Outstanding Plants for the Home Landscape

Bryce Lane, Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Emeritus and Lecturer Emeritus, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State University

Mondays, July 14 through August 18, 2025 – 6:30 pm–8:30 pm

This is an six-week course for the home gardener who wishes to improve their plant selection skills and increase their knowledge base about the many different plants they can choose for the landscape.

Each week we will focus different groups of plants that enhance the home landscape. Discussion will begin with general information about each group of plants, ranging from selection criteria to soil preference, to exposure requirements. Then we will look at a number of the most desirable, interesting, and high performing plants in each group. From small flowering trees to shade tolerant perennials, come expand your plant knowledge and gardening skills.

Tentative Schedule

Annual Bedding Plants
Tender Perennials
Shade Tolerant Perennials
Colorful Sun Perennials
Bulbs, Corms, and Tubers (Geophytes)
Flowering Shrubs and Small and Medium Shrubs
Small and Medium Ornamental Trees
Cleanup Class

About Bryce Lane

Cost

$250.00 for JCRA Members, $300.00 for nonmembers. Note to nonmembers: instead of paying $50.00 more for the program, become a JCRA Member for $50.00 instead.

Registration

Registration opening soon!

Cancellation

Program cancellations can be made up to two weeks before the program's start date. No refunds will be made after this time. A 15% cancellation fee applies.

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.