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Monday, May 30, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
May 30 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
Gardening in the Mountains presents: Building a Wattle Gardening Bed
May 30 all-day
online w/ Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Buncombe County

 

Presenter: Carol Brown, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

Newly constructed wattle gardening bed at The Learning Garden

If you’re looking to expand your garden and want a quick and inexpensive project, consider using the building method known as wattle. Wattling has been used for centuries and involves weaving thin, whippy branches around 2×2 inch stakes. It’s a project you can do by yourself, or as a way to get your kids involved in the garden. This short video shows you all you need to know to get started.

Video access:
To access this video on the Buncombe County Master Gardener website, click on the link below:

Building a Wattle Gardening Bed

Or go to www.buncombemastergardener.org , click on the ‘Gardening Videos’ tab at the top of the page and select the video from the list provided

Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
May 31 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
Gardening in the Mountains presents: Building a Wattle Gardening Bed
May 31 all-day
online w/ Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Buncombe County

 

Presenter: Carol Brown, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

Newly constructed wattle gardening bed at The Learning Garden

If you’re looking to expand your garden and want a quick and inexpensive project, consider using the building method known as wattle. Wattling has been used for centuries and involves weaving thin, whippy branches around 2×2 inch stakes. It’s a project you can do by yourself, or as a way to get your kids involved in the garden. This short video shows you all you need to know to get started.

Video access:
To access this video on the Buncombe County Master Gardener website, click on the link below:

Building a Wattle Gardening Bed

Or go to www.buncombemastergardener.org , click on the ‘Gardening Videos’ tab at the top of the page and select the video from the list provided

Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 1 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
Gardening in the Mountains presents: Building a Wattle Gardening Bed
Jun 1 all-day
online w/ Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Buncombe County

 

Presenter: Carol Brown, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

Newly constructed wattle gardening bed at The Learning Garden

If you’re looking to expand your garden and want a quick and inexpensive project, consider using the building method known as wattle. Wattling has been used for centuries and involves weaving thin, whippy branches around 2×2 inch stakes. It’s a project you can do by yourself, or as a way to get your kids involved in the garden. This short video shows you all you need to know to get started.

Video access:
To access this video on the Buncombe County Master Gardener website, click on the link below:

Building a Wattle Gardening Bed

Or go to www.buncombemastergardener.org , click on the ‘Gardening Videos’ tab at the top of the page and select the video from the list provided

Thursday, June 2, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 2 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
Gardening in the Mountains presents: Building a Wattle Gardening Bed
Jun 2 all-day
online w/ Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Buncombe County

 

Presenter: Carol Brown, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

Newly constructed wattle gardening bed at The Learning Garden

If you’re looking to expand your garden and want a quick and inexpensive project, consider using the building method known as wattle. Wattling has been used for centuries and involves weaving thin, whippy branches around 2×2 inch stakes. It’s a project you can do by yourself, or as a way to get your kids involved in the garden. This short video shows you all you need to know to get started.

Video access:
To access this video on the Buncombe County Master Gardener website, click on the link below:

Building a Wattle Gardening Bed

Or go to www.buncombemastergardener.org , click on the ‘Gardening Videos’ tab at the top of the page and select the video from the list provided

Eliada Home guided walking Farm Tour
Jun 2 @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Elida Homes

Join us at Eliada Home’s campus for a small group guided walking Farm Tour. Tours last approximately 1 hour. Participants will learn about outdoor and greenhouse growing practices, aquaponics, hydroponics, market gardening, corn maze production, and learn about our Animal Therapy program.

We will be meeting at the PARC building and walking to the different greenhouses, garden site, and a visit with our animals. Reservations required, tickets are $10 each visitor (to be collected at the time of the tour).

We recommend bringing the following: comfortable shoes for walking on pavement and grass, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.  This tour is not handicap accessible and will require participants to climb stairs and walk on uneven ground.

We will begin out tour promptly at the starting time, so please arrive 5-10 min early to allow for parking and check-in. If you are running late or cannot make your tour, please email [email protected] or call #828-348-2287.

All proceeds from ticket sales from your farm tour go directly back to helping the Campus Farm Program grow more food for the children of Eliada!

Click above photo to sign up for a time slot and number of people in your group. Payment for tour will be collected when you arrive. Cards accepted.

This tour is best suited for school age children ages 10+ and adults.

Friday, June 3, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 3 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
Gardening in the Mountains presents: Building a Wattle Gardening Bed
Jun 3 all-day
online w/ Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Buncombe County

 

Presenter: Carol Brown, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

Newly constructed wattle gardening bed at The Learning Garden

If you’re looking to expand your garden and want a quick and inexpensive project, consider using the building method known as wattle. Wattling has been used for centuries and involves weaving thin, whippy branches around 2×2 inch stakes. It’s a project you can do by yourself, or as a way to get your kids involved in the garden. This short video shows you all you need to know to get started.

