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By Kay Pearlstein, NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteer of Durham County We’re about two months into sharing our homes with our tropical friends – our houseplants. Ideally, they were brought indoors around Halloween, once nighttime temperatures dipped below 45°F. About ten days before that move, leaves and soil should have been thoroughly cleaned to … Continue reading From Patio to Parlor: Helping Houseplants Adjust to Life Indoors

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. The Master Gardener’s are taking a well deserved break in … Continue reading Upcoming Gardening Events: January 2026

By Deandra Scott Hill and Jenn Van Brunt, NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers of Durham County The lush and deeply colored fruiting capsule of roselle, Hibiscus sabdariffa, ready to be harvested. (Image credit: Deandra Scott Hill)  On a brisk October morning, Master Gardener volunteers joined community members at the Hawk’s Nest Healing Gardens to … Continue reading Community, Culture, and Connection Through Roselle.

Marcia Kirinus emphasizes the value of garden gifts as expressions of love and connection. Simple offerings, like dried herbs or flower arrangements, embody patience and generosity throughout the year. Sharing these cultivated treasures extends the growing season and fosters shared experiences, enriching both giver and receiver with lasting memories.

Aka GARY’S GARRULOUS GARDENING GUIDE By Gary Crispell, North Carolina Extension Master GardenerSM volunteer of Durham County “There’s a song in the air.There’s a star in the sky.”The garden’s a disaster.I just want to cry. But look to the east.I can’t believe what I see!Friends are all coming,Coming to help me! Friends are beautiful.Friends are … Continue reading December Gardening Poem for 2025