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