Day Tripping to Brie Arthur's Private Garden

Full—Waitlist Started

  • Tuesday, September 13, 2016 – 12:15 pm–3:30 pm

Wait List

We've started a wait list for this program. Please ask Chris Glenn at (919) 513-7005 or chris_glenn@ncsu.edu to be put on the wait list.

Brie and David Arthur began their suburban Fuquay Foodscape in January 2011.  Utilizing the traditional landscape beds, Brie weaves edibles seamlessly through a woody ornamental base of plant material. Changing seasonally, this garden is beautiful and bountiful, providing more than 60% of their yearly produce. Managed organically,  Brie utilizes seed to achieve mass plantings of unusual edibles such as wheat, oats, cane sorghum, and rice. With more than fifty varieties of heirloom tomatoes growing, Brie and David are experimenting with in garden aquaponic and hydroponic systems.

In addition to touring the garden with Brie, she'll serve guests snacks and beverages and we'll participate in one of Brie's famous tomato tastings.

Brie Arthur's garden

Note: Handicap-accessible bathroom are not available.

Itinerary

12:15 pm – Meet at Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center, JC Raulston Arboretum
12:30 pm — Depart JCRA
1:00 pm – Arrive at Brie Arthur's private garden
3:00 pm – Depart Brie's garden
3:00 pm – Arrive JCRA

Cost
$15.00 for members, $20.00 for nonmembers.
Registration
Advance registration is required. Please register online using our registration e-store. Registration is limited to 20 people and is considered complete when payment is received.
Cancellation
Program cancellations can be made up to two weeks prior to the program's start date. No refunds will be made after this time. A 15% cancellation fee applies.
Location
The tour departs from the JC Raulston Arboretum at 4415 Beryl Road.
Directions
Need directions? Click here.
Parking
Free parking is available at the JC Raulston Arboretum and along Beryl Road.
Questions
Please call (919) 513-7005 for more information about this tour.