The Midweek Program

"Watching the Berms Grow"
Greg Paige and Tim Alderton, Director of Horticulture and Research Technician, respectively

  • Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

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Remember when The Berms were just piles of soil dotted around with tiny new plants just starting to take root? Fast forward a few months, and they're already taking shape with a burst of personality all their own. Come along with Greg and Tim as they explore our beautifully bermed-up landscape, pointing out the plants that are loving their new home, introducing some of our newest arrivals and showing off the clever stonework and drainage features our interns spent sweltering summer days lugging heavy stones across the garden to install (thank you interns; we love you!). This is a chance to see a space evolve, celebrate the sweat and ingenuity behind it, and enjoy the little surprises that make the garden feel alive.

Sambucus canadensis 'Blonde Envy' planted by some irises and a swale by the Beryl Berms

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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.