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Exciting Updates to the Durham County Extension Demonstration Garden

Explore the exciting updates to the Durham County Extension Demonstration Garden, showcasing innovative gardening projects coming in 2026!

What are Neonicotinoids and Why Should We Care?

Jeanne Arnts, NCEMG explores how neonicotinoids contribute to the alarming decline of bird and insect populations and how you can help.

Upcoming Gardening Events: November, 2025

Get advise from Master Gardeners and participate in gardening events as the weather cools down in November.

Hands-On with Lavender: Cultivate Calm, One Sachet at a Time

Mebette Eckhardt, EMG enjoys fragrant lavender. It thrives in sunny, well-drained areas and attracts bees and other pollinators. It can be used to create scented sachets, providing beauty and aroma to your garden and home.

How to Build a Butterfly Puddler

This article describes how to create a butterfly puddler to support local Lepidoptera species. It outlines simple steps and materials, emphasizing their importance in increasing the butterfly population.

To Do in the Garden: October 2025

(aka: GARY’S GARRULOUS GARDENING GUIDE) By Gary Crispell, NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteer of Durham County I reckon we have seen the last of September and quite possibly the last of the 90-degree days. So, I have mixed feelings about all that. Being a devotee of the ancient Egyptian god, Ra, I rather like … Continue reading To Do in the Garden: October 2025