Video access:
To access this video on the Buncombe County Master Gardener website, click on the link below:

Building a Wattle Gardening Bed

Or go to www.buncombemastergardener.org , click on the ‘Gardening Videos’ tab at the top of the page and select the video from the list provided

RETOOLNC Grant Program Third Round of Funding
Jun 3 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
online

The North Carolina Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) has opened applications for grant funds for certified HUBs and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) firms impacted by COVID-19. 

The RETOOLNC program awards up to $25,000 to eligible certified small, underutilized businesses to help with pandemic recovery efforts. 

To qualify for RETOOLNC funds, North Carolina businesses must:

  • Have been in operation since February 2019
  • Be certified with NCHUB or NCDOT DBE 
  • Be an independent business located within North Carolina 
  • Be a business with 50 employees or fewer (includes sole proprietorships, home based businesses, and independent contractors) 
  • Not have annual revenues exceeding $1,500,000 
  • Not be delinquent on North Carolina State income taxes 
  • Not have any active bankruptcies or tax liens 
  • Be a for-profit business 
  • Be an independent franchisor and locally owned, if it is a franchise 
  • Provide a detailed statement of how the business has been impacted due to COVID-19 
  • Be engaged in legal activity 
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 4 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
Gardening in the Mountains presents: Building a Wattle Gardening Bed
Jun 4 all-day
online w/ Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Buncombe County

 

Presenter: Carol Brown, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

Newly constructed wattle gardening bed at The Learning Garden

If you’re looking to expand your garden and want a quick and inexpensive project, consider using the building method known as wattle. Wattling has been used for centuries and involves weaving thin, whippy branches around 2×2 inch stakes. It’s a project you can do by yourself, or as a way to get your kids involved in the garden. This short video shows you all you need to know to get started.

Video access:
To access this video on the Buncombe County Master Gardener website, click on the link below:

Building a Wattle Gardening Bed

Or go to www.buncombemastergardener.org , click on the ‘Gardening Videos’ tab at the top of the page and select the video from the list provided

Sunday, June 5, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 5 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
Monday, June 6, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 6 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
RETOOLNC Grant Program Third Round of Funding
Jun 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
online

The North Carolina Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) has opened applications for grant funds for certified HUBs and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) firms impacted by COVID-19. 

The RETOOLNC program awards up to $25,000 to eligible certified small, underutilized businesses to help with pandemic recovery efforts. 

To qualify for RETOOLNC funds, North Carolina businesses must:

  • Have been in operation since February 2019
  • Be certified with NCHUB or NCDOT DBE 
  • Be an independent business located within North Carolina 
  • Be a business with 50 employees or fewer (includes sole proprietorships, home based businesses, and independent contractors) 
  • Not have annual revenues exceeding $1,500,000 
  • Not be delinquent on North Carolina State income taxes 
  • Not have any active bankruptcies or tax liens 
  • Be a for-profit business 
  • Be an independent franchisor and locally owned, if it is a franchise 
  • Provide a detailed statement of how the business has been impacted due to COVID-19 
  • Be engaged in legal activity 
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 7 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
RETOOLNC Grant Program Third Round of Funding
Jun 7 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
online

The North Carolina Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) has opened applications for grant funds for certified HUBs and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) firms impacted by COVID-19. 

The RETOOLNC program awards up to $25,000 to eligible certified small, underutilized businesses to help with pandemic recovery efforts. 

To qualify for RETOOLNC funds, North Carolina businesses must:

  • Have been in operation since February 2019
  • Be certified with NCHUB or NCDOT DBE 
  • Be an independent business located within North Carolina 
  • Be a business with 50 employees or fewer (includes sole proprietorships, home based businesses, and independent contractors) 
  • Not have annual revenues exceeding $1,500,000 
  • Not be delinquent on North Carolina State income taxes 
  • Not have any active bankruptcies or tax liens 
  • Be a for-profit business 
  • Be an independent franchisor and locally owned, if it is a franchise 
  • Provide a detailed statement of how the business has been impacted due to COVID-19 
  • Be engaged in legal activity 
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 8 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
RETOOLNC Grant Program Third Round of Funding
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
online

The North Carolina Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) has opened applications for grant funds for certified HUBs and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) firms impacted by COVID-19. 

The RETOOLNC program awards up to $25,000 to eligible certified small, underutilized businesses to help with pandemic recovery efforts. 

