Vegetable Gardening Symposium - 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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Whether you're excited about your first tomato plant or looking to up your gardening game, this half day series has something for everyone.

Durham County Library - Stanford L. Warren Branch Library

For this special half-day symposium, we’ll feature three speakers with a little something for everyone, from beginner to experienced veggie grower. From Tomatoes to Turnips: Practical Tips for Planning Your Year-Round Vegetable Garden - 9:30 – 10:15amPresented by Molly Zimmerman, Extension Master Gardener volunteer, Durham CountyLearn practical tips and tricks for planning a productive, year-round Piedmont vegetable garden, including how to set up your space, choose what to plant and when to plant it, and how to extend your growing season.Growing Better Veggies - 10:30 – 11:15amPresented by Ashley Troth, PhD, Horticulture Agent, Durham County Cooperative ExtensionGrowing your own herbs or tomatoes can seem like so much fun, but growing in the Piedmont isn't always easy. This session will help demistify why growing can be hard here, and what you can do throughout the season to set your plants up for success.Hearty Landscapes: Foodscaping for Joy, Beauty &amp; Abundance - 11:30am – 12:15 pmPresented by Brittany Robinson-Wittenhill, Founder of Our Backyard, LLCLearn how to transform any yard—large or small—into a beautiful, productive edible landscape. This 45-minute session introduces the core principles of foodscaping: integrating vegetables, herbs, fruits, and pollinator plants into ornamental beds to create landscapes that nourish body and soul. Participants will discover low-maintenance design strategies, plant combinations that thrive together, and practical tips for maximizing harvests while maintaining curb appeal. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. 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: Laurel Babcock, EMGV

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