We help people in our community learn about plants and gardening.

What’s coming up

  • The garden at Brie Arthur's house in Fuquay-Varina, NC. It has a combination of ornamental plants and vegetables.

    May 17 Talk: Embracing the imperfect garden

    Each month, our Master Gardener group hosts a free talk about plants and gardening.

    The next talk, on Sunday, May 17, 2-3:30 p.m., will be about “Embracing the imperfect garden.” The talk will be at the Orange County Southern Branch Library (Drakeford Library Complex), 203 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro). Parking is available in the adjacent garage.

    Want to let go of the idea that your garden must be perfect? Janet Staats, Master Gardener volunteer, will talk about gardens that a little messy - they are often the healthiest, most resilient and most alive.

    Please bring your questions, and join us for an informative and fun presentation!

    See you on May 17!

    (Photo of Brie Arthur’s Fuquay-Varina, NC, garden (a combination of ornamentals and vegetables) by Margaret Cloud.)

  • Photo of a smiling man pulling a cart with plants in it, at PlantFest 2024.

    Save the date: PlantFest 2026 is on Oct. 10

    Mark your calendar for PlantFest 2026, the annual plant sale and garden festival hosted by the Master Gardener volunteers of Orange County, NC.

    This year, PlantFest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Blackwood Farm Park, 4215 NC-86, Chapel Hill. Parking will be available at the park entrance on New Hope Church Road.

    We’ll have a big plant sale, kids’ activities, helpful gardening exhibits, music, food, free seed packets and more! We’ll share details in the coming months.