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 - "Breaking up the Bean Family (Fun With Fabaceae)"
Presented by Dennis Carey, Curator, Evan Villani, Research Technician, and Blake Wentley, Education Assistant, JC Raulston Arboretum on July 1, 2026.
Additional Midweek videos are available.
Gardening Tips
JC Raulston Arboretum Staff, Volunteers, and Guest Speakers provide tips on being a better gardener
From Planting to Pruning to Pest Management
Presented by Bryce Lane
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 2026"
Presented by the 2026 Summer Horticulture Interns.
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 Gardner: Color in the Garden
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 - “Astrobotany 101: Earthly Roots, Cosmic Ambitions”
Presented by Chad Vanden Bosch, Research Scientist, Redwire Space Technologies, with introduction by Mark Weathington, Director, JC Raulston Arboretum on October 9, 2025.
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 - Nothing Could be Finer
From our Gardening in the South Lecture Series, acclaimed author Pam Beck talks about all the wonderful public gardens in North Carolina.
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.
Lesser-known Native Plants of the Southeast
Presented by Dr. Larry Mellichamp, UNC-Charlotte
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.
History of the Arboretum's Land
A history of the land that the JC Raulston Arboretum sits on. Originally presented by Dennis Carey, Curator, JC Raulston Arboretum
Additional Historical videos are available.
Most Popular Videos
These are the most popular videos in our video catalog
Almanac Gardener Featuring J. C. Raulston - 'Nellie R. Stevens' Holly Hedge
Presented by JC Raulston
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 - Julia Cordon - “The Gardens of Scotland and Southeast England”
Presented by Julia Corden, Horticultural Consultant, with introduction by Bobby Ward, Piedmont Chapter Program Chair, North American Rock Garden Society on October 11, 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.
"The Secret Life of Aquatic Insects"
Trish MacPherson, Wake County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer
Additional Gardening Adventures with Extension Master Gardener Volunteers videos are available.