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DURHAM, NC · SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 · LIBRARY

Hattie Meadows Garden School

Join Teri in an interactive talk and creation of a few Purposeful Containers.

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Books, a notebook, and a desk lamp, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — SLW Meeting Room - Full Room, Stanford L. Warren Branch Library (1201 Fayetteville St)

About the event

Join Teri in an interactive talk and creation of a few Purposeful Containers.

Presented by Teresa Speight, Author of Black Flora: Inspiring Profiles of Floriculture’s New Vanguard and owner of Cottage in the Court

Join Teri in an interactive talk and creation of a few Purposeful Containers. As African Americans we had to make use of just about everything we planted and planted in to make it affordable, pleasurable, and purposeful. From a discarded bucket to wore out pots and pans, we created herbal containers, pollinator attracting containers and containers that tickled our senses. Teri will share a list of plant material from edible, natives, annuals, and perennials that will thrive in most containers with the proper care. Container Gardening is a way to empower our community to grow something however or wherever you can.

This class is part of the Hattie Meadows Gardening School and is open to everyone.

The Hattie Meadows Gardening School is 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 is made possible by the Durham Library Foundation.

Registration is appreciated to receive an email reminder, cancellation link, and program updates. Seating is first come first served. Registration does not hold or guarantee a seat.

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