Do you love fresh flowers? Are you curious about growing your own? If so, join the JC Raulston Arboretum for a relaxed and fun workshop where we'll talk all things summer annuals and how to grow armloads of blooms in our long, hot North Carolina summers. We'll cover some of the most beautiful and productive…
By this point in the summer, there's nothing we love more about plants than the delightfully refreshing shade they provide. Come take a walk in the garden with the JC Raulston Arboretum's director of horticulture, Greg Paige, as he waxes poetic, philosophic and botanic about his favorite trees for providing respite from the scorching summer…
Join local horticulturist Brie Arthur for a fun and inspiring morning filled with creative ideas to keep your container gardens looking vibrant through the dog days of summer. You'll learn simple techniques for replacing tired plants, adding fresh color and texture, incorporating heat-loving annuals and edible favorites and revitalizing potting soil for continued success. Whether…
For two days in August, Friday, Aug. 21, and Saturday, Aug. 22, JC Raulston Arboretum visitors can spend time in the gardens counting wasps, bees, flies, butterflies and other insects to contribute to a comprehensive data of our region's pollinators. The data will be displayed on the Great Southeast Pollinator Census website and be used…
Visit the JC Raulston Arboretum at night to discover the fascinating world of nocturnal insects with local entomologist Bill Reynolds. The program will begin with a 30-minute indoor presentation in which Reynolds will introduce some of the insects we might find at night and talk about methods to collect nocturnal insects. After the talk, participants…
For two days in August, Friday, Aug. 21, and Saturday, Aug. 22, JC Raulston Arboretum visitors can spend time in the gardens counting wasps, bees, flies, butterflies and other insects to contribute to a comprehensive data of our region's pollinators. The data will be displayed on the Great Southeast Pollinator Census website and be used…
Are you new to the Raleigh area or just starting your gardening journey? Join the JC Raulston Arboretum for Intro to Gardening in the South, a valuable morning lecture series designed to help new gardeners thrive in North Carolina’s unique climate. Gardening in Raleigh and the surrounding Southeastern U.S. presents both challenges and opportunities. With…
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