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.

Sep 14, 2011

JC Raulston Arboretum presents two hands-on programs for kids

“Natural Wrappers: From Tiny Seeds to Giant Trees” and “Superhero Plants” will be offered in late September.

Aug 5, 2011

May Day arboretum gala celebrates spring in Raleigh

The annual Gala in the Garden fund-raiser at JC Raulston Arboretum is traditionally a beautiful herald of the spring season in Raleigh, whether the weather is fine, rainy, sweltering or windy. For this year’s May 1 festivities, it was more than fine.

May 9, 2011

JC Raulston Arboretum presents 'Superhero Plants' program for kids

It’s a tree! It’s a shrub! It’s a superhero plant! It's the JC Raulston Arboretum’s “Superhero Plants: Protectors of Clean Water” program for children.

Apr 13, 2011

JC Raulston Arboretum presents “Mayday! Mayday!” program for kids

At the JC Raulston Arboretum’s “Mayday! Mayday! It’s Almost Mother’s Day!” program on Saturday, May 7, children will have an opportunity learn about the gifts of Mother Nature, dance around the May Pole and make a gift for mom.

Apr 11, 2011

Landscape field day is May 18

The 2011 Landscape Professional Field Day takes place at the JC Raulston Arboretum on N.C. State University's campus in Raleigh. University researchers and Extension specialists will discuss weed management, insect problems and pruning techniques.

Apr 1, 2011

Wake Up! It’s Spring! children’s program launched at JCRA

JC Raulston Arboretum’s “Wake Up! It’s Spring!” new family program sprang to life March 26.

Mar 24, 2011

Nursery collaborates with N.C. State to solve production challenges

From its greenhouses and farm in Rougemont, Hoffman Nursery sells ornamental and native grass liners -- or starter plants -- wholesale to customers all across the United States and Canada. But when the company’s owners need solutions to production problems, they frequently look much closer to home -- to the agricultural research and Extension experts at N.C. State University.

Mar 15, 2011

JC Raulston Arboretum presents “Wake Up! It’s Spring!” program for kids

Media contact: Anne Porter, director of development for the JC Raulston Arboretum, 919-513-3826 WHAT: The first-ever “Wake Up! It’s Spring!” program at the JC Raulston Arboretum will introduce children to…