Information Sessions:

Information Session for Small Farmers and Agribusinesses

Cooperative Extension at the Durham County Center

On February 13, 2018, and on March 5, 2018, Durham County Cooperative Extension will host a resource information session for small farmers and agribusinesses.  Local organizations such as “Land Loss Prevention Project” and “Self-Help” will talk to farmers and agribusiness owners about the free or low-cost services they provide.  This session will give small farmers and agribusiness owners resources that could potentially protect and grow their business.

Farming isn’t an easy business to run. It can be tough with the many long hours spent in the field, the unpredictable weather, the many government mandates, the constant changes to the supply and demand, and many others. Because of these factors, we are developing future programs and information sessions to help farmers and other agribusiness owners succeed.

  1. “Land Loss Prevention Project”: The information Session for Farmers will be from 8:30 am to 10 am on February 13, 2018, at the Cooperative Extension at the Durham County Center in Durham, NC 27701.
  2. “Self-Help”: The Information Session for Agribusinesses will be held on March 5, 2018, from 9:30 am to 11 am at the Cooperative Extension at the Durham County Center in Durham, NC 27701.

Space is limited.  Register today and reserve your spot.

Online Registration for the February 13th event: http://bit.ly/a1RegisterHere

Online Registration for the March 5th event: http://bit.ly/a2RegisterHere

Or contact Darnell Parker at darnell_parker@ncsu.edu or (919) 560-0532

 

February 2018

CLASS SCHEDULE

Durham County Extension

http://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/

 

Vertical Gardening

Durham Garden Forum

Have you noticed the amazing vertical gardens at Cameron Village in Raleigh? These remarkable living tapestries are created and maintained by Greenscapes. Leslie will let us in on the methods and maintenance that keeps them fresh all growing season. Learn to build your own living wall.

Presented by Leslie Herndon, senior client relations manager and floriculturist with Greenscapes Inc.

Lecture Fee: Forum Members Free with $25.00 Annual Membership

$10.00 fee per class for Non-Members, payable to Durham Garden Forum

No pre-registration necessary. Free parking after 5:00 pm

When:           February 20, 2018 (Tuesday)

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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

Doris Duke Center

Contact:        durhamgardenforum@gmail.com

 

Straw Bale Gardening

Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Growing a successful vegetable garden is challenging enough if you have terrific soil in which to plant, but with poor soils it can be virtually impossible. Straw Bale Gardening allows anyone, even those with the worst soil conditions, to grow a terrific garden that is productive and much less labor intensive. Let us teach you how!

Presented by Georganne Sebastian and Darcey Martin, Durham County Extension Master Gardener volunteers.

Free / Registration required.

When:           February 27, 2018 (Tuesday)

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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

Contact:        919-668-1707 or e-mail gardenseducation@duke.edu

October Events

Stormwater Practices

Durham Garden Forum

North Carolina places a top priority on protecting and enhancing our abundant water supply. Mitch will outline the innovative programs and research he is pursuing to meet this goal and review how home gardeners can improve water quality in their own backyards.

Presented by Mitch Woodward, Area Specialized Agent, Watersheds and Water Quality, Wake County Extension Center

Lecture Fee: Forum Members Free with $25.00 Annual Membership

$10.00 fee per class for Non-Members, payable to Durham Garden Forum

No pre-registration necessary. Free parking after 5:00 pm

When:           October 17, 2017 (Tuesday)

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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

Doris Duke Center

Contact:        durhamgardenforum@gmail.com

 

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Glorious Greens

For Garden Sake Nursery

Come learn about all the leafy greens that grow so well in out Piedmont region during an entertaining chef table presentation.  The nutrition and flavor of leafy greens can’t be beat.  Different families of greens will be discussed as well as tasty recipe demonstration and samples provided. Get some ideas to serve at your Thanksgiving feast.  Don’t miss this fun, informative, and delicious seminar. Free/Registration required

To register, email    ann@fgsnursery.com   or call 919-484-9759

When:           October 18, 2017 (Saturday)

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Where:          For Garden Sake Nursery, 9197 NC Hwy 751, Durham, NC 27713

Contact:        ann@fgsnursery.com   or call 919-484-9759