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Intro to Gardening in the South

Date: Sat, Aug 29, 2026

Time: Sat., 9am-noon

Venue: JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Community

Are you new to the Raleigh area or just starting your gardening journey? Join 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! Gardening 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. This 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.

Raleigh Mom Club — Raleigh, NC

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Intro to Gardening in the South

“Arrive 15 minutes early to grab a seat and park before the lot fills up.”

When
This Saturday
Sat, Aug 29, 2026
Sat., 9am-noon
Ages
All ages
Price
Free
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Schedule

Intro to Gardening in the South runs Sat, Aug 29, 2026, Sat., 9am-noon.

Getting There

JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University is at 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

  • Sunscreen and water bottles — this one's outdoors
  • A blanket or low chairs for staking out a spot

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