Intro to Gardening in the South

Sponsored by Leaf & Limb

• Saturday, February 22, 2025 – 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Are you new to the area or new to gardening? Make plans to attend Intro to Gardening in the South!

While gardening in the Southeastern U.S. can have its challenges, particularly for new gardeners and gardeners new to the area, this region is absolutely brimming with potential for creating diverse and breathtaking garden spaces. Join us for a morning symposium full of tips, tricks and insights into Gardening in the South so that your Southeastern garden can start strong and stay glorious!

We invite people new to the area or new to gardening to join us in person. Because we enjoy sharing all we know about this horticulturally rich area we call home, we invite more experienced gardeners to join us online to participate in the program. This program will also be uploaded to our YouTube channel after the event.

Advance registration is required for both in-person and online attendance. Register online using our registration e-store (in-person program and online program). Registration is limited and is complete when online registration is completed.

Please register by February 19 to allow enough time for your registration to be processed to ensure you receive the instructions to join us prior to the program.

9:00 am

Welcome with Mark Weathington, Director, JC Raulston Arboretum

9:15 am

Bryce Lane, Teacher, Speaker and Horticulturist

9:45 am

Deanna Bigio, Horticulture Extension Agent, NC Cooperative Extension, Wake County Center

10:15 am

Break

10:30 am

Greg Paige, Director of Horticulture, JC Raulston Arboretum

11:00 am

Q&A with the speakers and sponsor

12:00 pm

Program Conclusion

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Cost

Free.

Registration

Advance registration is required for both in-person and online attendance. Please register by February 19. Registration is available for in-person, on-site attendance in-person, on-site attendance or online attendance online attendance.

You will receive a confirmation receipt from notify@cashnet.com when registration is completed. Details and online program information will be sent from jcraprograms@ncsu.edu the week prior to the program.

Location

Online and in person at the Ruby C. McSwain Education Center, JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606.

Directions

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Parking

Free parking is available at the JC Raulston Arboretum and along Beryl Road.

Questions

Contact the JCRA Education Team at jcraprograms@ncsu.edu for more information about this program.