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Discover the “Tomatoes on Trial” Project in Durham County

On By durhammastergardenersIn Durham NC, edibles, gardening, Gardening information, gardening NC, growing tomatoes, NC State Fresh Market Tomato Breeding Program, tomatoes, Tomatoes on Trial, Uncategorized, vegetable gardening

By Kathryn Hamilton, NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteer of Durham County

(Image credit: Kathryn Hamilton)

What’s so interesting? Master Gardener volunteer Lalitree Darnielle is taking notes for “Tomatoes on Trial,” Durham County’s participation in the statewide experiment to test three tomatoes created by NC State against the very popular heirloom ‘Cherokee Purple.’  Visit our new section at https://durhammastergardeners.com/tomatoes-on-trial-the-2024-tomato-project/. New entries will appear at the top of the page.

Join us Saturday mornings between 8 and 10, at Briggs Avenue Community Garden to learn more, and when they are in harvest, to sample the goods.

Tomatoes on Trial: The 2024 Tomato Project

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Learn With Us, week of April 14

On By durhammastergardenersIn Learn With Us
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