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Collapse ▲New to gardening – or maybe just want to learn more? N.C. Cooperative Extension in Alamance County offers a variety of classes for gardeners of all experience levels. Check out the educational series currently being offered below.
Alamance Gardener Training
The Alamance Gardner Training course is designed to give home gardeners a deeper dive into horticultural topics. This six-week training will leave you with an advanced level of understanding and skills that you can apply to your own gardens and landscapes. Topics covered include Botany, Soils, Ornamentals, Vegetables, Insects, Lawns, and more. Click here to learn more and register for the 2026 Alamance Gardener Training.
Think Green Thursdays 2026
These classes will be offered in-person at one of the following locations. Be sure to check the Eventbrite page for the most up to date information by clicking the “Register” link for your preferred date.
Feel free to sign up for as many classes as you like! (Please scroll down to the bottom to see all programs) Capacity is limited; please pre-register to reserve a seat.
Think Green Thursdays at Buster Sykes Farm
2430 Turner Road, Mebane, NC 27302
| Class Name | Date | Time | Cost | Register |
| Grapevine Pruning Demo | Jan 8 | 10-11 a.m. | $0 | Register |
| Fruit Tree Pruning and Training Demo | Jan 15 | 10 a.m.-noon | $0 | Register |
| Blackberry/Raspberry Workshop & Demo | Jan 29 | 10 a.m.- noon | $0 | Register |
| Blueberry School & Pruning Demo | Feb 19 | 10 a.m.- noon | $0 | Register |
| Summer Fruit Tour at BSF | Jun 11 | 9-10 a.m. | $0 | Register |
| Summer Fruit Tour at BSF | Jul 2 | 9-10 a.m. | $0 | Register |
| Summer Fruit Tour at BSF | Aug 20 | 9-10 a.m. | $0 | Register |
| Summer Fruit Tour at BSF | Sep 17 | 9-10 a.m. | $0 | Register |
Think Green Thursdays at Graham Public Library
211 S Main St, Graham, NC 27253
| Class Name | Date | Time | Cost | Register |
| Seed Starting & Garden Planning | Feb 5 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Vegetable Hardening off and Planting | Mar 19 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Landscape Design | Apr 9 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Container Gardening | May 21 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Pollinators | Jun 4 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Wildflowers | Jul 9 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Fall Vegetables | Aug 6 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| House Plants | Sep 3 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Improving Curb Appeal | Oct 15 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
Think Green Thursdays at Mebane Public Library
101 S 1st St, Mebane, NC 27302
| Class Name | Date | Time | Cost | Register |
| Native Plants | Mar 5 | 6-7 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Seed Starting | Apr 16 | 6-7 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Drought Tolerant Gardens | May 7 | 6-7 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Edible Landscapes | Jul 16 | 6-7 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Seed Saving | Oct 1 | 6-7 p.m. | $0 | Register |
Think Green Thursdays at North Park Public Library
849 Sharpe Rd, Burlington, NC 27217
| Class Name | Date | Time | Cost | Register |
| Soil Health | Mar 12 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Scree Gardens | Apr 23 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Gardening with Annuals and Perennials | May 14 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Insects | Jun 25 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Basics of Growing Fruit Trees | Jul 23 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Rain Gardens | Oct 8 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
Think Green Thursdays at May Memorial Public Library
342 S Spring St, Burlington, NC 27215
| Class Name | Date | Time | Cost | Register |
| Planning the 3 Season Garden | Feb 26 | 6-7 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Summer Bulbs | Apr 2 | 6-7 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Raised Bed Gardens | May 28 | 6-7 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Herbs | Jun 18 | 6-7 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Ferns | Jul 30 | 6-7 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Lawns | Aug 13 | 6-7 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Planting Spring Bulbs | Sept 24 | 6-7 p.m. | $0 | Register |
Think Green Thursdays at Agricultural Building-Extension Office
209 N. Graham-Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC 27217
| Class Name | Date | Time | Cost | Register |
| Pruning Woody Ornamentals | Jan 22 | 10-11 a.m. | $0 | Register |
| Planting Trees and Shrubs | Sep 10 | 10-11 a.m. | $0 | Register |
If you have any questions or difficulty registering, please contact Rhiannon Goodwin at Rhiannon_Goodwin@ncsu.edu or 336-570-6740.