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JC Raulston Arboretum e-Update
October 2017
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Your Monthly News and Updates
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Director's Note
By Mark Weathington, Director
The Pride of the Wolfpack Award recognizes individual NC State University employees for a special or unique contribution to their college, business unit, or to NC State as a whole. This year, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences awarded JCRA's own Elizabeth Overcash with the Pride of the Wolfpack award in recognition of her outstanding work with children's and family programming here at the Arboretum.
Elizabeth took over a pilot children's program in 2012, and in just five short years has grown our offerings to include six weeks of summer camps, major public events, and educational opportunities for youth in preschool to middle school. Additionally, her achievements are being recognized beyond NC State as well. She is just back from a presentation in Hawaii for the American Society for Horticultural Science on an in-depth, STEM-based program for middle schoolers funded by a grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund.
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Friends of the Arboretum Annual Plant Giveaway Sneak Peak
By Mark Weathington, Director
Philadelphus mearnsii
– Mearns's Mock Orange
This southwestern species of mock orange is a new one for us. Our seedlings show excellent silvery-gray small foliage on dense plants, which is quite unlike some of the rangy species we’ve tried in the past. We assume the white spring flowers will be fragrant like most of its relatives but we can not yet confirm that. Grow in a sunny, lean soil. Based on the elevations where it is found, up to 6.500', it should be plenty hardy.
Buddleja loricata
– Mountain Sagewood
No butterfly-bush collection is complete without this evergreen South African beauty. Sage green leaves are highlighted by the silvery hairs covering the stems and undersides of the leaves, creating the overall effect of a dense, rounded, silvery shrub. Size is usually 4'–5', but it can grow to nearly 10' in warm locales. It is sometimes referred to as the popcorn buddleja, since its flowers resemble popcorn.
Ledebouria
‘Gary Hammer’ – False Scilla
California plantsman Gary Hammer introduced this amazing South African bulb. Unlike many bulbs from that region, ‘Gary Hammer’ (the bulb, not the man) is quite happy here (even through our wet winters) and makes a clump of strappy leaves heavily spotted with pale maroon. Scilla-like flowers are pale greyish and interesting, but you’ll grow this one mainly for its outstanding foliage.
Curcuma petiolata
‘Emperor’ – Variegated Hidden Cone Ginger
This longstanding favorite has broad showy green leaves with bright white borders which brighten up a shady spot. In mid-summer, fragrant "hidden" flowers blossom pink before fading to white. Grow these easy plants with palms (like the
Sabal minor
seedlings also in this giveaway), elephant ears, and canna for a tropical effect.
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Plant Giveaway Update
By
Kathryn Wall, Membership and Volunteer Coordinator
Mark your calendar for the JC Raulston Arboretum's
Friends of the Arboretum Annual Plant Distribution
on Saturday, October 7 at 9:00 AM. During this lively and exciting event, the JCRA gives away thousands of plants to our members as a thank you for their support. This year we are giving away over 200 different kinds of plants, which you can view on our
newly released plant list
. We hope you’ll join us for
this fun event
!
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Moonlight in the Garden Exclusive Sneak Peek
By Arlene Calhoun, Assistant Director
As many of our friends know,
Moonlight in the Garden
isn't your typical lighting event. This dazzling exhibition is meticulously designed to showcase our internationally acclaimed garden in all its splendor. If you think our collection is spectacular by day, wait until you see it artfully lit under the cover of darkness on a crisp November evening. It's truly a magical experience you don't want to miss.
More Lights, More Nights
Moonlight in the Garden Returns This November
Thursday-Saturday, November 9
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11
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6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Thursday-Saturday, November 16
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18
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6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Food trucks, live music, and marshmallows and fire pits will all be back again this year, as well as the creative team at
Southern Lights of Raleigh
(find them
on
Facebook
). They have expanded this year's design to include the White Garden in addition to a few other surprises. I know many of our friends are interested in the
Stone Lanterns by Simchock Stone
, and you'll be pleased to find this year's hand-picked selection around the Lath House with the exclusive opportunity to purchase a selection for your own home and garden.
Also, new this year is an expansion of our
Members Preview Night
. We hope you’ll join our team in welcoming members of the NC State Alumni Association to our special evening as we introduce them to our exceptional garden and to the people that make it possible.
Bring your family and friends out to stroll through the garden, listen to a live band, grab a bite to eat from a food truck, roast a marshmallow or two at the fire pits, and sip a cup of hot apple cider, all while showing your support for the JC Raulston Arboretum.
To buy tickets and check out the food truck and entertainment schedule, visit the
JCRA's Web site
or call
(919) 515-3132
for additional information. Moonlight in the Garden helps the JCRA raise the necessary funds to keep our gates open and our admission free 365 days a year.
Be inspired. Be delighted. Be in awe of the beauty of a nighttime garden.
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Members Preview Night
By Arlene Calhoun, Assistant Director
The spectacular
Moonlight in the Garden
officially opens Thursday, November 9 and closes Saturday, November 16, but members are invited to an evening all their own. Be sure to check out
Members Preview Night
on Tuesday, November 7, a special evening for our members to experience the garden in a more intimate crowd before opening day. Our Members Preview Night will be the only evening when you can stroll the magic of our nighttime garden with a glass of beer or wine in hand, so add this date to your calendar!
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October Events of Interest
By Sarah Alford, Programs and Education Assistant
There's not much that can beat a beautiful North Carolina autumn day, and October is the perfect time to come out to the JC Raulston Arboretum, whether for one of our
guided tours
every Sunday at 2:00 PM or for one of our many exciting events.
"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."
