Caring for plants is both an art and a science — part intuition, part know-how. Every gardener, from beginner to expert, faces the same essential questions: When should I prune? How much should I water? What’s the best way to plant, fertilize or repot? In this class, Bryce Lane will bring decades of horticultural expertise…
The JC Raulston Arboretum is always beautiful because of its amazing diversity of plants, but things tend to get a bit outrageous when spring has truly sprung. Come go on a guided tour at the arboretum that will highlight the most spectacular, the most vibrant and the most outrageously floriferous plants popping off at the…
As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the founding of the JC Raulston Arboretum, UNC Press is publishing a revised and updated edition of Bobby J. Ward's 2009 biography of J.C. Raulston, Chlorophyll in His Veins. Come celebrate the official book launch with Ward's talk on Raulston's life, legacy and continuing impact on the…
Caring for plants is both an art and a science — part intuition, part know-how. Every gardener, from beginner to expert, faces the same essential questions: When should I prune? How much should I water? What’s the best way to plant, fertilize or repot? In this class, Bryce Lane will bring decades of horticultural expertise…
Take a break from your weekly grind and come enjoy the JC Raulston Arboretum after work during its Evening Garden Stroll. You can wander the gardens at your own pace or go on the free public tour led by our volunteer tour guides. To join the tour, meet at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center…
Step away from the stresses of daily life and into the calming embrace of nature as Shawn Ramsey, a certified forest therapy guide, leads a two-hour guided forest bathing experience. The experience will encourage you to slow down, awaken your senses and reconnect with the natural world in a meaningful way. Inspired by the Japanese…
Spend a glorious spring afternoon surrounded by blooms and beauty at the JC Raulston Arboretum as we welcome Brent Heath of Brent & Becky's for a special program devoted to the art and impact of flowering bulbs. This immersive experience pairs an inspiring lecture with a hands-on workshop, offering practical guidance on weaving gorgeous, durable…
Caring for plants is both an art and a science — part intuition, part know-how. Every gardener, from beginner to expert, faces the same essential questions: When should I prune? How much should I water? What’s the best way to plant, fertilize or repot? In this class, Bryce Lane will bring decades of horticultural expertise…
Kick off the spring season with birds, bugs and Raulston Blooms! Bring the whole family to this outdoor festival at the JC Raulston Arboretum to enjoy food, a plant sale and a maker's market. Admission to the event includes access to the plant sale. The last tickets will be sold at 2:30 p.m. on the…
It's that time of year again. Join the JC Raulston Arboretum for the 24th Annual Birdhouse Competition. What better way is there to celebrate the return of spring? If you love nature, birds and unique garden art, then this is the competition for you. Get out your sketch pad, paints and toolbox to start building…
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