Workshops & Events

At Durham Garden Center, we believe learning and growing go hand in hand. That’s why we host regular community events and workshops. These gatherings are a fun way to dig deeper into gardening, connect with fellow plant lovers, and gain hands-on skills to help your garden (and confidence) thrive.

Space is limited for each of our classes and sign ups are first come first serve. To pay for and reserve your spot, please go in store or call us over the phone (919)-384-7526.

  • DESIGNING A YEAR-ROUND GARDEN

    Aug 20 | 5:30-6:30pm

    Cost: $25

    Designing a landscape that looks good in all four seasons starts this fall! Join Maureen Hammond, the star who designed and maintains our front-of-store landscape, to learn all the tips, tricks, and best varieties to grow your own successful, multi-season, eye-catching garden.

  • LATE SUMMER HARVEST SWAP

    Aug 22 | 10-11:30am

    Cost: Free!

    Everyone knows that home gardens in late August produce far more than anyone can eat on their own! Come share your bounty, trade your produce, and learn about new varieties to grow next year. From tomatoes to peppers, cut flowers to figs- bring what you’ve got but make sure it’s throroughly cleaned!

  • VERMICOMPOSTING

    Sept 17 | 5:30-7PM

    Cost: $70

    Join Nurtured by Nature Growers to learn all about setting up your own vermicomposting! Vermicomposting creates worm castings by turning kitchen food scraps into nutritious soil amendments, helping plants grow bigger and produce more along the way! Price includes all supplies, worms and instruction to get started.

  • MOSS WALL ART

    Oct 15 | 5:30-7pm

    Cost: $105

    City Garden Design has years of experience in landscape design, moss wall installation and maintenance in some of the triangle’s most popular destinations. Moss walls offer a natural accent to any room and are maintenance-free. Time to make your own! Price includes all moss, decorative materials, frame and instruction.

  • NATIVE BEE HOTELS

    Nov 14 | 3-5pm

    Cost: $60

    These hotels are intended to attract NC’s native mason and leaf-cutter bees (exceptional pollinators in the southeast!). Native bees. are easy to raise and don’t sting. Thanks Natured by Nurture Growers, this class includes all materials and instruction to complete your own yard-ready bee hotel.

  • DAHLIA BULB SEPARATE & STORE

    Nov 13 | 5:30-6:30pm

    Cost: $50

    November is the time to dig, separate and store your Dahlias- but doing it correctly is key to a big tuber harvest next year! This class teaches how to properly cut and store a clump of dahlias to have multiple plants the following year. Each participant also goes home with tubers of their own.

  • HOLIDAY TERRARIUMS

    Dec 12 | 10:30am-12pm

    Cost: $60

    Cozy up and create with Urban Pothos this holiday season. We’ll be putting together your very own holiday themed terrarium, perfect as a gift or for yourself. Cost includes all plants, jars, instruction and decorative supplies.

  • HOUSEPLANT CUTTING SWAP

    Dec 12 | 12-2pm

    Cost: Free

    December is the season for giving! Take and share fresh cuttings from your houseplants. This drop-in event will be hosted in our front parking lot. Neem oil is provided!