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The Ask a Master Gardener Program is an opportunity for members of the community to ask questions about gardening and learn more about the NC State Extension Master GardenerSM program. Durham County Master Gardener volunteers are available to provide answers using research-based information about plants and plant problems. In May, you will find Master Gardener volunteers at the following community events ready for your questions:
Hub Farm Spring Soils Festival | Sat May 3rd, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The DPS Hub Farm, 117 Milton Rd., Durham NC 27712
Museum of Life and Science-Bird Bonanza | Sun May 4th, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704
El Futuro-Mother’s Day Kermes | Sun May 4th, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. ,2020 Chapel Hill Rd #23, Durham, NC 27707
Durham Farmer’s Market at Central Park | Sat May 10th and May 17, 8 a.m. – noon , 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701
North Durham Farmers’ Market | Sat May 17th, noon – 4 p.m. 1016 Old Oxford Rd. Durham, NC 27704
South Durham Farmers Market | Sat May 24th, 9 a.m. – noon 500 Park Offices Dr. (parking lot), Durham, NC 27560
Museum of Life and Science-Party for the Planet | Sun May 25th 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 433 W Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
Learn With Our Community Partners
NC Botanical Gardens
Spring Native Plant Sale, May 3 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Pre-registration required 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. One registration allows all people in your vehicle to access to the plant sale. No registration required 12 – 2 p.m. https://ncbg.unc.edu/event/spring-native-plant-sale/
Durham County Library
Get Started With Container Gardening, May 17, 2025, 11:00 AM- 12: 30 PM. Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Monica Mense to learn how to grow fresh herbs, veggies, and more in small spaces. South Meeting Room, South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave)
Tree Hazards: Identify, Prevent, and Correct Hazardous Trees! Join Jesse Breden, Knotty By Nature Tree Specialist, for a tour of the Main Library trees. Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:00am – 11:00am,MakerLab, Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)
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