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SUMMARY:The Midweek Program: PLT Premiere\, "Trees That Make Great Shade" with Greg Paige\, Director of Horticulture
DESCRIPTION:Missed our recent Plant-Lover’s Tour\, or want to enjoy it again from the comfort of home? Join us live over Zoom for the premiere of the freshly edited recording of Greg’s “Trees That Make Great Shade” tour. \nBy this point in the summer\, there’s nothing we love more about plants than the delightfully refreshing shade they provide. Join Greg as he shares some of his favorite trees for creating cool\, comfortable landscapes\, from sprawling behemoths with shade enough for the whole city to smaller selections perfectly suited to modern gardens. Whether you’re searching for the perfect shade tree or simply enjoy spending time with a Certified Tree Nut\, you’ll find plenty to love in this live premiere.
URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/the-midweek-program-plt-premiere-trees-that-make-great-shade-with-greg-paige-director-of-horticulture/
LOCATION:JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Rd.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:50 Brilliant Plant Combinations with Bryce Lane
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, August 17 through September 28\, 2026 — 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (No class on Monday\, September 7). \nTo celebrate the JC Raulston Arboretum’s 50th anniversary\, this 6-week course explores 50 brilliant plant combinations that showcase the power of pairing plants with purpose. From colorful annuals and dependable perennials to shrubs\, trees\, and vines\, we’ll examine combinations that stand out for their beauty\, ecological value\, seasonal interest\, and practical performance in the landscape. In this class\, you’ll learn how different plants can complement one another through color\, texture\, bloom time\, structure\, habitat support\, and garden function. Along the way\, Bryce will share practical insights into plant selection\, placement\, maintenance\, and design strategies that help these combinations succeed in real home gardens — not just on paper.
URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/50-brilliant-plant-combinations-with-bryce-lane/
LOCATION:JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Rd.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Midweek Program: "Fast Fillers for Shade" with Tim Alderton and Greg Paige
DESCRIPTION:Join horticulturalists Tim and Greg for an online Zoom presentation about gardening in the shade. While some woodland plants seem content to spend years quietly settling in\, others are more than happy to spread out\, bulk up and quickly turn empty patches into lush\, layered plantings. If you’ve been looking for shade plants that earn their keep\, this one is for you.
URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/the-midweek-program-fast-fillers-for-shade-with-tim-alderton-and-greg-paige/
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SUMMARY:After Dark: "A Nocturnal Insect Walk"
DESCRIPTION:Head into the garden at night and discover the fascinating world of nocturnal insects with local entomologist Bill Reynolds \nThe program begins with a 30-minute indoor presentation where Bill will introduce some of the insects we might find at night and talk about methods to collect nocturnal insects. \nAfter the talk\, participants will head outside for a one-hour exploration of the JCRA gardens. Using light traps and other collection materials\, Bill will guide the group in finding moths\, beetles and other nocturnal insects.
URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/after-dark-a-nocturnal-insect-walk-2/
LOCATION:JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Rd.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Midweek Program: "Ginkgos!" with Evan Villani
DESCRIPTION:What’s functionally immortal\, the last of its kind\, and glows a brilliant gold every autumn? If you guessed “a phoenix” … What? Those don’t exist. But you know what does? That’s right\, Ginkgos! \nJoin Evan for this episode of Midweek as he explores a species of tree so extraordinary you’d swear half the things we have to say about it are made up. Evan will cover the surprising natural history of ginkgos\, from their ancient origins to their remarkable journey around the globe\, revealing why they remain one of the most fascinating trees you can grow. And if paleobotany and evolutionary phylogeny aren’t your thing\, Evan will also share tips for growing happy\, healthy ginkgos while spotlighting a few of the arboretum’s coolest cultivars.
URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/the-midweek-program-ginkgos-with-evan-villani/
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SUMMARY:Intro to Gardening in the South
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to the Raleigh area or just starting your gardening journey? \nJoin us for Intro to Gardening in the South\, a valuable morning lecture series designed to help new gardeners thrive in North Carolina’s unique climate! \nGardening in Raleigh\, NC\, and the surrounding Southeastern U.S. presents both challenges and opportunities. With our hot summers\, diverse soil types\, and unique pest problems\, gardening here requires a bit of local knowledge. \nThis event will provide you with practical\, expert advice on how to start a garden that flourishes in our growing conditions\, while also offering insights that apply to gardeners across the Southeast.
URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/intro-to-gardening-in-the-south/
LOCATION:JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Rd.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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