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…
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…
“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…
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…
“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…
“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…
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…
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,…
Midweek with Mark: “Underused and Unusual Hydrangeas for Gardens” with Mark Weathington, JC Raulston Arboretum Director. There’s a lot more to hydrangeas than the old fashioned blue/pink ones. Species hydrangeas, funky colors, and flashy foliage really expand the palette for the garden.
“Living Art—Planting for Architectural Interest” with Mark Weathington, JC Raulston Arboretum Director. Specimen plants are usually selected for their flowers and foliage but form is often overlooked. Plants with extraordinary architecture add year-round interest to the landscape and provide a sculptural element that transforms a good garden to a great one.