To qualify for RETOOLNC funds, North Carolina businesses must:

  • Have been in operation since February 2019
  • Be certified with NCHUB or NCDOT DBE 
  • Be an independent business located within North Carolina 
  • Be a business with 50 employees or fewer (includes sole proprietorships, home based businesses, and independent contractors) 
  • Not have annual revenues exceeding $1,500,000 
  • Not be delinquent on North Carolina State income taxes 
  • Not have any active bankruptcies or tax liens 
  • Be a for-profit business 
  • Be an independent franchisor and locally owned, if it is a franchise 
  • Provide a detailed statement of how the business has been impacted due to COVID-19 
  • Be engaged in legal activity 
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 9 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
RETOOLNC Grant Program Third Round of Funding
Jun 9 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
online

The North Carolina Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) has opened applications for grant funds for certified HUBs and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) firms impacted by COVID-19. 

The RETOOLNC program awards up to $25,000 to eligible certified small, underutilized businesses to help with pandemic recovery efforts. 

To qualify for RETOOLNC funds, North Carolina businesses must:

  • Have been in operation since February 2019
  • Be certified with NCHUB or NCDOT DBE 
  • Be an independent business located within North Carolina 
  • Be a business with 50 employees or fewer (includes sole proprietorships, home based businesses, and independent contractors) 
  • Not have annual revenues exceeding $1,500,000 
  • Not be delinquent on North Carolina State income taxes 
  • Not have any active bankruptcies or tax liens 
  • Be a for-profit business 
  • Be an independent franchisor and locally owned, if it is a franchise 
  • Provide a detailed statement of how the business has been impacted due to COVID-19 
  • Be engaged in legal activity 
Eliada Home guided walking Farm Tour
Jun 9 @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Elida Homes

Join us at Eliada Home’s campus for a small group guided walking Farm Tour. Tours last approximately 1 hour. Participants will learn about outdoor and greenhouse growing practices, aquaponics, hydroponics, market gardening, corn maze production, and learn about our Animal Therapy program.

We will be meeting at the PARC building and walking to the different greenhouses, garden site, and a visit with our animals. Reservations required, tickets are $10 each visitor (to be collected at the time of the tour).

We recommend bringing the following: comfortable shoes for walking on pavement and grass, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.  This tour is not handicap accessible and will require participants to climb stairs and walk on uneven ground.

We will begin out tour promptly at the starting time, so please arrive 5-10 min early to allow for parking and check-in. If you are running late or cannot make your tour, please email [email protected] or call #828-348-2287.

All proceeds from ticket sales from your farm tour go directly back to helping the Campus Farm Program grow more food for the children of Eliada!

Click above photo to sign up for a time slot and number of people in your group. Payment for tour will be collected when you arrive. Cards accepted.

This tour is best suited for school age children ages 10+ and adults.

Friday, June 10, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 10 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
RETOOLNC Grant Program Third Round of Funding
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
online

The North Carolina Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) has opened applications for grant funds for certified HUBs and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) firms impacted by COVID-19. 

The RETOOLNC program awards up to $25,000 to eligible certified small, underutilized businesses to help with pandemic recovery efforts. 

To qualify for RETOOLNC funds, North Carolina businesses must:

  • Have been in operation since February 2019
  • Be certified with NCHUB or NCDOT DBE 
  • Be an independent business located within North Carolina 
  • Be a business with 50 employees or fewer (includes sole proprietorships, home based businesses, and independent contractors) 
  • Not have annual revenues exceeding $1,500,000 
  • Not be delinquent on North Carolina State income taxes 
  • Not have any active bankruptcies or tax liens 
  • Be a for-profit business 
  • Be an independent franchisor and locally owned, if it is a franchise 
  • Provide a detailed statement of how the business has been impacted due to COVID-19 
  • Be engaged in legal activity 
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 11 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
Compost Demo Site Opens
Jun 11 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Jesse Israel & Sons Garden Center.

Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers maintain a composting demonstration site at the Western NC Farmers Market, at the Jesse Israel & Sons Garden Center. After a two-year hiatus, due to Covid, the site is reinstituting public demonstrations, beginning April 9, 2022.

When to Visit?
The site is staffed and provides demonstrations from 10:00am to 1:00pm on the second Saturday each month, April through September.

What Will You See?
There are five different composting methods on display at the site. There is a single bin unit, a tumbling composter, a wood pallet bin and a classic 3-bin system — we also usually bring an example of vermiculture on each demo day.  The site is stocked with informational pamphlets on the how-to and why of composting and they complement the information available in the composting video on this website. Click here to view the video: Making and Using Compost at Home.

An additional Composting demonstration area is located at The Learning Garden at the Extension Office, 49 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville, NC 28806.  Click here for details about The Learning Garden.

Sunday, June 12, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 12 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
Monday, June 13, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 13 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations