JC Raulston Arboretum

May 7, 2014

2014 Gala in the Garden is a special celebration of North Carolina

Forget the vernal equinox. For multitudes of gardening enthusiasts, the true first day of spring is the day of the annual Gala in the Garden at N.C. State University’s JC Raulston Arboretum. This year the theme of the May 4 gala was “Celebrating North Carolina,” so the emphasis was on the state’s finest food, botanicals, products and people. 

Apr 22, 2014

Raulston Arboretum’s “Gala in the Garden” to celebrate North Carolina

Delectable food, musical entertainment and a silent auction featuring unusual plants and an eclectic array of gift items will be showcased at the annual Gala in the Garden at the JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University. The public event will take place May 4 from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Feb 20, 2014

Raulston Blooms & Birds: a garden festival for all ages

Featuring the JC Raulston Arboretum’s annual plant sale, bird house competition displays, gardening demonstrations, children’s activities, local arts and crafts vendors, gourmet food trucks and more, the Raulston Blooms & Birds Garden Festival will be held Sat., April 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the JC Raulston Arboretum (JRCA). 

Feb 12, 2014

Hands-on Nursery provides a profitable and educational partnership

What began as an innovative new teaching model nearly 10 years ago has evolved into the Hands-on Nursery, a full-fledged operation run almost entirely by students in Dr. Helen Kraus’ nursery management and nursery production classes in N.C. State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Aug 8, 2013

2013 Arb Gala is an elegant Asian Reflection

The April 28 Gala in the Garden, the annual garden party and fundraiser at JC Raulston Arboretum, came with cool temperatures and April showers, yet it was as magical and beautiful as ever. This year’s theme was “An Asian Reflection.” 

Feb 19, 2013

JC Raulston Arboretum “Gala in the Garden” tickets now on sale

Delectable food, musical entertainment and a silent auction featuring unusual plants and an eclectic array of gift items will be showcased at the annual Gala in the Garden at North Carolina State University’s JC Raulston Arboretum. The public event will take place on April 28 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. 

Oct 16, 2012

City of Raleigh honors JC Raulston Arboretum

The JC Raulston Arboretum at N.C. State University has been recognized for its outstanding appearance by the City of Raleigh. The arboretum received a 2012 Sir Walter Raleigh Award in the category of Maintained Outstanding Appearance. Awards in this category are for projects that are more than five years old and have consistently maintained a high quality appearance contributing to Raleigh's image. 

May 8, 2012

JCRA’s 2012 Gala in the Garden is a red, white and green celebration

The annual garden party and fund-raising event doubled as a birthday party for N.C. State. 

Nov 30, 2011

Public poinsettia open house set for Sunday

Nearly 100 different cultivars of poinsettias will be on display from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday Dec. 4 at N.C. State University's JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh. Stop by to see the 9' tall poinsettia tree, enjoy poinsettia gardens and decorated poinsettias and help decide which poinsettias are North Carolina's favorites. 

Oct 18, 2011

JC Raulston Arboretum presents autumn kids' programs

Two new programs at the JC Raulston Arboretum invite children and families to explore, celebrate nature.