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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 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, April 12 & 19: Durham Farmer’s Market at Central Park, 8 am – 12 Noon
Saturday, April 12: Ment Beverage Co/Honeygirl Meadery at Love Durham Market,12 Noon – 4 pm. 312 Blackwell St., Stu. 103, Durham
Saturday, April 26: South Durham Farmer’s Market at Central Park, 9 am – 12 Noon
Annual Plant Sale 2025, brought to you by Friends of Durham Co. Extension Master Gardeners
Saturday, April 5: 10 am – sold out! 721 Foster Street, Durham. Click here to learn more and see a listing of all plants available at the sale.
Briggs Avenue Community Garden Spring Festival and Plant Sale
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Saturday, April 12: 10 am – 2 pm. 1314 S. Briggs Avenue, Durham
Join Durham County Extension Master Gardener volunteers for this annual event which includes a vegetable, fruit, and herb plant sale. Enjoy kids’ activities and free compost and seeds while they last.
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JC Raulston Arboretum
Wednesday, April 2: 3 pm – 4 pm. Virtual presentation “Top Ten Bulletproof Plants,” by Mark Weathington, director. Register online at https://jcra.ncsu.edu/midweek/. Free.
Wednesday, April 16: 3 pm – 4 pm. Virtual presentation “Deeper in the Garden: Peonies,” by Mark Weathington, director. Register online at https://jcra.ncsu.edu/midweek/. Free.
Saturday, April 26: 10 am – 3 pm. Raulston Blooms! and Plant Sale. To learn more click here.
North Carolina Botanical Garden
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Sunday, April 6: 5:30 -6:45 pm: Annual Evelyn McNeill Sims Native Plant Lecture: Adventures in Ecological Horticulture with Revecca McMackin. Virtual and in-person attendance options. Free; pre-registration required. https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0005-0014-9e2c0cd0d8704d39903cd304392a7edb
April 10: 12:00 Noon – 1:00 pm. Hybrid Lunchbox Talk: “Native Grasses and Sedges–Smart Choices for Better Landscapes” presented by Shannon Currey. Virtual and in-person attendance options. Free; pre-registration required. https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0005-0014-30061f3d0000470da58c2074622b8d83
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
April 15: 12 Noon – 1:00 pm Virtual presentation “Native Plant Solutions: Perennials for Planting on Slopes with Shannon Currey. Free; pre-registration required. https://rsvp.duke.edu/event/1db2147c-d1e8-4d23-9c6c-74bb2806ab0e/summary
Durham County Public Library
Saturday, April 5: 2 – 3 pm: SW Regional Library Native Plant Swap. For more details: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid=14288&t=d&d=2025-04-05&cal=14288&cm=1754&inc=0
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