Tag: Durham Garden Center

Learn With Us, week of September 8

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Compost and Soil
Saturday, September 14⋅10:00 – 11:00am
Durham Garden Center, 4536 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705
COMPOST & SOIL: The science, the mystery, the magic.
This talk will address local soil issues and how such challenges can be overcome with information gleaned from soil testing as well as proper and timely amendments. The basics of successful composting and vermicomposting will offer tips on how to transform food scraps, leaves, clippings and other organic materials into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner that will benefit your lawn and gardens. Simple composting practices and procedures available to all will also be covered.

Free/Registration required

Contact: 919-384-7526 or http://www.durhamgardencenternc.com

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Learn With Us, week of August 4

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Cool Season Vegetables
Saturday, August 10⋅10:00 – 11:00am
Durham Garden Center
4536 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Growing COOL SEASON VEGETABLES in the Triangle region presents unique challenges and rewards. Topics will include species and varieties that can be successfully raised when the tomatoes and peppers have finally finished. Planning early for late-season planting as well as the different challenges of Fall temperature, moisture and soil depletion will all be discussed. Also of interest will be techniques and materials that will abet over-wintering of certain crops as well as preparing beds in the Fall for Spring planting next season.

Free, registration required. Sign up at the store, online or by phone
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