Hidden amid similar specimens, differing only in its “weirdness,” a new plant discovered by herbarium associate Kevan Schoonover McClelland was finally given a name after lengthy efforts to identify it.
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Up Now: Sculpture in the Garden
The 35th annual Sculpture in the Garden opens on Sunday, September 17 and runs until Sunday, December 3. Sculpture in the Garden unites the work of local artists with the…
Fall Plant Sale: Fall is for Planting!
Did you know fall is the best time to plant North Carolina’s wonderful native perennials, shrubs, trees, ferns, and grasses in your home garden? Planting in the fall gives time…
Twilight Thursdays Begin August 17
After a break over the summer, Twilight Thursdays are back this fall! Every Thursday from August 17 to September 28, we’re staying open until 7 p.m. so you can enjoy…
Paperhand Puppet at the Forest Theatre
Paperhand Puppet Intervention is returning to the Koch Memorial Forest Theatre for their 23rd annual show! Where Our Spirits Reside is a giant puppet spectacle for all ages featuring masks,…
Raney Preserve adds to the Stillhouse Bottom Natural Area
We’re excited to announce 25 acres ranked exceptional by the NC Natural Heritage Program have been added to the greater Stillhouse Bottom Natural Area, doubling its size. Our latest land…
Announcing the FloraQuest: Northern Tier App
We are thrilled to announce the release of FloraQuest: Northern Tier, a new plant identification and discovery app from Alan Weakley and the Southeastern Flora Team covering more than 5,800…
This May: Carolina Moonlight Garden Party
The 11th annual Carolina Moonlight Garden Party is on Saturday, May 20. This is the North Carolina Botanical Garden Foundation’s largest fundraising event of the year. At the premier garden…
How Planting Grasslands Fights Climate Change: Penny’s Bend on PBS
Did you know grasslands form around one third of global carbon sinks? PBS North Carolina visited Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve with Johnny Randall, NCBG director of conservation, and Justin Robinson…
Twilight Thursdays Begin April 6
Every Thursday from April 6 to June 15, we’re staying open until 7 p.m. so you can enjoy our display gardens in the evening. Our exhibit hall and Garden Shop…