Slice, Dice, and Divide - Propagation Workshop
2026-08-08 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Come join Plant Delights Nursery production staff as they teach you how to propagate perennials via asexual propagation. This class will be a more in depth and hands on experience into asexual plant propagation than our comprehensive plant propagation course held in late spring. Many of our most popular topics related to cuttings and divisions will be included. All of the source plants come from our garden collections and production greenhouses so you are guaranteed to take home hundreds of dollars of free, freshly propagated perennials including rare plants, exotic plants and native plants. What a great deal!

Host: Aaron Selby/ PDN staff

August Garden Tour
2026-08-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join us on the first Wednesday of the month at 10AM for an hour long guided garden tour showcasing best plants of the season. Get your questions answered by our experts. Free to members, $25 for non-members.

July Garden Tour
2026-07-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States

Dark Shadows - The Natural Garden World by Moonlight
2026-06-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Shopping before the class. Step into the shadows. What do plants do at night? What insects and other critters are active under the cover of darkness. Join Bill Reynolds in discovering the circadian rhythms of the environment around you as we explore the natural garden world by moonlight.

Host: Bill Reynolds/ JLBG staff

Avent's Private Garden Tour
2026-06-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-01 10:30 - 12:30 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Personalized tour of Tony and Anita Avent’s private home garden, fondly known as Anita’s Garden. This 4 acre garden is the largest of the garden sections at JLBG, but one which is typically off limits to visitors to give the Avents privacy. This garden is designed by Tony with Anita’s preference for larger plant drifts and less “wild” appearance. Anita’s Garden won the 2024 Perennial Plant Association Award of Merit national design competition. The garden is adjacent to Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden.

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The Basics of Propagation Workshop
2026-06-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Our interactive propagation workshop has become one of our guaranteed sellout classes each year. The day-long hands-on workshop will cover an amazing array of propagation techniques including seed, cuttings, divisions, plant breeding, and darn near everything but grafting. The focus of the workshop is perennials, but the techniques can be adapted to most plants. By the time you are finished, you’ll leave with lots of goodies and feel ready to start your own nursery. The class is held in our non-air conditioned shipping shed, so it may be quite hot during the class…dress accordingly.

Host: Aaron Selby/ PDN staff

Southeastern Plant Symposium
2026-06-04 08:00 - 2026-06-05 16:30 | Hilton Raleigh North Hills, 3415 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27609, United States
2026 Southeastern Plant SymposiumHosted by JCRA and JLBG

About the Event​

Join fellow plantaholics, plant geeks, nurserymen, gardeners, and horticulturists to rethink and reinvigorate modern landscapes. We’re talking plants outside our backdoors to plants around the world, low input but high impact performers, super-functional and beautiful, native to rare and unusual. Do not miss this two-day deep dive into what’s new and exciting in the plant world.Started as a joint venture between Juniper Level Botanic Garden and the JC Raulston Arboretum in 2019, the Southeastern Plant Symposium strives to be the must attend event for plant lovers. The symposium rotates between a focus on woody plants one year and herbaceous perennials the next. The 2026 Southeastern Plant Symposium will be two days of incredible, intense programs for plant lovers with a focus on herbaceous perennials.For registrants attending the symposium, Juniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery will be open for visiting and shopping on Thursday, June 4 from 8:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, June 7 from 8:00am to Noon. ET

Auction opens June 2 at 3:00 pm EDT and closes on June 5 at 5:00 pm.Advance registration is required. Registration is limited and is considered complete when payment is received.Program cancellations can be made up to two weeks before the program’s start date. A 15% cancellation fee applies.Please email jcraprograms@ncsu.edu for more information about this symposiumCan’t make it to Raleigh? Too busy in June to travel? This event will be live-streamed over Zoom and recordings of the presentations will be made available to all participants after the symposium. There’s no excuse to miss a moment of this spectacular symposium! Learn more and register

June Garden Tour
2026-06-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States

Build Your Own Bog Garden
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Bogs are home to many of the most bizarre species of plants on planet earth. Join assistant nursery manager and lead grower, Kevin Stephens as we participate in building our own container bogs to take home and cherish while learning the techniques used to create both in-ground and container bog gardens. Participants will also learn about successful soil mixes as well as long-term care of container and in-ground bog gardens.

Class includes: Container (approx. 14″x14″x13″), all planting media, one pitcher plant, one Venus fly trap, terrestrial orchids and other select bog plants. Additional pitcher plants or specialty bog plants are available for purchase at time of workshop. Please let us know ahead of time if you wish to bring your own container. The cut off day to register is Wednesday May 14th before the class.

Host: Kevin Stephens/ PDN staff

May Garden Tour
2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States

Garden Design for Plant Diversity
2026-04-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Juniper Level Botanic Garden proudly presents a thorough approach to Garden Design. Whether looking to break ground or re-invent an existing garden, Tony will discuss how designing, building, and maintaining a world class botanic garden can be implemented into any home garden situation.

Host: Tony Avent/JLBG staff

Build Your Own Desert Container Garden
2026-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
We will start off the day in the classroom, going over an introduction to container gardening with dry desert plants. This will detail pot selections, media/soil that should be used, watering needs, and lighting needs. Then we will walk through the botanical garden and look at specimens and how to use desert plants in your home garden. A good amount of cactus should be in flower, so bring a camera as these will be prime photo opportunities. Finally, we will be assembling your own take-home desert planter.

