Registration Is Open for Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes
The new online courses from Extension Gardener are a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in gardening! We are pleased …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Spring Chores in the Pollinator Garden
Around late February things start kicking into high gear in Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden. Usually I have taken …
Challenging the Conventional Wisdom About Praying Mantids
Folks of all ages delight in finding praying mantids in the garden. These charismatic predators are large and easy …
Provide Nesting Habitat for Native Bees Through Plant Stems in Your Garden
By the time springtime rolls around many folks are itching to get back into their gardens and start cleaning …
Macro Photo Lens Amplifies Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
NC State’s Department of Horticultural Science extends our heartfelt gratitude to Frederick S. Baggett from Kingsport, Tennessee, for his …
Durham County Extension Master Gardeners’ Backyard Treasures Plant Sale
Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 721 Foster St Every spring, Durham County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Associations …
Extension Master Gardeners of Durham County Accepting Applicants for 2023 Training
The Durham County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Program conducts a training program once every two years for those …
4-H Summer Fun Camp Registration Is Live!
4-H Summer Fun Camp Registration is Live! Registration for Summer Fun 2022 is live! Durham Summer Fun provides a large …
2022 Bull City Gardener Live! Spring Sessions
Ready to get growing? Come learn research-based, sustainable gardening practices with N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center. Wondering how …
Master Gardener Volunteers Design Art Garden for Orchard Park
By Deborah Pilkington, Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Durham County Located in Orchard Park near downtown Durham, (1000 S. Duke Street), …
Durham County Cooperative Extension Earns Service Enterprise Certification
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Durham County is pleased to announce that it has been certified by Points of Light, …
Join Us for Our Virtual Agriculture Open House!
Thursday, April 22, 2021 7–8 p.m. Register online Spend an hour with us on Earth Day and learn about Cooperative Extension’s expanded …
2021 Bull City Gardener Learning Series - Live and Virtual Events!
Ready to get growing? Come learn research-based, sustainable gardening practices with N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center. The Bull …
Shiitake Mushroom Log Workshops
Learn how to grow shiitake mushrooms in your own backyard! We’ll teach you how to prepare and inoculate your …
Extension Master Gardener Program Accepting Applicants for 2021 Training
Looking for a way to up your gardening game and give back to the community? The Extension Master Gardener℠ …
What's That Bug? Leaf-Footed Bugs in the Garden
This article was originally posted by former Durham County Horticulture Agent Michelle Wallace on the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers …
Grafting to Create a Healthier Tomato Plant
Tomato grafting is a great way for gardeners to grow their favorite tomatoes on rootstock that is resistant to …