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Learn With Us, week of April 14

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Is It Warm in Here? New Approaches to Gardening in a Changing Climate – Durham Garden Forum
Tuesday, April 16 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM in the Doris Duke Center, Sarah P. Duke Gardens. There is no charge for parking.
Our topic this month “Is It Warm In Here? New Approaches to Gardening in a Changing Climate” will be presented by Bryce Lane, NC State Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Emeritus. Is Global Warming Real? Are we poised to take advantage of this phenomenon as horticulturists? We will talk about the effects of changing climate on horticulture, and identify new practices and approaches to consider using in the future.
Annual membership fee remains $25.00 per person. Program entrance fee for non members remains $10.00. Students will be admitted free of charge with a valid student ID.

TOMATOES 
Saturday, April 20⋅10:00 – 11:00am
For Garden’s Sake
9197 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713, USA

TOMATOES are the number one planting choice for home vegetable gardeners. Learn more about the care and feeding of these popular fruits (yes, they are). The presenter will review some of the many varieties available (including heirloom and hybrids); pests and diseases; soil, sun and water requirements; companion plants and some good references for gardening in general and tomatoes in particular.

Free/Registration required
To register, email ann@fgsnursery.com or call 919-484-9759

 

Learn With Us, week of April 16

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Tomatoes and Okra
Sat 4/22 10am – 11:30am
For Garden’s Sake Nursery, 9197 NC Hwy 751, Durham, NC

Growing tomatoes and okra are Southern traditions. This session will discuss how to grow these two staples of the Southern garden in ground, in raised beds and in containers. We will review planting from seed and seedling, pest and disease treatment and watering and fertilizing. We will also provide information on numerous varieties of both heirlooms and hybrids that can be successfully grown in Durham.
Presented by Doug Roach, Durham County Extension Master Gardener volunteer
Free/Registration required
To register, email ann@fgsnursery.com or call 919-484-9759

Learn With Us, week of April 2

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Container Gardening: Blooms, Herbs & Veggies on Your Patio
Sun 4/2 3pm – 4pm
Durham County Library – South Regional Library, 4505 South Alston Avenue, Durham, NC

Presented by Leanna Murphy Dono, Durham County Extension Master Gardener volunteer,
Brighten your deck, patio or porch this summer with beautiful pots of blooms, herbs and yes, even vegetables. You don’t need a big yard or a lot of sun to have gorgeous plants – come learn about gardening in containers! Leanna will cover the basics (soils, containers, watering and light needs) as well as share many inspirational design examples.
Free/ Registration required.
Register on line at the Durham County website durhamcountylibrary.org Click on ‘Events’ to find the full calendar of events. Go to the date of the class and sign up. You can also call the Information Desk at South Regional Library to register. 919-560-7410

Tomato, Tomahhto
Thu 4/6 6:30pm – 8pm
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC

Presented by Charles Murphy, Durham County Extension Master Gardener volunteer.
Tomatoes are the number one planting choice for home vegetable gardeners. Learn more about the care and feeding of these popular fruits (yes, they are). Come and review some of the many choices available, including heirloom vs. hybrids and some good references for gardening in general and tomatoes in particular.
Free / Registration required. Contact: 919-668-1707 or e-mail gardenseducation@duke.edu

 

Learn With Us, week of March 12

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Pollinators-a-Plenty: A Look at Hundreds of Pollinators Aiding Food and Flower Production in North Carolina. Sunday, March 12th, 3-4 pm. Durham County Public Library – South Regional Branch 4505 S Alston Ave. Registration is required. Register online at the Durham County Library website durhamcountylibrary.org. Click on “Events” to find the full calendar of events. Go to the date of the class and sign up. You can also call the Information Desk at South Regional Library to register: 919-560-7410.

Presented by Chris Apple, assisted by Tracey-Lee Drummond Lucas, Durham County Extension Master Gardener volunteers. Pollinators come in a variety of shapes and sizes. You might be surprised at how many different creatures are pollinating your garden. Chris Apple, Durham County Extension Master Gardener volunteer, will introduce you to the many pollinators that visit your garden. Learning about these amazing creatures will encourage you to plan your garden to help them thrive.

 

Tomatoes and Okra: A Match Made in Gumbo. Saturday, March 18th, 10 am to noon. 

Durham Garden Center 4536 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705. Requires registration. RSVP by either signing up at the store, calling the store at 919-384-7526, or emailing an RSVP to: Managers@DurhamGardenCenterNC.com

Presented by Catherine Urich, Durham County Extension Master Gardener volunteer. Master Gardener Catherine Urich is an accomplished gardener, beekeeper and lover of tomatoes. Join us for her presentation on growing Tomatoes and Okra in your apartment, on your patio, or in your garden! Catherine will share her experiences growing up in a farming family and growing everything they ate, in addition to canning or freezing vegetables, and making marinara sauces with her granddaughter in the winter months. Join Catherine at Durham Garden Center to ensure your best yield out of your tomatoes and okra this season!

Learn With Us, Week of March 13

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Epic Success with Tomatoes – Durham Garden Forum
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2016 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St, Durham, NC

Craig LeHoullier (the NC Tomato man & author of Epic Tomatoes) will gives us his knowledge & expertise about growing amazing quantities & varieties of these popular garden vegetable. He will describe hints & tips for in ground, container & straw bale success. He will focus on varieties that have interesting colors, great flavors, some unique stories, & a track record for success in this area.
$10.00 fee per class or annual membership fee.
No pre-registration necessary.
Contact: durhamgardenforum@gmail.com