Each person will receive one planter (14 in. x 5-3/4 in. H), cactus media, a cactus of your choice, an aloe plant, a sempervivum, and one agave (species that remain small approx. 4”). There will be some additional goodies as well to add to your containers. You will have the ability to buy additional plants to add to your display as well.

Host: Kevin Stephens/ PDN staff

Build Your Own Bog Garden
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Bogs are home to many of the most bizarre species of plants on planet earth. Join assistant nursery manager and lead grower, Kevin Stephens as we participate in building our own container bogs to take home and cherish while learning the techniques used to create both in-ground and container bog gardens. Participants will also learn about successful soil mixes as well as long-term care of container and in-ground bog gardens.

Class includes: Container (approx. 14″x14″x13″), all planting media, one pitcher plant, one Venus fly trap, terrestrial orchids and other select bog plants. Additional pitcher plants or specialty bog plants are available for purchase at time of workshop. Please let us know ahead of time if you wish to bring your own container.

Host: Kevin Stephens/ PDN staff

April Garden Tour
2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States

Spring Ephemeral Garden Walk
2026-03-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Many of our native plants flower during the spring season and go dormant before the onset of summer. Join our garden staff to explore many of our fabulous spring ephemerals as we all wake back up from winter’s cold. Juniper Level Botanic Garden has one of the largest and most complete collections of spring-flowering natives so there’s no better location for learning them and the conditions that will lead to success with them in your home garden.

Host: Tony Avent/JLBG staff

Sex in the Garden - Propagation Workshop
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Come join Plant Delights Nursery production staff as they teach you how to propagate perennials via sexual propagation. This will be an entry level course that covers terminology and techniques used for producing plants via sexual reproduction. This class will be a more in depth and hands on experience into sexual plant propagation than our comprehensive plant propagation course held in spring. Many of our most popular topics like fern production, and hand pollination, will be included. All of the source plants come from our garden collections and production greenhouses so you are guaranteed to take home hundreds of dollars of freshly propagated perennials including rare plants, exotic plants and native plants. Great bargain!

Host: Aaron Selby/PDN staff

March Garden Tour
2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States

Metamorphosis Magic: Understanding Butterflies - Online Class
2026-02-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Many people love to garden because they enjoy nature and the beauty of plants. There are many pollinators that are critical components to a healthy ecosystem, including native bees, beetles, flies and butterflies. Join entomologist, Bill Reynolds for a deep dive into the world of butterflies. This is an online class.

Host: Bill Reynolds/ JLBG staff

Renewal Pruning
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Renewal pruning of shrubs is an essential skill for all gardeners growing flowering shrubs (plus blueberry and brambles). Though it is not applicable to all flowering shrubs, it does apply to the majority of deciduous flowering shrubs. Renewal pruning maximizes the productivity of a plant, which means more flowers and fruit. This class will start with classroom instruction followed by demonstration in the garden.

Host: Doug Ruhren/ JLBG staff

Rooted at Home: North American Native Perennials - Online Class
2026-02-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Juniper Level Botanic Garden has one of the largest and most complete collections of North American native perennials. Over the years we have trialed countless plants from across the country with the goal to introduce as many of them as possible to you. Join founder Tony Avent as he takes you on a native plant journey. This is an online class.

Host: Tony Avent/JLBG staff

February Garden Tour
2026-02-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States

Deck the Halls! Holiday wreath making workshop
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Get into the holiday spirit! Decorate your home this year with a one-of-a-kind designer wreath made by you. This wreath making workshop will provide hands-on instruction and all the materials needed to create your masterpiece.

Shhhh… Let's talk dirty - Soils class
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Understanding and caring for soils is the most important means of avoiding plant stress and subsequent pest problems. This program will cover nutrient balance, the soil food web, soil test reports, how to incorporate organics, taking care of microbes, and an array of misconceptions regarding planting techniques, along with a Q&A segment to discuss your soil tests and other pertinent questions.

November Garden Tour
2025-11-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join us on the first Wednesday of the month at 10AM for an hour long guided tour through the garden showcasing best plants of the season. Get your questions answered by our experts. Free to members, $25 for non-members.

History of Plant Delights Nursery/Juniper Level Botanic Garden (Zoom presentation)
2025-11-03 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
Juniper Level Botanic Garden, JLBG, was established in 1986 when Raleigh native Tony Avent and his wife Michelle purchased a 2.2 acre abandoned sandy loam tobacco field (9241 Sauls Rd.) in the community of Juniper in Southern Wake County (central North Carolina).

Today JLBG is a world-renowned botanic garden serving as a repository of plant genetics from around the globe. Our ex-situ plant conservation goal is to actively promote and preserve botanic diversity by sharing plants with gardeners around the world through Plant Delights Nursery.

Join Tony Avent on this zoom journey of JLBG/PDN’s history over the past 38 years!

Anita's Garden VIP tour
2025-10-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join JLBG Director Tony Avent on a tour of his and Anita’s private home garden, fondly known as Anita’s Garden. This 4 acre garden is the largest of the garden sections at JLBG, but one which is typically off limits to visitors to give the Avents privacy. This garden is designed by Tony with Anita’s preference for larger plant drifts and less “wild” appearance. Anita’s Garden won the 2024 Perennial Plant Association Award of Merit national design competition. The garden is adjacent to Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden.

October Garden Tour
2025-10-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
