Are you new to the area or new to gardening? Make plans to attend Intro to Gardening in the South!

While gardening in the Southeastern U.S. can have its challenges, particularly for new gardeners and gardeners new to the area, this region is absolutely brimming with potential for creating diverse and breathtaking garden spaces. Join us for a morning symposium full of tips, tricks and insights into Gardening in the South so that your Southeastern garden can start strong and stay glorious!

We invite people new to the area or new to gardening to join us in person. Because we enjoy sharing all we know about this horticulturally rich area we call home, we invite more experienced gardeners to join us online to participate in the program. This program will also be uploaded to our YouTube channel after the event.

Schedule of Events

9:00 am: Welcome with Mark Weathington, Director, JC Raulston Arboretum

9:15 am: "What I’ve Learned as a Southern Transplant" Brie Arthur, Author, Horticulturist and Lifelong Home Gardener, Brie The Plant Lady

9:45 am: "Gardening Resources from NC State Extension" Matt Jones, Horticulture Extension Agent, NC Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center

10:15 am: Break

10:30 am: "Plants to Turn Your Brown Thumb Green" Mark Weathington, Director, JC Raulston Arboretum

11:00 am: Q&A with the speakers and sponsor

12:00 pm: Program Conclusion

Contact the JCRA Education Team at [email protected] for more information about this program.

Registration: Advance registration is required for both in-person and online attendance. Register online using our registration e-store (in-person program and online program). Registration is limited and is complete when online registration is completed.