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. Volunteers are available to provide answers using research-based information about plants and plant problems.
You can reach the Extension Master Gardener volunteers in Durham County by calling (919) 560-0528. You can also reach them by emailing mastergardener@dconc.gov or by visiting the Durham County Cooperative Extension at 721 Foster Street, Durham, NC. The helpline and office are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Look for the “Ask A Master Gardener” banner at our Public Events. (Image credit: Allie Mullin)
You’ll find Extension Master Gardener volunteers at the following September events ready for your questions:
- Saturday, September 12, 10am – 2pm Briggs Garden Fall Plant Sale & Festival, 1314 S. Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27707
- Saturday, September 19, 8am – 12pm Durham Farmers Market, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701
- Saturday, September 19, 10am – 7pm The Great Southeast Pollinator Census at the Museum of Natural Science’s BugFest, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Friday, September 25, 3pm – 6pm Duke Gardens Members Plant Sale, Sarah P Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St, Durham NC
- Saturday, September 26, 9am – 12pm South Durham Farmers’ Market, 500 Park Offices Drive, Durham, NC 27709
- Saturday, September 26, 10am – 2pm Southside Church of Christ Community Health and Wellness Fair, 800 Elmira Ave, Durham, NC 27707
Become a Master Gardener!
There will be a new training class beginning January 2027. Applications and Information sessions are now open. Learn more and register here. The following EMG information classes with be offered in September:
| Tuesday, September 1st | 6 – 7pm | Online |
| Wednesday, September 16th | 10 – 11am | In Person |
| Thursday, September 24th | 6 – 7pm | Online |
| Saturday, September 26th | 10 – 11am | In Person |
Learn more about our sister program, the NC State Extension Master Food volunteers of Durham County
Extension Master Food volunteers share their talents, skills, and commitment to service with Durham County residents. With a focus on healthy and tasty foods, EMFVs support and augment the nutrition and cooking programs at the Durham Cooperative Extension. They also learn to lead their own cooking demonstrations in the community. Learn more and register here.
There will be a virtual EMFV information session held Wednesday, September 23, 6pm – 7pm.
An abundance of brassicas and herbs for sale at the Briggs Ave Plant Sale. (Image credit: Allie Mullin)
Durham Garden Forum
Tuesday, September 15, 7pm – 8:30pm Virtual. “Most Delicious Poisons” with Dr. Noah Whiteman. Read here for more information on registering and attending. $10 session fee for non-members or $25 for annual membership.
Learn with our Community Partners
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
There are several programs offered in September including Plant Meditation and Sculpture, Plant Propagation, and Botanical Embroidery.
JC Raulston Arboretum
The Arboretum offers a series of online programs every Wednesday at 3 pm. All Midweek Programs are free and require pre-registration.
- September 2: “More Plants You’ll Fall For” Mark Weathington and Dennis Carey
- September 9: “PLT Premiere: Top Ten Plants for the Next 50 Years” Mark Weathington and Eileen Gahan
- September 16: “Golden Plants” Mark Weathington and Greg Paige
- September 23: “Not Another Yellow Composite” Evan Villani
- September 30: “Horticulture Hour: Live Q&A with the JCRA Team” Horticulture Staff
Durham County Library
- Tuesday, September 8, 3:30pm – 4:30pm Garden Club for Kids (Ages 7-12) at Children’s Programming Room, Southwest Regional Library, 3605 Shannon Rd, Durham, NC 27707. Registration required.
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Edited by Astrid Cook-Dail, NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteer of Durham County
