JC Raulston Arboretum Parks, Gardens & Cemeteries

Mother Nature in Her Sunday Best
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4415 Beryl Road
North Carolina State University
Raleigh,
NC, 27606
United States
Phone No. +1 919 515 3132
 Fax No. +1 919 515 5361
 Visit Websitehttp://www.ncsu.edu/jcraulston..

Overview

Pull up a bench and revel in nature's beauty in this eight-acre (three-hectare) garden wonderland. This outdoor laboratory for the Department of Horticulture is a delight for visitors and locals alike. Sit in the shade of trees from over 50 different countries, wander down the 450-foot (137-meter) long mosaic of the Perennial Garden or bring a good book and relax in the Reading Garden. The Victorian gazebo in the Klein-Pringle White Garden is a popular choice for local brides and the Japanese and Paradise gardens are must-sees. Admission and parking are free.

Interesting!by Yahoo | 2006-03-09 20:19:53 |

Although you wouldn't think this was a place to visit during the winter, there were several plants/trees in bloom. They call this their "Winter garden". There was a plant called Winter Daphne (daphne odora)in full bloom and smells just like lemon Pledge! It would be nice to have one of these in the yard. I also found the Japanese Garden nice and would like to visit it during the spring/summer.