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Gardening fosters creativity, and connection among people. Jennifer Van Brunt shares her family gardening traditions, highlighting how gardening can bridge divides. She encourages keeping a garden journal to preserve legacies and advocates for the therapeutic benefits of gardening.

By Lisa Nadler and Martha Keehner Engelke, NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers of Durham County Sometimes a plant becomes a rapid spreader working its way into places where you would rather it not go. Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) is an example of this. It is a vigorous twining vine that is native to the … Continue reading Be Your Own Plant Detective: Spot Invasives

Learn with US The Ask a Master Gardener Program is an opportunity for members of the community to ask questions about gardening and learn more about the NC State Extension Master GardenerSM  program. Durham County Master Gardener volunteers are available to provide answers using research-based information about plants and plant problems. You’ll find Master Gardener volunteers at the … Continue reading Upcoming Gardening Events: August 2025

Sarah Smith, NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteer intern of Durham County (Image credit: Allie Mullin) This article was originally published in: The Gardeners Buzz: Newsletter for the Extension Master Gardeners Volunteers of Durham CountySM in April 2024. I was recently asked this question from someone who saved his seed in the freezer for many … Continue reading How Low Should They Go? Storing Seeds

Carol Feldman, NCEMG shares her passion for cucumbers, detailing their history, cultivation requirements, and care tips, while encouraging readers to explore different varieties and culinary uses.

Gary Crispell, Durham County EMG enjoys his flourishing garden and give tips on how to manage your home garden in the July heat.