Classes and Workshops

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Whether you're picking up a trowel for the first time or deepening years of experience, our education programs offer something for every gardener. Throughout the year, we offer weekly class series and hands-on workshops designed to build confidence, expand knowledge and develop practical skills.

We also host three signature programs including Intro to Gardening in the South which offers a strong foundation for beginners and those new to gardening in the Southeast; the Winter Symposium each February; and the Southeastern Plant Symposium each June.

Programs are available in person, online and in hybrid formats. We maintain a growing library of educational videos, including recordings from our free, weekly online Midweek Program, held every Wednesday.


Upcoming Classes and Workshops

Saturday April 11
Saturday April 11
Saturday April 11

Garden Discovery Hours

Plant Scents
11:00 am

Monday April 13
Tuesday April 14

Evening Garden Stroll

Free Public Tour at 6:00 PM 4:30 pm –7:30 pm

Wednesday April 15

The Midweek Program

"PLT Premiere: Outrageous Flowering Plants"
Evan Villani
3:00 pm

Thursday April 16

Forest Bathing

A Guided Journey into Nature's Wisdom
Shawn Ramsey
1:00 pm

Friday April 17

Gardening with Bulbs

Full—Waitlist Started Brent Heath
1:30 pm

See the full Event Calendar


Education Programs Guidelines:

  • Registration is required unless stated otherwise.
  • Payment is due at the time of registration.
  • Waitlists are started for sold-out classes. Add your name by clicking the "Join the Waitlist" button. A staff member will reach out either by phone or email if a spot becomes available. Payment is due when you accept the spot.
  • All registered participants will receive an email from jcraprograms@ncsu.edu prior to the class date with more details including what to bring (if needed) and where to meet.
  • Cancellation requests must be made at least two weeks before the program unless otherwise stated on the program description. Cancellations should be sent to jcraprograms@ncsu.edu.
  • A 15% cancellation fee applies to all cancellations. If the JCRA cancels a program, a full refund will be provided.

Contact the Education Team: jcraprograms@ncsu.edu or 919-515-3132.

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