Join the JCRA as we explore exotic Ecuador from the capital city Quito to the tropical rainforest and out to the Galápagos Islands January 18–29, 2020. We 'll start our trip in the world cultural heritage city Quito, known as the city of eternal spring, before heading down to the tropics. A canoe will be…
Gardening Adventures with Extension Master Gardener Volunteers "Winter Gardening: Dreaming of Gardening on a Cold Winters' Day" Leah Dail, Wake County Extension Master Gardener Cost: Free for Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum members, Extension Master Gardeners, NC State University students (with ID), and Department of Horticultural Science faculty and staff, all others $5.00. Registration:…
Sponsored by Leaf & Limb New gardeners and those that recently moved the Triangle are invited to participate in a new symposium at the JC Raulston Arboretum that's designed just for them. Register Now Cost: Free. Registration: Advance registration is required. Please register online using our registration e-store. Registration is limited and is considered complete…
Unlike many history courses which can be boring, this one is not! First, it’s all about gardening, and second, it’s about fascinating stories of past cultures, events, and people who made gardening what it is today. How did today’s greenhouse come about, and what did a sickly Roman Caesar have to do with it? What did the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans do that contributed to horticulture as we know it today. Who is the Father of American Horticulture and what did he do to launch gardening into the 20th century? This eight week course will provide a series of historical snapshots that help to enhance our understanding of "modern-day" gardening. By deepening our understanding and appreciation of where gardening came from, we will, in turn, be better gardeners today and in the future!
"Peak of Winter Bloom" Douglas Ruhren, Gardens Manager February usually is the peak of winter bloom, from tiny treasures such as bulbs to trees and shrubs. We will look at the floral highlights of the season. Cost: Free for members, $5.00 for nonmembers. Registration: Advance registration is not available.
The 5th Biennial Plant Breeding Symposium at NC State will feature diversity in plant breeding. We will hear from four speakers about their work and impacts in plant breeding. There will also be an opportunity to interact with industry experts during a panel discussion.
Friends of the Arboretum Lecture "Botanical Treasures of New Zealand and Australia" Pat McCracken, Garden Treasures Australia 's and New Zealand 's unique native flora is a result of these countries ' geographic isolation. Additionally, plants from around the world thrive in these countries. Pat recently visited both countries on a botanical whirlwind trip. Join…
Participating High school Juniors, Seniors and Transfer students have the opportunity to Spend a Day at State and learn more about the College of Agriculture and Life Science and the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences! The visit includes a CALS information session, class observation in Crop and Soil Sciences, meeting with the Director of…
"Where Design and Plants Become One" Featuring Shannon Currey, Bob Lyons, and Elissa Steeves We're here to inspire gardeners and illuminate the relationship between gardening and art at this year's Winter Symposium. As one of the Southeast's top teaching gardens, the JCRA is the place to be for in-depth, educational gatherings that focus on current…
Juniper Level Botanic Garden's 28-acre campus is filled with over 22,000 taxa (kinds) of plants including native perennials, exotic plants, rare plants, and an array of incredible and unusual specimen plants you won't see anywhere else in the world.
"Abstract Macro Photography" Mary Louise Ravese, Bella Vista Photography Have you ever wanted to get as close to the heart of a flower as a honeybee does? As you enter into this inner world, images become abstract—emphasizing the features of color, line, and texture inherent in a single flower. In this session, Mary Louise will…
Dr. Lommel will be presenting a summary of his accomplishments and a vision for the future of research in CALS as part of his 5-year performance review.
Frank Hyman, Cottage Garden Landscaping Whether indoors or out, gardening in containers opens up a lot of possibilities: edible leaves, fragrant flowers, carnivorous plants, dwarf citrus trees, and more. Learn about growing herbs and perennial vegetables in pots, finding free fertilizers, upcycling containers, making homemade potting media, using castoff materials like coffee chaff as timesaving…
Introduction to Mushroom Foraging: Learn a Year's Worth of Wild Edible Mushrooms in One Day Frank Hyman, Cottage Garden Landscaping Want to learn to safely identify morels, black trumpets, chanterelles, and other delicious, edible mushrooms? Learn to identify the dozen most delicious mushrooms with professional forager and columnist Frank Hyman. A mushroom walk on any…
"Lawns: Their Establishment, Maintenance and Renovation" Dennis Graban, Wake County Extension Master Gardener Dennis will discuss how to choose the best lawn for your landscape, get it established, and take care of it for an enjoyable lawn for years to come. Cost: Free for Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum members, Extension Master Gardeners, NC…
First-ever North Carolina High School Landscape Competition! This is going to be a great event to showcase our industry and promote careers for students. There will be approximately 50 high school students and 100 college students eager to earn green-collar status. We expect about 30 educators and 50 industry professionals.
Leanne Kenealy, Plant Breeding, and Nursery Technician Grafting is the only method possible to propagate some plants. Many rare and expensive plants are grafted. In this workshop, participants learn to graft ginkgo, bald cypress, and dawn redwood from Leanne Kenealy. She will discuss and demonstrate grafting techniques and then will individually assist each participant as…