Explore the heritage and future of indigenous African vegetables at the Department of Horticultural Science's African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables Field Day. Discover research of different African species, the potential for different species for North Carolina, and sample dishes based on African Indigenous Leafy Greens.
Applications for first-year and transfer Agricultural Institute applicants seeking fall entry are due on June 1.
Gardening in shady areas can be one of the biggest challenges in home landscaping, but it doesn't have to be. Join the JC Raulston Arboretum for Gardening in the Shade, a five-week deep dive where you'll learn how to assess light exposure accurately and choose the right plants to thrive in low-light environments. Bryce Lane,…
Join CALS Academic Programs to help the Feed the Pack pantry combat the food insecurity experienced by Wolfpack students. We’ve made it simple for you to donate through the Feed the Pack Amazon wish list! Visit go.ncsu.edu/cals-ap-feeds-the-pack. Add items to your shopping cart. Check out by selecting Feed the Pack’s address under the auto-populated “Other Addresses”…
You laughed. You groaned. You endured Tree-mendous Trees. And now, against all odds (and better judgment), we're back with Shrub-mendous Shrubs, a tribute to the neat, the noble and the not-so-needy workhorses of the garden. Join horticulturists Tim Alderton and Evan Villani as they lead you through a tidy, terrific lineup of low-maintenance shrubs that…
Let's face it — no plant is truly pest-free. But some plants do a better job of dodging pests than others. In this episode of our Midweek Program, we'll explore the plants that — while not entirely immune — are far less likely to fall victim to insects, fungi and hungry critters such as deer…
Grab your family, friends, and your appetite, and get ready for the local food event of the summer! The 2025 Farm to Fork Picnic is on June 8! Many of the area’s best farmers and chefs will team up to create delectable bite-size dishes throughout the grounds of the beautiful Donovan Manor in Fuquay-Varina. The event will…
Gardening in shady areas can be one of the biggest challenges in home landscaping, but it doesn't have to be. Join the JC Raulston Arboretum for Gardening in the Shade, a five-week deep dive where you'll learn how to assess light exposure accurately and choose the right plants to thrive in low-light environments. Bryce Lane,…
Take a break from your weekly grind and come out to the JC Raulston Arboretum to take advantage of a rare opportunity to stroll through the gardens after hours and enjoy our premiere collection of flowering trees, shrubs and perennials. The gardens will remain open until 7:30 p.m., and a free public tour of the…
New students and supporters, please join us at the CALS new student orientation welcome for all CALS majors.
Did you know that North Carolina is home to over 400 species of native bees? While honey bees often steal the spotlight, these native pollinators are the real MVPs — pollinating more efficiently, adapting to local ecosystems and playing a critical role in maintaining biodiversity. Unfortunately, half of all bee species are currently in decline,…
New students and supporters, please join us at the CALS new student orientation welcome.
Ring in the official start of summer and discover the joy of growing unusual summer edibles in our hands-on container gardening workshop led by horticulturist Brie Arthur. In this interactive session, you'll learn how to cultivate unique crops like ginger, turmeric and rice as well as creative combinations using traditional vegetables, vibrant foliage plants and…
Transfer students and supporters, please join us at the CALS new student orientation welcome.
Buzz on over to the JC Raulston Arboretum for its Pollinator Party in celebration of National Pollinator Week. This drop-in event is perfect for families and curious nature lovers of all ages. Enjoy fun crafts, a complimentary tasting of the arboretum's honey and a few other surprises. Come celebrate the amazing creatures that keep our…
New students and supporters, please join us at the CALS new student orientation welcome for all CALS majors.
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