Briggs Avenue Community Garden

04/15/2026

Durham is growing more than gardens — we’re growing food security, skills, and community! ABC11 WTVD stopped by the Briggs Avenue Community Garden to highlight how local residents are saving money and staying healthy by growing their own fresh produce.

With grocery prices on the rise, gardeners like Claudia Hines show how a little time in the soil can make a big difference at home. And this weekend, we're keeping that momentum going!

Join us at the Briggs Avenue Community Garden Spring Fling this Saturday!

Free vegetable and flower seeds, gardening guidance, and community fun — all focused on helping Durham families grow their own food.

At the Briggs Avenue Community Garden, growing your own food is becoming more than just a hobby; it's a way to save money.

04/07/2026

Get your gardens ready — our annual Spring Plant Sale is happening Saturday, April 18th from 10 AM to 2 PM! Come browse a beautiful selection of healthy, locally grown plants at great prices:

• 3-inch plant pots — $4

• 4-packs — $4

• Succulents — $5

• Grafted tomatoes — $6

Whether you're refreshing your yard, adding color to your patio, or starting your veggie garden, we've got something for everyone.

Come early for the best selection — we can’t wait to see you there!

04/03/2026

Have you marked your calendar for the Annual Briggs Spring Festival on 4/18 from 10-2???

This year you can purchase some gorgeous varieties of , squash, cucumber, , okra, chard, helpful gardening (think marigolds, zinnias, and nasturtiums), herbs, and more! Check out the HIGHLIGHTS to get a glimpse at what we’re growing for the 2026 season!

We will also have a kids activity, free compost, free seeds, and free expert advice provided by the !!

So come on by for the best vegetable starts at the best price, RAIN OR SHINE!

03/02/2026

Spring is nearly here and with that a new garden season has begun! Join us every Friday and saturday at our open community workdays, 9 am to 12 pm. Questions? Reach out [email protected] or 919-402-3255

03/02/2026

Spring is nearly here as with the warmer weather starting so are our community workdays. Join us every Friday and Saturday 9 am to 12 pm at the garden for some hands on gardening experiences!
Questions? Reach out to us [email protected] or 919-402-3255

12/30/2025

🌱 New Classes & Grafting Workshop! 🌱
Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Durham County Cooperative Extension
721 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701
What’s Happening?
Winter & Summer Pruning – 9:00 to 9:30
Selecting Trees for a Changing Climate – 9:30 to 10:00
Grafting Workshop – 10:00 to 10:50
$10 for classes & workshop (registration required) https://go.ncsu.edu/durham-pruning
Free Scion Exchange – https://go.ncsu.edu/durham-scion
11:00am to 12:00pm, Saturday, February 7, 2026
Bring labeled scions (twigs) from your fruit trees to exchange with others! The more varieties, the better!
Why Join?
Learn how to create fruit trees that grow multiple varieties. Supplies provided for grafting.
Be a “mad scientist” and create your own FRANKENSTEIN tree!

New classes this year! New Classes & Grafting workshop $10 Saturday, February 7th, 2026! - registration required Winter and Summer Pruning 9:00 to 9:30 Selecting Trees for a Changing Climate 9:30...

11/20/2025

As winter starts, Briggs Ave Community starts its hibernation - meaning our last volunteer work day will by THIS Saturday Nov 22, 2025 from 9AM-12PM.

But first, we wanted to say thank you to all of you who have volunteered, attended our seasonal festivals, learned something new, or found community and joy in our beautiful space. Without you, there would not be Briggs!

Check back in MARCH 2026 for next year's first open volunteer workday!

08/26/2025

📢 Special Announcement !! 📢

This Fall we're growing some really special seeds from UJAMMA SEEDS! This company is .
Come by our sale on Sept. 13 Briggs Ave. Community Garden from 10AM - 2PM, to get your historically significant and super yummy Italian vegetables! Swipe through to see what we'll be selling at our sale!

08/25/2025

📢 Special Announcement !! 📢
This Fall we're growing some really special seeds from Uprising Seeds' Gusto Italiano Project! This project is a collaboration between 3 amazing companies working to save and celebrate heritage seeds across Italy.
Come by our sale on Sept. 13 Briggs Ave. Community Garden from 10AM - 2PM, to get your historically significant and super yummy Italian vegetables! Swipe through to see what we'll be selling at our sale!

08/25/2025

📢 Special Announcement !! 📢

This Fall we're growing some really special seeds from Uprising Seeds' Gusto Italiano Project! This project is a collaboration between 3 amazing companies working to save and celebrate heritage seeds across Italy.

Come by our sale on Sept. 13 Briggs Ave. Community Garden from 10AM - 2PM, to get your historically significant and super yummy Italian vegetables! Swipe through to see what we'll be selling at our sale!

08/11/2025

🍂 You’re Invited to the 2025 Briggs Ave Community Garden Annual Fall Festival & Plant Sale! 🌿

Join us for a fun-filled day at the garden as we celebrate the changing seasons with our Annual Fall Festival and Plant Sale! Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just getting started, there’s something for everyone:

🪴 Plant Sale – Stock up on fall and winter vegetables, herbs, and flowers for your garden
🌶️ Pepper Tasting – Sample a variety of peppers, from sweet to spicy
🎟️ Raffle Prizes – Enter for a chance to win garden goodies and local treats
🌱 Free Seeds & Compost – Take home what you need to grow your own!
🎨 Kids’ Activities – Family-friendly fun for all ages

Come out and celebrate community, gardening, and fall abundance with us! 🌻🍁🥕