Videos
If you missed a lecture or tour, or would like to view one again, you can watch them online from the comfort of your home via our YouTube channel which contains hundreds of garden videos for Raleigh gardeners. The N.C. State library also has digital archives that include videos of J.C. Raulston like this one.
The Midweek Show
Join JCRA Director Mark Weathington and other JCRA staff members for weekly garden lectures.
The Midweek Program - “Exploring Our Perennial Border”
Presented by Tim Alderton, Research Technician, and Blake Wentley, Education Assistant, JC Raulston Arboretum on July 16, 2025 with the pre-recorded segment filmed July 9, 2025.
Additional Midweek videos are available.
Gardening Tips
JC Raulston Arboretum Staff, Volunteers, and Guest Speakers provide tips on being a better gardener
Creative Stone Possibilities
Presented by Graham Fry, Winding Path Custom Stone Masonry
Additional Gardening Tips are available.
Plant Lovers' Tours
Tour the garden with Mark Weathington, director, and other staff members. Based on seasonal themes, these Arboretum walks are a great way to learn about gardening in North Carolina and the Southeast. Join us monthly or follow along online.
Plant-Lover’s Tour - “Interns’ Top Picks 2025”
Presented by Lukas Stanton, Morgan Benson, Emma Coogan, and Emily Sierra-Uriostegui, 2025 Summer Horticulture Interns, JC Raulston Arboretum on July 1, 2025, with Lukas’s segments filmed July 7, 2025.
Additional Plant Lovers Tours videos are available.
Classic Clips of J.C. Raulston
Enjoy these classic clips of J. C. Raulston from the PBS show Almanac Gardener
Almanac Gardener Featuring J. C. Raulston - Japanese Maples
Presented by J. C. Raulston
Additional J. C. Raulston clips are available.
Friends of the Arboretum Lectures
Learn from noted horticulturists and top industry professionals in our popular Friends of the Arboretum Lectures. From new plant introductions, green industry trends, and exotic exploration trips in search of new plants, we cover a variety of timely, cutting edge topics that appeal to both home and professional gardeners. Experience them in person at the JCRA or online.
Friends of the Arboretum Lecture: "Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived" - Diane Flynt
Diane will give you a taste of the surprising history of apples she uncovered while writing her book. She'll then be joined by a handful of her apple colleagues to have a rollicking discussion about the rich culture of apples.
Additional FOA Lecture videos are available.
Gardening in the South Lecture Series
A lecture series for novice gardeners about how to garden in the southern United States.
Gardening in the South - Fool-Proof Plants for the South
From our Gardening in the South Lecture Series, extension agent Amanda Wilkins shows us some great plants for southern gardens
Additional Gardening in the South videos are available.
Travelogues
Hear about plants in their native habitats as JCRA staff and friends discuss plant collection trips and plant observation trips around the world.
Native Plants in the Durango, Colorado, Area
JCRA staff member Tim Alderton tells us about his plant observation trip to Durango Colorado
Additional Plant Travelogue videos are available.
Historical Videos of the JC Raulston Arboretum
See old videos featuring the JC Raulston Arboretum and learn about its history.
40th Anniversary Tour—JCRA National Collections
Led by Mark Weathington, Director
Additional Historical videos are available.
Most Popular Videos
These are the most popular videos in our video catalog
Good Berry, Bad Berry: Finding and Identifying the Most Common Wild Berries of North America
Presented by Helen Yoest, Gardening with Confidence
Additional popular videos are available.
North American Rock Garden Society (Piedmont Chapter) Lectures
The Piedmont Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society, in cooperation with the JC Raulston Arboretum, holds their chapter meetings at the JCRA. Like the JCRA's FOA Lectures, their lectures feature noted horticulturists and top industry professionals. Enjoy the lectures in person at the JCRA or online.
NARGS Talk - Ozzie Johnson - “Shining a Light on Plant Treasures in Japan”
Presented by Ozzie Johnson, Plantsperson, and Lisa Bartlett, Speaker Handler, with introduction by Bobby Ward, Piedmont Chapter Program Chair, North American Rock Garden Society on April 19, 2025.
Additional NARGS Lecture videos are available.
Gardening Adventures with Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
In conjunction with the Wake County Extension Master Gardener volunteers, the JC Raulston Arboretum hosts a Monday morning lecture series featuring broad range of horticultural topics. Join us in person at the JCRA or online to watch and learn from these lectures.
"Bulbs for Every Season—Enjoy the Color and Interest They Bring to Each Season"
Cindy Chappell, Wake County Extension Master Gardener
Additional Gardening Adventures with Extension Master Gardener Volunteers videos are available.