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Ask A Master Gardener
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 Extension Master Gardener volunteers are available to provide answers using research-based information about plants and plant problems.
You’ll find Master Gardener volunteers at the following community events ready for your questions:
Saturday, October 4, 11:30 am – 4:00 pm Southside Church of Christ – Bless the Block event, 800 Elmira Ave, Durham
Saturday, October 18, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Durham Farmer’s Market at Central Park, Durham
Saturday, October 18, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm North Durham Farmer’s Market, 1016 Old Oxford Rd. Durham
Saturday, October 25, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm South Durham Farmer’s Market, 500 Park Offices Dr. (parking lot), Durham
Learn with our Community Friends
JC Raulston Arboretum
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“How to Plant a Rain Garden” virtual online program. Wednesday, October 15, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join the arboretum’s director of horticulture Greg Paige and research technician Evan Villani as they explore the arboretum’s rain gardens and show you how to plan and plant your own. Free, pre-registration required. To register: https://jcra.ncsu.edu/midweek/
“The South American Garden” virtual online program. Wednesday, October 22, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Evan Villani gives a talk on the beauty and diversity of the plants of South America. He’ll also give a virtual tour of their South American Garden and introduce you to plants from Uruguay they are trialing in the garden design. Free, pre-registration required. To register: https://jcra.ncsu.edu/midweek/
“Come & Grow: Frightful Flora” in person program. Saturday, October 25, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn how “spooky” plants use unusual shapes, scents, and strategies to survive through self-guided activities. Free, no registration required. Family-friendly. (In case of rain, program will be cancelled.)
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
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“Native Grasses: The New Workhorses of the Garden” virtual online program. Tuesday, October 7, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Looking for strategies to garden smarter and boost your landscape’s ecological impact? Join Shannon Currey, education and outreach at Izel Native Plants, to learn how native grasses can help reduce resource use, add biodiversity and increase resilience. Free, pre-registration required. To register: https://rsvp.duke.edu/event/1db2147c-d1e8-4d23-9c6c-74bb2806ab0e/summary
Harvest Festival in person drop in festival. Sunday, October 19, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Celebrate the bounty of autumn with an outdoor festival of activities, music, demonstrations and more, led by Duke Gardens and other local groups in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. You’ll find activities for adults and children together; all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free, no registration required. For more information: https://gardens.duke.edu/event/harvest-festival-2/
Edited by Melinda Heigel, NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteer of Durham County
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