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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 Gardener^SM 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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