Plant-Lover's Tour

"Ladies' Choice"
Sophia McCusker and Eileen Gahan, Nursery Technician and Master's Student, respectively

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Love plants? So do we! March is Women's History Month, and we're celebrating with a special Plant-Lover's Tour — Ladies' Choice.

Join JCRA Nursery Technician Sophia McCusker and master's student (and former JCRA intern) Eileen Gahan as they lead you through the garden, highlighting the plants they love most. From early spring showstoppers already bursting into bloom to dependable favorites that deserve a little more appreciation, this tour is all about personal picks with professional insight.

And because it's Ladies' Choice, you can expect a few wild cards along the way — 'Plants that do great in containers and are impossible to kill in the nursery'? Check. 'Plants that definitely do not grow in Ireland, but seem to do amazing here'? Just you wait.

Come see what makes the cut when Sophia and Eileen get to choose their favorites, and discover a few new must-have plants for your own garden.

Cost

Free for JCRA Members, $5.00 for nonmembers.

Registration

Advance registration is not available.

Location

Tour begins at the Visitor Center at the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606.

Directions

Need directions? Click here.

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.