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Upcoming Garden Events for September 2024

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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. They come prepared with a variety of gardening handouts, seeds for planting, and even some games for children!

You’ll find Master Gardener volunteers at the following community events ready for your questions: 

September 7: Briggs Avenue Community Garden Fall Festival and Plant Sale, 9 am-3 pm (see below)

September 14: Duke Gardens Fall Plant Sale, 8-11am (see below)

September 21: Durham Farmer’s Market at Central Park, 8 am-12 Noon 

September 21: North Durham Farmer’s Market, 12 Noon-4 pm

September 28: South Durham Farmer’s Market, 8 am-12 Noon (now located at Hub RTP, 500 Park Offices Dr., Durham)

Briggs Avenue Community Garden

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Durham County Public Library

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Butterflies & Moths: Discover your love of Leps! Saturday, September 21, 10-11 am. Durham County Main Library. Admission is free. Please check website. Registration required; spaces limited. https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid=14288&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=14288&inc=0

Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Tips for Fall Planting (virtual program). Tuesday, September 3, Noon-1 pm.
An online program with Bobby Mottern, director of horticulture at Duke Gardens.
Free; registration required. More details via this link.

Duke Gardens Fall Public Plant Sale. Saturday, September 14, 8-11 am.* Find an array of plants ideal for the Central NC region, including Duke Gardens plants, trees, shrubs, vines, bulbs and air plants, as well as expert gardening advice from Duke Gardens’ staff and Durham County Extension Master Gardener volunteers. (*Garden member preview Friday, September 13, 4-6 pm)

Beginning Birding for Adults, Friday, September 27, 8-9 am.
With Liani Yirka, education program coordinator for Duke Gardens and experienced birder. 
Free; registration required. Parking fees apply. More details via this link.

North Carolina Botanical Garden

Hybrid Lunchbox Talk: Native Ferns: Diversity, Identification, and Use in the Garden. Thursday, September 12, 12 Noon-1pm. NC Cooperative Extension agent Matt Jones helps you learn about native ferns and the best species for the home garden. Virtual and in-person attendance options. Free, registration required. Register Here.

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Learn and Inspire: Become a Master Gardener

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Let’s talk plants! NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers of Durham County provide a tour of their demonstration garden, open to the public and located at 721 Foster Street. (Image credit: Allie Mullin)

If you are looking for a way to up your gardening game and give back to the Durham community, consider becoming an NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteer in Durham County. All applicants must attend one of the Information Sessions being offered in late August through September 2024. Classes begin in January 2025 and run for 17 weeks.

Master Gardener volunteers at work sharing their know-how in the community. Here, volunteers install a pollinator garden at a local library, answer the public’s gardening questions, and prepare plants they grew for their annual plant sale. These are just a few of the opportunities Master Gardener volunteers have to serve Durham County. (Image credit: Allie Mullin)

For more information about the Extension Master Gardener Program

To learn more about the Master Gardener program and the date and times for each of the Information Sessions, visit the site below.

https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/2024/01/extension-master-gardeners-of-durham-county-information-sessions-for-2025-training

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