Dig Deeper talks

The Master Gardener volunteers of Orange County host Dig Deeper With Us, a series of free, monthly talks about gardening.

In the fall of 2025, our talks are at the Orange County Library, 137 W. Margaret Lane in Hillsborough, with talks on native plants (Sept. 14), tick-borne diseases (Oct. 19) and deer issues (Nov. 16), as well as a special presentation about the Triangle Prescribed Burn Association (Dec. 14). All talks are 2 to 3:30 p.m. Register for talks here.

Starting in January 2026, we hope you’ll join us at the new Orange County Southern Branch Library at the Drakeford Library Complex, 203 S. Greensboro St. in Carrboro, for Tech in the Garden and a series on Ecological Gardening. Check back for dates and times.

Recent talks (click on link to view presentation):

Native Plants, a presentation by Linda Bell and Julee Herbert, Master Gardener volunteers in Orange County, on Sept. 14, 2025, at the Orange County Library. They explained the value of native plants and some truths and misunderstandings about natives. They also pointed out favorite natives with various light and moisture needs. A PDF of the talk includes helpful links and references at the end.