Participating High school Juniors, Seniors and Transfer students will have the opportunity to Spend a Day at State and learn more about the College of Agriculture and Life Science! The visit includes a CALS information session, class observation (visiting students only), meeting with a faculty member in your CALS major of interest, lunch in a…
Healthy plants stand a better chance of thriving in your garden. Most of our home properties are designed to shed water rapidly. Rather than see that precious liquid move downstream, plan for a rain garden and help retain water for your own landscape. Georganne and Darcey will give you the basic information and resources available…
Fun for the whole family! Learn, shop for your garden, get great ideas, and enjoy gourmet treats. We’re rolling out the red carpet for home gardeners, families, and children by offering a day that’s packed with hands-on garden and nature activities, shopping, and educational displays. This year’s JCRA Plant Sale will include several select plant…
Ready for spring planting? We are, and we’ve got new releases, sparkling grasses, and shrubs to die for! The JCRA Plant Sale is held during Raulston Blooms! which is a free event for members, $5.00 for nonmembers, $10.00 per family. Our generous friends in the nursery industry are donating premium plants for the Arboretum’s annual…
It’s that time of year again! The Birdhouse Competition returns to the JC Raulston Arboretum as part of Raulston Blooms! Birdhouse builders will receive a free ticket to attend Raulston Blooms! If making birdhouses is not your thing, then looking at them should be. The creations range from barrels of laughs to studies in craftsmanship…
Presented by Andrew Pais, JCRA Plant Records. Learn how scientists prepare DNA samples for DNA barcoding and use the resulting data to determine a plants identity in this hands-on class and demonstration. Andrew Pais will introduce how DNA samples are prepared from plants. Workshop participants will then have the opportunity to analyze sequence data previously…
“”Honey Harvest: Stay Sweet”” -Throughout the year, Project PLANTS has been learning about apiculture—the science of keeping bees. After a long winter, our bees will be busy collecting pollen from all of the new blooms! It will be time to harvest honey, and to appreciate all of the delicious and useful reasons to celebrate bee…
This presentation is being hosted by the Asheville Science Tavern, a meet up for people interested in science. Their mission is to humanize science and scientists - sharing the work of science in a way that is warm, engaging, often funny, inspiring, even beautiful. It's free to join the group, and their events are free…
Presented by Marta McDowell, who teaches landscape history and horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden and consults for private clients and public gardens. Timber Press published All the Presidents’ Gardens, which made the New York Times bestseller list and won a 2017 American Horticultural Society book award. Lecture is cohosted by the JC Raulston…
Tap into your inner gardener as you explore the gardens at the JC Raulston Arboretum and work toward completing your Gardener badge! Scouts will learn about different plants and gardening styles, make a dream garden collage, create an experiment to take home, and plant a container garden to care for at home. Junior Girl Scouts…
Participating High school Juniors, Seniors and Transfer students will have the opportunity to Spend a Day at State and learn more about the College of Agriculture and Life Science! The visit includes a CALS information session, class observation (visiting students only), meeting with a faculty member in your CALS major of interest, lunch in a…
Tom and Carol Sinclair “Seeds of Change” Lecture presents Shaping the Future of Global Food Systems Speaker: Mr. Shay Eliaz Innovation Lead, Deloitte Consulting, NY Mr Eliaz specializes in working with agro-based clients globally to help them respond to the myriad of complex growth, technology registers, and innovation challenges present in today’s competitive marketplace. His clients…
Participating High school Juniors, Seniors and Transfer students will have the opportunity to Spend a Day at State and learn more about the College of Agriculture and Life Science! The visit includes a CALS information session, class observation (visiting students only), meeting with a faculty member in your CALS major of interest, lunch in a…
Presented by Preston Montague, Landscape Designer and Botanical Illustrator. Landscape Potential IV will introduce participants to the planning and implementation strategies design professionals use to create harmony between the house and the landscape through foundation planting. This class includes an introduction to foundation planting design, tips for successful planting, and explores the best annual, perennial,…
Presented by Pamela Chance, Horticulture Therapist. Did you know that plants can be as good for your mind as they are for your body? Horticultural therapy utilizes plants in order to benefit your mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual well-being. Join Pam Chance to learn more about horticultural therapy and enjoy a day of self-care…
Presented by Pamela Chance, Horticulture Therapist Did you know that plants can be as good for your mind as they are for your body? Horticultural therapy utilizes plants in order to benefit your mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual well-being. Join Pam Chance to learn more about horticultural therapy and enjoy a day of self-care…