The Midweek Program

"Tackling Texture in the Shade Garden"
Horticulture Staff

  • Wednesday, June 18, 2025 – 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

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Last month, we ran our fingers through fuzzy leaves and marveled at the power of texture in garden design. Now we're back to build on that conversation—this time, with a focus on the shady spots. In this edition of the Midweek Program, our horticulture staff will explore how to create rich, tactile landscapes in lower-light areas, using a palette of plants that thrive out of the sun. From feathery ferns to bold-leaved understory shrubs, we'll look at how texture can bring depth and dimension to even the shadiest corners of your garden. Whether you're working under towering trees or planning a peaceful woodland nook, you'll come away with plenty of plant inspiration—and, yes, probably a few new favorite plants to pet along the way!

A shade garden with a diversity of visual textures

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Video

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Cost
Free.
Registration
Register online at https://jcra.ncsu.edu/midweek/. You will be sent an email with instructions on how to join us online if you register before the program begins. If you register once it's started, you'll be taken directly to the online program.
Location
Online (see instructions above).
Questions
Contact the JCRA Education Team at jcraprograms@ncsu.edu for more information about this program.