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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…

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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?…

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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 City Gardener Learning Series is a great way for home…

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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℠ program of Durham County conducts a 15-week training program once every two years. The next…

Tomato grafting project experimental beds. Photo taken by the author.

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 the soil-borne diseases that plague many gardens. When grafting tomatoes, the preferred…

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Pruning for Healthier, More Productive Tomatoes

It might seem counterintuitive, but regular pruning is a great way to give your tomato plants the best start in life. Pruning helps maintain balance between vegetative (leaves and stems) and…

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Now's the Perfect Time to Test Your Soil!

Healthy soil is the foundation of successful gardening. While there is plenty you can know by learning the basics about our piedmont soil (click here for more), soil testing is the only accurate way…

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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…

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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…