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Hattie Meadows Gardening School: The Dirt on Soil

Presented by Ashley Troth, PhD, Horticulture Agent, Durham County Cooperative Extension

Every 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.

Fee: Free, registration recommended.

Location: Stanford L. Warren Library

Register at https://go.ncsu.edu/hattiemeadows

This program is part of the Hattie Meadows Gardening School, 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 made possible by the Durham Library Foundation.

Questions?

Please contact us at 919-668-1701 or GardensEducation@duke.edu.