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Hattie Meadows Gardening School

Come along as we learn from local teachers and experts all about how to help your garden grow. We’ll explore a variety of topics, including soil health, seed starting, garden design, native plants,…

Young cabbage plants in rows partially submerged by floodwater

Disaster Risk Management Training for Farmers

Disaster Risk Management Training - Central NC:Two-Part Workshop Series to Support Producers Across Central North CarolinaFarmers across North Carolina’s Piedmont region will have the opportunity…

Seedling trays of basil and tomato plants with white labels reading "Black Cherry"

Join us! Spring Plant Festival - Saturday, March 22

Join Us on Saturday, March 22nd from 10am to 12pm for a kick off to the gardening season with our Extension Master Gardener Volunteer 2025 Plant Festival. This event is for all ages! Learn about…

volunteers planting a tree

Become a Tree Keeper!

“A tree is our most intimate contact with nature.” As part a mission to preserve and create an equitable and resilient tree canopy in Durham, Keep Durham Beautiful and the city of Durham rely on Tree…

picture of seed packets

“Plan(t) Your Year” With Bull City Gardener Live!

“Plan(t) Your Year“Two Sessions:Monday, January 9, 2023 10am - 12pm (FULL)Saturday, January 14, 2023 10am - 12pm (Register Here)721 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701 The new year right around the…

Raised bed with green and red romaine lettuce heads and support pole with twine

Fall Bull City Gardener Live Sessions Starting Soon!

Ready to get growing? Come learn research-based, sustainable gardening practices with N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center. Wondering how to get the most out of your veggie garden?…

small tomatoes growing on vine

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 to get the most out of your summer veggies?…

sungold tomatoes with trellis background

Your Tomatoes Need Your Support!

They may look small and sweet now, but don’t let your tomato plants fool you. Without proper support, tomatoes are sprawling vines that can often have problems with disease, leading to poor fruit…

hand picking tomato. Image Credit: Laurel Babcock

Setting Your Tomatoes Up for Success

With our last fronts (hopefully!) behind us, it’s finally time to begin planting warm-season fruits and vegetables. Among summer garden crops, tomatoes are some of the absolute most popular, but also…