Members-Only Spring Plant Sale

• Friday, April 24, 2026 – 4:00 pm–7:00 pm

Tired of winter? Ready for spring? Well, so are we, and we're welcoming spring with a plant sale.

Our sales have a reputation for including hot new introductions, hard to find specialty plants, and our favorite reliable performers. This sale has it all. Our horticulturists have been busy creating an amazing plant list including plants from greenhouses and nurseries around the country.

During our Members-Only Spring Plant Sale, JCRA Members will get the opportunity to shop the in-person sale early. It is our way of saying, "thank you for the continued support." Not a member? Join today! We are passionate about connecting people with plants and love our plant-loving community.

The plant sale opens to the public as part of Raulston Blooms! on Saturday, April 25.

Raulston Blooms! is a ticketed event. It is free to JCRA Members. We love celebrating spring with Raulston Blooms! It's a beautiful time of year to spend the day in the garden with your family and friends.

The full event details for Raulston Blooms! can be found online at Raulston Blooms!.

Proceeds from Raulston Blooms! benefit the daily operations of the JC Raulston Arboretum. All funds raised at Raulston Blooms! are collected and managed by the North Carolina Agricultural Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit (tax ID 56-6049304).

Cost

JCRA Membership is required to shop this sale on Friday, April 24, 2026 from 4:00 pm—7:00 pm.

Not a JCRA Member? Join today to shop early.

To shop the plant sale on Saturday, you will need to have a ticket to Raulston Blooms! (Free for JCRA Members, $5.00 for nonmembers, $10.00 per family).

Location

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 Events Team at jcra-events@ncsu.edu or 919-515-3132 for more information about this plant sale.