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Gardening school banner including pictures of tomato, Hattie Meadows, and native plants

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,…

Clusters of bright purple beautyberry fruits along stems among green leaves

Fall Native Plant Sale (9/25)

Thursday, September 254 - 6pmDurham County Cooperative Extension | 721 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701RSVP BY CLICKING HEREPlease RSVP so we can know roughly how many people to expect. Join us for our…

Bumblebee feeding on a purple bee balm (Monarda) flower

Join Us for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census (8/23)

Join us as the Extension Office (721 Foster St, Durham, NC) to participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census! The Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Durham County and community partners…

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…

Bumble bee foraging on late figwort. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Join Us for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census 8/3 and 8/24

This post is based off content developed by Amanda Wilkins, Extension Agent, Lee County Center.Join us as the Extension Office (721 Foster St, Durham, NC) to participate in the Great Southeast…

Plant Sale: April 8, 10 AM until sold out; 721 Foster Street

Master Gardener Association Plant Sale - April 8 (Indoors and Under Tents!!)

Join us for a one day in-person plant sale on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the Cooperative Extension building at 721 Foster Street in Durham. Due to weather, the sale will be partially indoors, and…

container gardens

Spring Bull City Gardener Classes Have Gone to Pots!

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 container gardens?…

Woman examining and arranging potted plants at an outdoor plant sale table

Durham County Extension Master Gardeners’ Backyard Treasures Plant Sale

Saturday, April 9 from 10am to 2pm721 Foster St Every spring, Durham County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Associations sells “backyard treasures” – plants Extension Master Gardeners have grown…

Master Gardener Straw Bale Class

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 who want to become a Durham County Cooperative Extension Master…

Four people setting and securing stakes around a young tree in a park

Master Gardener Volunteers Design Art Garden for Orchard Park

By Deborah Pilkington, Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Durham CountyLocated in Orchard Park near downtown Durham, (1000 S. Duke Street), this new garden is a collaborative effort between Durham Parks…