Community Briefs: Bullington Center workshops set

Published: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 10:05 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 10:05 a.m.

The Bullington Center is offering a variety of workshops and classes for the new year. Space is limited, register by calling 828-698-6104.

* Grafting workshop with Fritz McCall, 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 7. Learn to graft your own Japanese maples, $30 all materials provided.

* Terrarium Workshop with Mary Martin, 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 26. Explore the hot new trend in the art of terrariums. All materials provided, $25.

* Growing and Caring for Orchids with Cynthia Gillooly of BB Barns, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 31. $15.

* Restoring the King of the Forest, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Mila Kirkland of the American Chestnut Foundation will talk about efforts to restore this once dominant tree. $5.

* Gardening 101 with John Murphy, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Second Mondays February-October. A series of 9 classes that follows the growing season to help new gardeners better manage their vegetable and ornamental gardens. $70.

Heritage trees are still available

Heritage Trees are still available for purchase in ECO's Annual Heritage Tree sale. Available to WNC residents this year are heritage apple trees, chestnuts, peaches, blueberries and persimmons.

Some varieties have already run out, so interested purchasers are reminded to buy early to insure you get the tree you want. Heritage trees, as a gift or as an addition to your yard, are a good way of connecting to WNC's cultural history.

ECO offers gift certificates for its apple, peach and chestnut trees but suggests that purchasers buy them now. All trees come in limited quantities and tend to sell out quickly. Several varieties are no longer available.

Heritage apple trees available this year include 10 varieties of dwarf and semi-dwarf apple trees for your backyard orchard. These 1-year grafts are 3-4' tall, in 2-gallon containers and ready for planting and cost $25 per tree.

For varieties and ordering, please see ECO's website at www.eco-wnc.org or contact ECO at 828-692-0385.

All trees will be available for pickup at the Hendersonville Visitor's Center on Feb. 11, but order now to insure your favorite tree is still available. The Heritage Tree Sale is a fundraiser for ECO. For more information about the sale, call the ECO office at 828-692-0385 or log on to www.eco-wnc.org.

Source: http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20111221/news/111229974

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