Upcoming events.
Garden Work Day & Plant Dig
Did you know fall is the best time to transplant perennial plants?
Come help Beatrice put her garden to bed for the fall, meet new garden friends, and enjoy the last of the fall weather. After working together to get some garden tasks done, you will have the chance to take home some of her many edible, decorative, and medicinal plants. This will also provide an opportunity to learn new gardening techniques and foster community connections.
I'd love to see you there!
Donations requested for digging plants (but not required)
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Community Workday at Ruby Ranch
Come gather at the Ranch to help us work on some land-based projects, connect with other folks and enjoy a delicious shared meal. We will work on projects from 11am-2pm and then circle back around to eat food together. No previous skills needed! Children are welcome, but please leave your dogs at home.
Depending on the weather, one of these work days will focus on the propagation greenhouse. We offer this space to multiple growers as a sort of winter and spring propagation cooperative. Reach out if you’d like to grow with us!
36 Kel County Rd, Candler NC
Plant Sale and Beltane Party!
36 Kel County Rd. Candler NC
Join us for a spring plant sale and party at the Ruby Ranch!
Enjoy a beautiful spring day and get your garden started.
We will have:
-Plant starts
-Rooted cuttings
-Medicinal herbs
-Native perennials
-Live music
-Family oriented activities and games
-Yummy food
Children are welcome, please leave your dogs at home
Community Workday at Ruby Ranch
36 Kel County Rd. Candler NC
Help us prepare the ranch for spring!
We are still cleaning up debris from Helene and beautifying the farm, we need your help cleaning up our creeks and removing litter.
We also need help getting ready for spring planting and planning our space as we evolve into a permaculture demonstration site.
After a few hours of work, we will share a potluck lunch. And do tours and answer questions about the ranch.
All are welcome, no experience is necessary!
If you are able to bring a dish to pass that is great but if not, we still want you to come and join us!
Children are welcome, please leave your dogs at home
Community Workday at Ruby Ranch
36 Kel County Rd. Candler NC
Help us prepare the ranch for spring!
We are still cleaning up debris from Helene and beautifying the farm, we need your help cleaning up our creeks and removing litter.
We also need help getting ready for spring planting and planning our space as we evolve into a permaculture demonstration site.
After a few hours of work, we will share a potluck lunch. And do tours and answer questions about the ranch.
All are welcome, no experience is necessary!
If you are able to bring a dish to pass that is great but if not, we still want you to come and join us!
Children are welcome, please leave your dogs at home
Planning your home garden at Sow True Seed
Join me at the Sow True Seed store in downtown Asheville! https://sowtrueseed.com/pages/events
Do you want to grow a garden this year but don’t know where to begin? Or maybe you want to take your garden to the next level in 2025?
This introduction to gardening class is a great place to start! Join passionate home gardener and permaculturalist Beatrice Nathan to get started planning your garden. In this class, we will talk about where to site your garden, how to prepare your space, and what vegetable varieties to choose to set yourself up for success this year. We will also cover light, water, space, and soil requirements for common vegetables.
Harvesting healthy, delicious veggies all season long is a dream, but it can also be a reality, with the right knowledge you can plan and execute a successful garden this season.
Permaculture Potluck and Meet and Greet at Ruby Ranch!
Join us for a potluck lunch at Ruby Ranch! 36 Kel County Rd. Candler NC
Horses! Greenhouses! Plants, People and More!
If you are permaculture curious this is a great chance to meet local permaculture teachers and practitioners. Come see an emerging permaculture property and learn some basic techniques!
Tour of Ruby Ranch at 11:15AM
12-1PM-Lunch and Chat
1-1:30-Intro to permaculture talk
Free Introduction to Permaculture Zoom Class!
This Introduction to Permaculture class offers a foundational understanding of the principles and ethics that guide sustainable living and ecological design. Students will explore the core ethics of permaculture—care for the Earth, care for people, and fair share—while learning the 12 guiding principles that support resilient and regenerative systems. The class will also cover the history of permaculture starting in the 1970s and its evolution over the last 50 years. This class provides the tools to start integrating permaculture concepts into everyday life and work.
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Preserving the Harvest
Growing a bounty of fruits and vegetables is exhilarating. But that’s only half the fun. Getting to enjoy your bounty year-round is where it’s at. In this half-day workshop, you will learn about the five pillars of food preservation: Drying, Freezing, Canning, Fermenting, and Root Cellaring. As well as covering some of the history and philosophy behind food preservation.
Grow Your Dreams: One-Day Permaculture Immersion Class
Do you dream of building your permaculture oasis? Now is the time to learn the skills and knowledge you need to make your vision a reality!
Join us for a one day permaculture immersion class on June 15th from 10AM-4PM at Ruby Ranch in Candler, NC.