Learn With Us, week of November 15

Soil – Durham Garden Forum
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2015 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Where: Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, DurhamHave you ever stopped to think of all that soil provides? Food, water management, a habitat for our building foundations. Bryce Lane will discuss a variety of ways to work with your soil for improved gardening.
$10.00 fee per class or annual membership fee. No pre-registration necessary.

11/19 – Getting Dirty Radio Show
Do You Need a Garden Coach?
We swim in a sea of gardening information and advice, but making it apply to your garden can be a challenge.  Harold Johnson meets a garden coach and they talk about the things that real gardeners struggle with in their own landscape.   Listen live on WCOM 103.5 FM (Carrboro) on Tuesdays at 2:00 PM or visit http://gettingdirtyradioshow.org/ to listen to shows you’ve missed.
11/21 – Getting Dirty Radio Show
Poinsettia Are Here!
Poinsettias have started showing up…everywhere.  NC State plays a big role in bringing new cultivars to the marketplace and you can see what’s new at the JC Raulston Arboretum Poinsettia Open House on December 6th.  Find out more as Lise Jenkins talks with Dr. John Dole, department head for horticultural science at NC State and a poinsettia researcher.  Listen live on WCOM 103.5 FM (Carrboro) on Tuesdays at 2:00 PM or visit http://gettingdirtyradioshow.org/ to listen to shows you’ve missed.

Learn With Us, week of November 8

Wildflowers in Your Landscape, Extension Garden Seminar
Sunday, Nov 8, 2015 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Durham County Public Library, South Regional Branch, 4505 South Alston Avenue

Adding wildflowers to your landscape gives your home a sense of place, supports native wildlife, and are quite beautiful! Learn about our North Carolina native wildflowers and leave with ideas for adding plants to your garden. Presented by Nan Len, Durham County Extension Volunteer Master Gardener.
Class is free. Registration required. Contact: 919-560-7410
To Register: durhamcountylibrary.org – Click on ‘Events’ to find the calendar of events. Go to the date of the class and sign up.

 

Canker Worm Workshop
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2015 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Durham county Cooperative Extension, 721 Foster Street, Durham

Canker worms, those creepy green worms that fall from the sky. Want to learn how to get rid of them? Canker worms are destroying our Willow Oaks. Join the band wagon to fight these pests. Find out how at our informational sessions with experts from Duke University, Durham County Cooperative Extension, and the City of Durham. More information and dates: www.TreesAcrossDurham.org

 

Composting, Extension Gardening Seminar
Thursday, Nov 12, 2015 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Where: Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham

Presented by Georganne Sebastian & Darcey Martin, Durham county Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. Discover the basics of successful composting & vermicomposting. Learn how to transform food scrap, leaves, & other organic materials into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner that will benefit your lawn & gardens.
Class is free. Registration required. Contact: gardenseducation@duke.edu 919-668-1707

11/14 – Getting Dirty Radio Show
Meet the Blue Beech Tree
Carol McPherson introduces us to the perfect tree —the Blue Beech, also know as Musclewood, Ironwood, or Water Beech tree.  Find out if this tree is perfect for you too?
 Listen live on WCOM 103.5 FM (Carrboro) on Tuesdays at 2:00 PM or visit http://gettingdirtyradioshow.org/ to listen to shows you’ve missed.