Lectures

Learn from noted horticulturists and top industry professionals in our popular JCRA lectures. From new plant introductions, green industry trends, and exotic exploration trips in search of new plants, we cover a variety of timely, cutting edge topics that appeal to both home and professional gardeners.

Along with specially scheduled lectures, our Friends of the Arboretum Lecture series covers the entire spectrum of horticulture. Many lectures are offered online, or are recorded and shared to our YouTube channel.

Upcoming Lectures

North American Rock Garden Society (Piedmont Chapter) Lecture
“Celebrating the Botany of Charles Darwin”
Scott Zona
Saturday, February 8, 2025 – 10:00 am

Friends of the Arboretum Lecture
"Trees & Truffles - There's More Under That Tree than Soil"
Brian Upchurch
Thursday, February 13, 2025 – 6:30 pm

North American Rock Garden Society (Piedmont Chapter) Lecture
“NARGS-Sponsored Argentine Patagonia Trip, December 2023”
Tim Alderton
Saturday, March 15, 2025 – 10:00 am

Friends of the Arboretum Lecture
"Into the Woodlands: Unearthing Stories from a 45-Year Legacy of Rare Plants"
Fiona von Grey
Thursday, March 27, 2025 – 6:30 pm

North American Rock Garden Society (Piedmont Chapter) Lecture
“Shining a Light on Plant Treasures in Japan”
Ozzie Johnson
Saturday, April 19, 2025 – 10:00 am