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Extension Master Gardener (SM) volunteer Mebette Eckhardt encourages gardening enthusiasts to explore Cuban thyme and marjoram, two flavorful herbs that are easy to grow and enhance various dishes.

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Lissa Lutz discusses the importance of local ecotypes and keystone plants for the local ecosystem. These plants support wildlife, including butterflies and birds. The Durham Master Gardener Plant Sale on April 11, 2026, will feature a variety of these essential plants.

The Durham County Master Gardener Plant Sale is slated for April 11, 2026, alongside the Briggs Avenue Community Garden Plant Festival on April 18. Additional events offering gardening support occur throughout April. Notably, a Spring Soils Festival will take place at the Durham Public School Hub Farm on April 25.

March had erratic temperatures and minimal rainfall. Despite this, volunteers revitalized the Accidental Cottage Garden and Gary Crispell offers April gardening tips for fertilization, planting, pruning, and pest control.