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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
Learn with our Community Friends
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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