The Tree Streets are hosting a garden tour from 3-5 on Sunday, July 6 (rain or shine). You can pick up a map for the tour at Veterans Park at Southside School. There is no cost for the tour but … Continue reading
July 16-19 Cullowhee Native Plant Conference. Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC. Designed to increase interest in and knowledge of propagating and preserving native Southeastern plant species in the landscape. Talks, small group field trips, hands-on workshops. https://www.wcu.edu/engage/professional-enrichment/conferences-and-community-classes/the-cullowhee-native-plant-conference/index.aspx
July 16 Blue Ridge Prism Summer meeting: How Neighborhood Associations Can Address Invasive Plants. 11:30am – 1pm. Free webinar. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-meeting-how-neighborhood-associations-can-address-invasive-plants-registration-1320623794319?ff=oddtdtcreator
Hamlett-Dobson Farm Fest will provide old-fashioned family fun on Sunday, July 20, from 2-5 p.m. at Exchange Place Living History Farm, 4812 Orebank Road in Kingsport. Farm Fest celebrates the pleasures of country life as visitors step back into the … Continue reading
July 25 - 26 Xtreme Roan Adventures. Roan Mountain State Park. Kids' nature exploration event sponsored by The Friends of Roan Mountain. Kids ages 3 – 15 can choose from over 20 adventures and activities. For info contact Ken Turner, … Continue reading
July 25-27 Wild Herb Weekend, Valle Crusis, NC. For those who grow herbs as a hobby, use herbs for healing, or want to start a commercial herb operation. Lectures, hands-on workshops and plant walks. Wild food feast. https://www.ncherbassociation.org/wild-herb-weekend-2025
August 29 Late Summer Wildflowers of the Arboretum. 10 am – 1pm. NC Arboretum, Asheville. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/later-summer-wildflowers-of-the-arboretum-registration-1474622919849?aff=oddtdtcreator
August 7 Herb Saplings meeting. 7 pm at Exchange Place. Kris- ten Boone will discuss Garlic - uses in food, health benefits, planting/growing/harvesting/preserving. Bring an herb snack to share if you have time.
August 9 Perennial Plant Care. 10-11 am, Knoxville Botanical Garden. $5. https://www.knoxgarden.org/events/perennialplants
August 15-16 Speaking of Gardening. Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park, Asheville. 2 day symposium educating and celebrating gardening. $155. https://www.speakingofgardening.org/