-legged friends\, but only two-legged creatures may attend this event.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/barn-dance-with-zydeco-ya-ya/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T100000
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SUMMARY:Native Plants Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and Brian Antczak\, owner of Bug Lovers Native Plants to learn how to landscape with native plants at Daniel Boone Native Gardens. \nAt this Workshop\, participants can expect to learn about how to sustainably use and incorporate native plants that are crucial for providing food and habitat for wildlife for Appalachian and Piedmont gardens and landscapes to your home farm or garden. This workshop will also include suggestions for attracting pollinators and beneficial insects for biological control.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/native-plants-workshop/
LOCATION:Daniel Boone Native Gardens\, 651 Horn in the West Drive\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T150000
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SUMMARY:WNC CRAFT Tour at Gaia Herb Farm
DESCRIPTION:WNC CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) exists to bring aspiring\, new\, and established growers together for training in the art and science of sustainable agriculture. CRAFT is farmer-led and well known for its high-quality farmer-to-farmer training and community-building. \nOur July 28th CRAFT Tour will be with Gaia Herbs Farm in Brevard. The tour will consist of an overview of the farm as well as a focus on growing and processing echinacea and other medicinal herbs. Following the Tour\, join us for a potluck with the Gaia crew! \nTo join the CRAFT Tours\, become a member! In order to join the CRAFT network\, sign up at: https://www.organicgrowersschool.org/craft
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-craft-tour-at-gaia-herb-farm/
LOCATION:Gaia Herb Farm\, 101 Gaia Herbs Rd\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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