Albert Camus
Day Trip Series Continues
Itching to get out on the open road this fall? Our day trip series continues this month with
a
tour of the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens at the Sandhills Community College
on Wednesday, October 18. T
he horticultural gardens at Sandhill Community College feature a variety of themes with a special emphasis on the unique natural environment of the North Carolina Sandhills. Our group will be treated to a guided tour of the gardens followed by a question and answer session with faculty, and will top off the trip with lunch in Southern Pines before heading back to Raleigh. We’d love to have you travel with us! Advance registration is required and can be found
online
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Propagation Class
Fall is a great time for gardeners to learn new skills, and this month we are featuring
a
propagation class
with Bryce Lane, Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Emeritus and Lecturer Emeritus from the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University on the techniques associated with
propagating woody plants from seed
. Join us on Saturday, October 21
as we dive in-depth into topics such as seed germination and dormancy to prepare you to successfully practice this skill in your own garden. Registration is limited to 24 people and will fill quickly! Advance registration is required and can be found
online
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We hope that you take advantage of
our engaging events
and come out this month to enjoy the beautiful fall weather. See you soon!
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New Apparel Just in Time for Cooler Fall Days
By
Kathryn Wall, Membership and Volunteer Coordinator
The wait is almost over! New JCRA shirts featuring artist Sue Aldworth's
Illicium
design will be available at the
Friends of the Arboretum Annual Plant Distribution
on Saturday, October 7, as well as in the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center and Ruby C. McSwain Education Center in the weeks following. Be among the first to wear these gorgeous new shirts and support the JCRA. This shirt is Sue's 12th design for us, and Mark Weathington highlighted the selection process in the fall 2017
Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum Newsletter
.
Make sure to pick up our popular 2016
Hydrangea
design before they are all gone. We also will continue to have our popular
Acer palmatum
(
Japanese maple)
design available in short and long-sleeve T-shirts and zipper neck sweatshirts just in time for cool, crisp mornings.
Apparel is available in sizes small through 2XL. T-shirts are $15.00 each. Long sleeve are $20.00 each. And, sweatshirts are $30.00 each.
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Call for Members Making News
By
Kathryn Wall, Membership and Volunteer Coordinator
Friends of the Arboretum love learning about what other members are doing. I'd love to share a "Members Making News" section in our next
Friends of the Arboretum Newsletter
. I would enjoy including any news you may have to share that would be of interest to your fellow members. Don't hold back; let me hear it! We'll let you know if it's suited or not.
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Sunday, October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
2:00 PM
Bryce Lane, Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Emeritus and Lecturer Emeritus, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State University
Mondays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 (continued from September)
6:30 PM
"Asian Valley"
Mark Weathington, Director
Tuesday, October 3
1:00 PM
Helen Yoest, Director, Bee Better
Wednesday, October 4, 11, 18, and 25
6:30 PM
Saturday, October 7
9:00 AM (please arrive by 8:45 AM)
Pumpkin Patch
Thursday, October 12
10:30 AM
and
Friday, October 13
10:30 AM
Science Satur
daze
Saturday, October 14
9:00 AM
Wednesday, October 18
9:00 AM
"Textures"
Susan Bailey, Susan Bailey Photography
Thursday, October 19
2:00 PM
Full
Bryce Lane, Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Emeritus and Lecturer Emeritus, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State University
Saturday, October 21
9:00 PM
Fall Homeschool Afternoon
Tuesday, October 24
1:00 PM
Full
Fall Homeschool Morning
Wednesday, October 25
10:00 AM
Cohosted by the JC Raulston Arboretum and the Piedmont Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society
"Gardening on Rock"
Anne Spiegel
Saturday, October 28
10:00 AM
Brownies: Buggin' Out!
Saturday, October 28
10:00 AM
"Beardless Irises for Your Garden"
Carol Warner, Draycott Gardens
Sunday, October 29
2:00 PM
✽Denotes a children's program.
Many programs require advance registration. Please register early to reserve your spot.
Other Dates to Remember
Thursday, October 12
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Tuesday, November 7
– 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Thursday–Saturday, November 9–11 – 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Thursday–Saturday, November 16–18 – 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
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By Nancy Doubrava, Interpretive Specialist
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Hibiscus
'Fireball'
Fleming hybrid rose-mallow
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Acer saccharum
'Flax Mill Majesty'
sugar maple
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Hydrangea arborescens
'Ncha3' (Invincibelle Ruby)
smooth hydrangea
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Crinum ×digweedii
'Mahon'
hybrid crinum-lily
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Chrysanthemum
'Country Girl'
garden chrysanthemum
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Hydrangea quercifolia
'Emerald Lake'
oakleaf hydrangea
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Titanotrichum oldhamii
gold false foxglove
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Crocus speciosus
autumn-flowering crocus
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By Christopher Todd Glenn, Programs and Education Coordinator
Fournew videos were recorded in September and posted to our
YouTube Channel
. Look for them on our channel or click the graphics below.
Receive announcements about our latest additions by subscribing to our
YouTube Channel
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Your Membership Makes a Difference
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Please Join or Renew Today!
The JC Raulston Arboretum is free to the public, but it is not free to operate. Memberships keep the gates open and the gardens in top shape. Membership gifts are the primary support for the Arboretum's daily operations and vital for its success. Thank you for your support and advocacy of the JC Raulston Arboretum through the membership program. It's fast and easy to become a Friend of the Arboretum, and there are many great benefits for you and your family.
Join or renew now
using our secure Web site, or contact Kathryn Wall, membership and volunteer coordinator, at (919) 513-7004 or
kbwall@ncsu.edu
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Christopher Todd Glenn
Programs and Education Coordinator
Sarah Alford
Programs and Education Assistant
NC State University
Campus Box 7522
Raleigh, NC 27695-7522
(919) 513-7005
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