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History of Gardening: How Cultures, Events, and People Made Gardening What it is Today

Presented by Bryce Lane, NC State Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Emeritus and former host and producer three-time, Emmy winning, UNC TV public television show “In the Garden With Bryce Lane.”  History is filled with countless stories that help us understand how gardening got to be what it is today. Come hear about what special people, places and events contributed to this awesome craft of gardening.

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.