The Dirt on Soil - Hattie Meadows Gardening School

Durham County Center721 Foster StDurham, NC 27701OPEN MON-FRI: 8:30A-5P(919) 560-0525https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/NC State UniversityandN.C. A&T State Universitywork in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.Read ourPrivacy StatementN.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status.Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable accommodations to participate in Extension sponsored programs and events. Please contact the county Extension office offering the program at least 14 days prior to the event to make arrangements.

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Join us to learn all about soil and what you can do to help your plants thrive.

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Presented by Ashley Troth, PhD, Horticulture Agent, Durham County Cooperative ExtensionEvery Durham gardener knows the frustration: clay (or sometimes sandy!) soils that are difficult to work with. But beyond their bad reputation, Durham’s clays can provide a great foundation for edible and ornamental gardeners, provided you know how to balance drainage, organic matter, nutrients, and pH. This presentation will also touch on soil selection for raised beds and containers. This class is part of the <a href="https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/2025/12/hattie-meadows-gardening-school/" title="https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/2025/12/hattie-meadows-gardening-school/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hattie Meadows Gardening School</a> and is open to everyone.The Hattie Meadows Gardening School is a free community learning project to spread knowledge and love of gardening. Classes will take place at the Stanford L. Warren Library from January through June 2026. This program is presented in partnership with Stanford L. Warren Library, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, and Durham County Cooperative Extension, and is made possible by the Durham Library Foundation. Registration is appreciated to receive an email reminder, cancellation link, and program updates. Seating is first come first served. Registration does not hold or guarantee a seat.Image Credit: Helena Lopes

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