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 GardenerSM volunteers are available to provide answers using research-based information about plants and plant problems.
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You’ll find Extension Master Gardener volunteers at the following community events ready for your questions:
Saturday, July 18, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Durham Farmer’s Market at Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham.
Saturday, July 25, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm South Durham Farmer’s Market, 500 Park Offices Dr. (parking lot), Durham.
Durham Garden Forum
Polystichum acrostichoides or Christmas fern in Blomquist Garden of Native Plants, Sarah P. Duke Gardens (Image credit: Orla Swift)
“Ferns for the Garden,” virtual talk with Jason Holmes, curator and horticulturist with Sarah P. Duke Gardens at Duke University in Durham, NC. Tuesday, July 21, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Fee for non-members. Durham Garden Forum membership information and program details.
Great Southeast Pollinator Census 2026
“Getting to Know the Insects 2026: a GSEPC in NC Webinar,” webinar presented by NC State GSEPC Coordinator Amanda Bratcher and Dr. Charlotte Glen, NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ Program Manager. Thursday, July 16, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Learn how to join the Great Southeast Pollinator Census on August 21 – 22, and gain expertise in insect ID with Dr. Hannah Levenson, Research Scholar, Specialty Crops IPPM Laboratory and Dr. Matt Bertone, Director|Entomologist at the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic. Free, open to all experience levels. Getting to Know the Insects 2026: a GSEPC in NC Webinar program and registration information.
Learn with our Community Friends
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Triangle Bonsai Society Expo. Saturday, July 11, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and Sunday, July 12, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm. Enjoy an amazing array of these carefully pruned plants, created and exhibited by the Triangle Bonsai Society. This exhibit will include more than 50 bonsai created in multiple styles, and you will have the opportunity to learn basic bonsai skills at daily demonstrations, ask questions and vote for your favorites. Free, drop-in exhibit for all ages; children must be accompanied by adult. No registration is required for exhibits. Triangle Bonsai Society Expo | Duke Gardens program information.
JC Raulston Arboretum
All July Midweek Programs are free, virtual, and require pre-registration.
“Breaking Up Fabaceae,” with Dennis Carey, Curator, and Evan Villani, Research Technician. Wednesday, July 1, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Breaking Up Fabaceae program details and registration.
“Propagation by Layering,” with Sophia McCusker, Nursery Manager, and Evan Villani, Research Technician. Wednesday, July 8, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Propagation by Layering program details and registration.
“PLT Premiere: Interns’ Top Picks,” Summer Horticulture Interns. Wednesday, July 15, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. PLT Premiere program details and registration.
“Interns Takeover,” Summer Horticulture Interns. Wednesday, July 22, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Interns Takeover program registration and information.
“Horticulture Hour: Live Q&A with the JCRA Team,” JCRA Horticulture Staff. Wednesday, July 29, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Horticulture Hour program registration and information.
Durham County Public Library
Community Garden Workday at North Regional Library. Help harvest and plant produce at the North Regional Library community garden. Open to all ages, gloves and tools will be provided. Tuesday, July 14, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, North Regional Library, 221 Milton Rd., Durham, NC. Free. Pre-registration required. Community Workday program detail and registration.
“Explore Summer Light in the Garden,” by Durham Grown: The Durham County Library Garden Club, with Jeanine Brandi of J. Bee Studios, Saturday, July 25, 2:00 – 3:30 pm, Main Library branch, 300 N. Roxboro St., Durham. Free. Pre-registration required. Explore Summer Light in the Garden program detail and registration.
Edited by Susan Sharp, NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteer of Durham County
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