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By Marcia Kirinus, NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers of Durham County This article is Part One of a two-part series on starting seeds indoors using a light cart. 1 In this first installment, we focus on lighting and environmental setup, the foundation for growing compact, healthy seedlings indoors. Part Two will cover watering, fertility, … Continue reading Starting Seeds Indoors with a Light Cart: A Science-Based Guide (Part 1).

The NC State Extension Master Gardener (SM)volunteers of Durham County invite the community to a grafting workshop and scion exchange event on February 7, 2026, focusing on propagating woody plants, pruning, and climate adaptability. To learn more about the events and register for the joint class and workshop, read this week's blog post.

Learn with Us Fresh flowers from the garden. (Image credit: Marcia Kirinus) Learn with our Community Friends (Image credit: JC Raulston Arboretum) Edited by Marcia Kirinus, NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteer of Durham County Article Short Link: https://wp.me/p2nIr1-6U8

By Eric Wiebe and Kathryn Hamilton, NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers of Durham County All images credited to Kathryn Hamilton The Tomato Project The 2025 Tomato Project is the latest in a series of tomato trials begun by Durham County Extension Master Gardeners in 2020. Over the years, the team has trialed tomatoes for … Continue reading 2025 Tomato Project Results:  Survival of the Fittest

By Gary Crispell, North Carolina Extension Master GardenerSM volunteer of Durham County To paraphrase a Hallmark card, or maybe it was a Lexus commercial, this was a December best forgotten. Cold, dry (for the third month in a row), and complicated by a household with major orthopedic issues. Here’s hoping 2026 is kinder. The Accidental … Continue reading To Do in the Garden: January 2026