Tag: Urban Trees

Three Upcoming Presentations

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Extension Gardener Series at Sarah P. Duke Gardens – Urban Trees

Locate, choose, and plant trees successfully in Durham County.  Taught by Master Gardener Gene Carlone. Class is free/ Registration required.

When:                 March 13, 2014 (Thursday) 6:30 pm -8:00 pm
Where:               Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham
Contact:            Sara Smith 919-668-1707 gardenseducation@duke.edu

Briggs Avenue Community Garden Series – Insect Management – Fire Ants

Learn insect management and fire ants and how to control them.  With Michelle Wallace, Durham County Horticulture Agent  This class is free / Registration is required.

When: March 15, 2014 (Saturday) 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Where: Durham County Cooperative Extension, 721 Foster Street, Durham
Contact: Pana Jones   919-560-0525 or prjones2@ncsu.edu

Durham Garden Forum – Growing Tomatoes

Learn the about secrets to success for tomatoes in North Carolina. Durham County Extension Master Gardener, Charles Murphy will share his wisdom in growing tomatoes.  The Durham Garden Forum in partnership with NC Cooperative Extension: Durham County Center. Free for Members of Durham Garden Forum / $10 for non-members.

When:                 March 18, 2014 (Tuesday)   6:30 pm -8:00pm
Where:                 Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham
Contact:              durhamgardenforum@gmail.com

Classes and Lectures – Trees, Curb Appeal, Veggies, and Seeds

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Tree Keepers Workshop – Urban Tree Volunteer Training 

Interested in becoming more involved in the community and passionate about trees?  This is an intensive training on tree management and care that will develop volunteers interested in helping with the Trees Across Durham Initiative. $25.00 fee (check made out to: Durham Cooperative Extension) Registration required.

When:                 February 7 & 8, 2014 (Friday & Saturday,  8:30 am -4:00 pm

Where:                Feb 7: Durham Cooperative Extension, 721 Foster Street,Durham (Day 1- Friday)
Feb 8: City of Durham General Maintenance Building, 2011 Fay Street, Durham (Day 2 – Saturday)

Contact:               Pana Jones   919-560-0525 or prjones2@ncsu.edu

Briggs Ave Community Garden Series-  Cool Vegetable Gardening

Learn about Vegetable Gardening, crop rotation, planning, season extension techniques.  Winter season strategies for growing vegetables.  Class is free/ Registration is required.

When:                 February 15, 2014 (Saturday), 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Where:                 Durham Cooperative Extension, 721 Foster Street, Durham

Contact:               Pana Jones   919-560-0525 or prjones2@ncsu.edu

Extension Gardener Series at Sarah P. Duke Gardens – Creating Curb Appeal

Learn how you can improve the look of your home and property by improving the landscape. Create appeal for your home using a few basic designs.  Class is free/ Registration required.

When:                 February 16, 2014 (Sunday),  2:00 pm -4:00 pm

Where:               Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham

Contact:            919-688-1707

Durham Garden Forum – Starting Seeds

(free to members, open to the public for a fee)

Joins us an learn more about starting seeds, getting more for less, and expanding your plant variety opportunities through seed selection – what you need to succeed. Registration required.

When:                 February 18, 2014  (Tuesday)  6:30 pm -8:00pm

Where:                 Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham

Contact:              durhamgardenforum@gmail.com

 

Learn at a Library – September 29

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Perennials: Dig, Divide, & Share

Sunday, Sep 29, 2013 3:00pm – 4:00pm 

Where:South Regional Branch Library, 4505 South Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713 (Map)

Join a Durham Extension Master Gardener to learn more about growing perennials, what’s new and hot, as well as perennial garden management – digging, dividing, and sharing with friends. To register call 919-560-7409.

 

Durham Urban Trees

Sunday, Sep 29, 2013 3:00pm – 4:00pm 

Where:North Regional Branch Library, 221 Milton Rd, Durham, NC 27712 (Map)

Join a Durham Extension Master Gardener Volunteer for a presentation on Durham Urban Trees. Tree planting season is here, learn about plants that will thrive in Durham. Call 919-560-0231 to register.