Bullington Center-Hendersonville NC Horticultural Learning Center-Arboretum-Public Gardens http://www.BullingtonCenter.org/new Horticultural Learning-Arboretum-Hendersonville-Asheville NC Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:13:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 What’s New http://www.BullingtonCenter.org/new/?p=265 http://www.BullingtonCenter.org/new/?p=265#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 20:05:19 +0000 admin http://www.BullingtonCenter.org/new/?p=265 Pavilion w/styrax

The therapy garden pavilion completed this spring

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Elementary school students who particpated in the Plant Explorations program stop to enjoy the tulips blooming at Bullington this spring.

 
 

Brittany

Brittany, BOOST student from East High, prepares plants for the annual spring plant, coming up on April 27 & 28.

 
 

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Thanks to the good folks at Turf Mtn. Sod for donating sod to cover areas where excavation was done to lay new water lines. The North High BOOST students laid the sod down expertly.

 
 

 
 

 
 
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Perennials for Western NC, April 19, 3:00-4:30. Crissy Dzielak of Fry Nursery will showcase perennials that perform well, from old favorites to new introductions. $12

 

Spring Plant Sale, April 27 & 28, 10:00-4:00. A great selection of perennials, unusual annuals, herbs, vegetables starts, trees and shrubs.

 

Wildflower ID, May 5, 1:00-4:00. Learn to identify native wildflowers with members of the Western Carolina Botanical Club. $12

 

Container Gardening, May 11, 3:00-4:30. Learn how to select, arrange and plant beautiful containers with Nancy Duffy of Muddy Boots Garden Design. $12

 

Call 828-698-6104 to register

 

Click the ‘Upcoming Events’ tab to see more.

 

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The Bullington Center hosts a variety of programs for school groups throughout the year. Elementary school programs such as Plant Explorations, In the Pumpkin Patch, Horticultural Therapy, Wildlife Interactions and Plant Math are offered to targeted grades. School gardens are also supported at area schools.  There are also summer programs for school children, including the Nature Explorer Camp.

The BOOST program is conducted for special needs high school students as they attend weekly sessions to work on the garounds and gardens and learn basic job skills.

Adult horticultural workshops offered by the Center cover topics such as basic gardening, landscape design, grafting, wildflower ID and many others.

]]> http://www.BullingtonCenter.org/new/?feed=rss2&p=174 0 The Place http://www.BullingtonCenter.org/new/?p=172 http://www.BullingtonCenter.org/new/?p=172#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 14:45:55 +0000 admin http://www.BullingtonCenter.org/new/?p=172 morning lightThe Bullington Center, once the nursery of Bob Bullington, is on 12 acres of rolling land. Visitors are welcome to visit and enjoy the gardens which includes a therapy garden, shade garden, perennial borders, native woodland garden, pumpkin patch and herb garden. These gardens incorporate some of the many unusual mature trees that Mr. Bullington collected and introduced to the area. There is a half-mile nature tail through the wooded area of the grounds.

The facilities at the Center include a multipurpose room, a greenhouse and headhouse (used for hands-on workshops) and an amphitheater.

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The Henderson County Education Foundation
Henderson County Public Schools
NC Cooperative Extension–Henderson County

The Bullington Center is a 12 acre horticultural education center in Henderson County N.C. Once the home and nursery of Bob Bullington, it is now a place for children and adults to learn about gardening and plant science with hands-on workshops. It also a place where visitors can stroll the grounds, enjoy the gardens and find a peaceful spot.  More
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The Bullington Center relies on community support to continue its mission and carry on its programs. By becoming a Friend of the Bullington Center, you enjoy a 10% discount on plant sales, 25% discount on educational programs and receive the Bullington Board newsletter. You also become part of this important supportive network. Memebership levels are:

  • $35 Individual
  • $50 Family
  • $150 Corporate
  • $500 Sustaining Corporate

Gifts beyond these membership levels are also important to the continued growth of the Center and will be received with great appreciation.

Checks can be made out to HCEF/Bullington Center and mailed to:

    Bullington Center
    95 Upper Red Oak Trail
    Hendersonville, NC 28792
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