JC Raulston Arboretum

Jun 20, 2023

A Big Stinking Premiere

NC State’s youngest corpse flower, Wolfgang, bloomed for the first time at the JC Raulston Arboretum. 

Jun 13, 2022

When Nature Calls, A Necessary Gift Comes Through

The Necessary, a quaint blue cottage containing the restroom facilities at the JC Raulston Arboretum, will receive a much-needed update thanks to the generosity of Carol McNeel. 

May 4, 2022

5 Must-Dos Before Graduating From CALS, NC State

Whether it's reflecting on your last four years on campus to getting your final taste of Howling Cow ice cream, check out our list of must-dos before you wave goodbye to CALS and NC State. 

Nov 5, 2021

The Scientific Process of Creating the Flame Thrower™ Redbud

A behind-the-scenes look at a NC State breeder's process of creating an award-winning redbud. 

Oct 29, 2021

‘A Kaleidoscope of Colors’: NC State Breeder Creates Winning Flame Thrower™ Redbud

NC State breeder Dennis Werner wins Plant of the Year for vibrant redbud at a prestigious international flower show. 

Aug 11, 2021

5 Must-Dos as a CALS Student

Whether you're new to CALS or NC State, or you just haven’t gotten around to it, here are five things every College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student should do before the new school year is over. 

Jun 26, 2021

People, Plants and Pride: The Passions of J.C. Raulston

A quarter-century after his death, the founder of NC State's arboretum is remembered for his pioneering efforts to cultivate a welcoming space for LGBTQ professionals in horticulture. 

Jan 7, 2021

Plant Taxonomy and Nomenclature

An eight-week class that helps the home gardener understand how plants are organized, classified, and named. All too often we don’t know much about the plants we select for our home gardens. When we understand plant taxonomy and nomenclature, we are more equipped to select and care for all the plants we grow in our gardens. Did you know that most plants have two to three different kinds of names? That can lead to tremendous uncertainty and confusion for the home gardener. In this class, we will learn and use botanical knowledge about plant classification and naming to improve our gardening activities! 

Jan 7, 2021

Plant Taxonomy and Nomenclature

An eight-week class that helps the home gardener understand how plants are organized, classified, and named. All too often we don’t know much about the plants we select for our home gardens. When we understand plant taxonomy and nomenclature, we are more equipped to select and care for all the plants we grow in our gardens. Did you know that most plants have two to three different kinds of names? That can lead to tremendous uncertainty and confusion for the home gardener. In this class, we will learn and use botanical knowledge about plant classification and naming to improve our gardening activities! 

Jan 7, 2021

Plant Taxonomy and Nomenclature

An eight-week class that helps the home gardener understand how plants are organized, classified, and named. All too often we don’t know much about the plants we select for our home gardens. When we understand plant taxonomy and nomenclature, we are more equipped to select and care for all the plants we grow in our gardens. Did you know that most plants have two to three different kinds of names? That can lead to tremendous uncertainty and confusion for the home gardener. In this class, we will learn and use botanical knowledge about plant classification and naming to improve our gardening activities!