In an abundance of caution and at the direction of NC State University and Governor Cooper's safer at home recommendation, the Arboretum will remain closed until further notice. Check our Web site for online learning opportunities and re-opening updates. Learn more.
The JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed garden with one of the largest and most diverse collections of landscape plants adapted for landscape use in the Southeast. Plants especially adapted to Piedmont North Carolina conditions are collected and evaluated in an effort to find superior plants for use in southern landscapes.
It's November and time for a little Moonlight in the Garden magic. Sip a cup of hot cider, cozy up to a fire with your family and friends, roast a marshmallow or two, while you enjoy these two talented bands.
Each free virtual concert will stream on YouTube Premiere and Facebook Premiere (links below). The links for each performance will be shared here and through our social media channels the day of each event.
You are in for a real treat—both bands are debuting new material from the upcoming albums during our premieres.
Set the mood for this holiday season with a beautiful JC Raulston Arboretum wreath! The JC Raulston Arboretum has opened their first ever wreath sale. These wreaths are made right here at the Arboretum using greenery grown at the Arboretum in addition to North Carolina grown Fraser fir and are perfect as a standalone decoration or as the finishing touch to match your holiday décor.
Small wreaths (12" ring) are perfect for regular sized doors, while large wreaths (16" ring) are best suited for larger doors, fireplaces, and walls. Pickups for wreaths are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, December 4 (afternoon) and 5 (morning). Don't miss out on your chance to get your own designer wreath to make this season a special one!
Each wreath will be unique and will contain a variety of greenery. A limited selection of wreaths will be available to choose from during the scheduled pickups. There will be no advantage to schedule a pickup on either day or at any particular time. Everyone will have an equal opportunity to choose their wreath. The example wreath seen here is of a large wreath made by a past workshop participant and is reprentative of the wreaths that will be available.
Check out the Arboretum's Plant Sale Buggy the next time you're near the Arboretum. We're moving the cart outside our gates on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm beginning on Thursday, July 2. Most plants on the cart are $5.00 and $10.00. Availability changes frequently and is limited. Payments can be made using cash (no change available) or checks.
Nov.
30
Mon.
Gardens of the World Part Two: Western European Wonders
Bryce Lane, Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Emeritus and Lecturer Emeritus, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State University
6:30
pm
Nov.
30
Mon.
Digital Photography Essentials Workshop for Canon Photographers
Mary Louise Ravese, Bella Vista Photography
7:00
pm
Dec.
1
Tue.
Plantsmen's Tour
"Keep Hope Alive: Winter Bloom and Other Plants of Interest"
Douglas Ruhren, Gardens Manager
1:00
pm
Fall is finally at our doorstep, and our long-awaited Fall Symposium is also almost here! This year, we have a great cast of speakers (Dan Benarcik, Chanticleer; Eileen D. Boyle, Mt. Cuba Center; Jim Harbage, Ph.D., and Jim Sutton, Longwood Gardens; Jamaica Kincaid, Harvard University; and Jason Reeves, University of Tennessee Gardens) that are sure to reinforce and develop your knowledge and love for gardening.
If you are a registered participant and haven't received any of the e-mails, please write Chris Glenn at chris_glenn@ncsu.edu.
The participation and engagement of our community partners is essential for the JCRA to fulfill its horticultural and educational mission. We thank these supporters.
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