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Gardening Classes
Growing Together - Community Gardening at the Library!
The Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield is excited to kick off its 2026 gardening education series! In collaboration with our local Johnston County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, this series is designed to engage the community in hands-on learning about gardening, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
This program will offer educational opportunities for all ages and skill levels, featuring expert-led lectures, children’s gardening activities, and complimentary seed kits to encourage home gardening. These kits will include a variety of seeds suited to local growing conditions and will be available SOON!
Gardening Classes for All!
Gardening classes are back at PLJCS! The Johnston County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will return to share insights on a variety of gardening topics. These classes are open for all ages to attend, but please keep in mind that they are lecture style. Classes will be held in the Multipurpose Meeting Room on the second floor of the library.
The schedule is listed below and there is no registration required. See class details by visiting https://bit.ly/PLJCS2026Gardening . This schedule may be subject to change, so check back on our website calendar or social media for potential updates.
2026 General Gardening Classes
DATES & TOPICS
(all classes are from 10AM to 12PM):
Saturday, March 14: Spring Gardening
Saturday, April 18: Composting
Saturday, May 16: Alternative Composting/Urban Gardening
Saturday, June 20: Propagation
Saturday, July 18: Alternative Propagation
Saturday, September 19: Fall Gardening
Saturday, October 17: Houseplants
LOCATION:
Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield
Multipurpose Meeting Room on 2nd Floor
305 E. Market Street, Smithfield
(Parking lot is off 3rd Street)