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Plant-Lover's Tour

Date: Tue, Oct 6, 2026

Time: Tues., 1-2pm

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

Price: Free

Category: Community

Love plants? So do we! And while the start of autumn may have you thinking foliage, pumpkins and cider, our garden is too full of flowers at this time of year for us to just take that for granted. Join us at the arboretum for a tour of the gardens with our Horticulturist Extraordinaire Tim Alderton as he shows off some of the brightest and most charming flowering perennials for the fall season. This won't just be a showcase of stunningly beautiful plants; after the summer we just had this tour is sure to highlight some of the toughest and most resilient plants in our collection as well. You don't want to miss it!

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Community · Raleigh

Plant-Lover's Tour

“Expect to see tough, resilient autumn flowers that survived the summer heat.”

When
Next Tuesday
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Tues., 1-2pm
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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The Plant-Lover's Tour is a guided afternoon walk through the JC Raulston Arboretum focusing on autumn flowers. What to Know: This event is free to attend and takes place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Horticulturist Tim Alderton will lead the group through the gardens to highlight resilient, bright perennials that are blooming despite the summer heat. This outing is a peaceful way to spend an October afternoon outdoors, learning about hardy plants that thrive in our local climate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the tour cost?
This garden tour is free to attend.
Who is leading the tour?
The tour is led by horticulturist Tim Alderton.

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Schedule

Plant-Lover's Tour runs Tue, Oct 6, 2026, Tues., 1-2pm.

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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