Introduction to Gardening in the South

Sat Jan 31 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-05:00

JC Raulston Arboretum | Raleigh

JC Raulston Arboretum
Publisher/HostJC Raulston Arboretum
Introduction to Gardening in the South
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Advance registration required. FREE. Offered in person or Online (so you can attend virtually).
Sponsored by @leaf&limb of Raleigh, NC
Details at https://jcra.ncsu.edu/events/details.php?ID=4124
Are you new to the Raleigh area or just starting your gardening journey? Join us for Intro to Gardening in the South, a FREE morning lecture series designed to help new gardeners thrive in North Carolina’s unique climate!
9:00 am
Welcome & Intro with Mark Weathington, Director, JC Raulston Arboretum
9:15 am
"When You Can't Grow Lilacs (and Other Favorites): Garden Substitutes That Shine in the South"
Tim Alderton, Research Technician, JC Raulston Arboretum
10:00 am
Break
10:15 am
"Common Garden Insects: Beneficials and Pests"
Bill Reynolds, Horticultural Supervisor of Research, Field Trials and Production, Juniper Level Botanic Garden
11:00 am
Ask the Experts: Open Q&A on All Things Gardening
Speakers, JCRA Horticulture Staff and Leaf & Limb
12:00 pm
Program Conclusion
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JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606-1457, United States

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