Deeper in the Garden - "What Makes Our Japanese Garden Special"

Presented by Greg Paige, Director of Horticulture, and Blake Wentley, Education Assistant, JC Raulston Arboretum on June 19, 2024.
The Japanese garden at the JC Raulston Arboretum is a a cozy little corner of our garden tucked between the Lath House and Asian Valley that is always a favorite among our visitors. The feeling of peace and serenity that pervades this garden is immediately recognizable as soon as you enter, but have you ever wondered what it is about this space that makes it so pleasant? Join Mark and Greg, our Director and Director of Horticulture, as they go Deeper in the Garden and talk all about the exceptional plants and noteworthy design elements that make our Japanese Garden so special!
Book list:
The Jade Garden - Peter Wharton, Brent Hine, Douglas Justice
Secret Teachings in the Art of Japanese Gardens - David A. Slawsom
Space & Illusion in the Japanese Garden - Teiji Itoh
The JC Raulston Arboretum’s historic newsletters:
jcra.ncsu.edu/publications/ne...
A newsletter where J. C. expounds upon the virtues of Japanese Maples:
jcra.ncsu.edu/publications/ne...
This program was originally presented live online. Tune into our midweek program live on Zoom, Wednesdays at 3:00pm eastern time. Here's the link: jcra.ncsu.edu/midweek/

[@beckyscheller9358]

Love this. Thank you for these programs. ❤

[@bruceclodfelter93]

Great presentation. Dr. Raulston would be pleased.

[@garygamble8395]

I love the J C Raulston garden and Japanese garden. I was there in February 2024. Enjoy all your videos and walks in the garden. I hope to create my own Japanese garden area and crevice garden eventually.

[@greatdaibutsu]

New Japanese gardener here. Planning and grateful for info. Beautiful grounds!

[@Matthew-ec6vk]

I was fortunate enough to have my own personal zen moment here at this beautiful Japanese garden this past weekend! Truly majestic! Kudos to you guys and everyone that helps maintain this very special place(past and present)!

[@goldiewatts8820]

Thanks for another informative and inspiring program. Love the enthusiasm and varied knowledge you share. After over a month with only one superficial rainfall in 8b Georgia, I'm wondering if opting for less lush and more simple, meditative style garden might be more conducive to feeling a connectness to my garden, rather than the slightly frantic "gotta keep them alive" relationship I experience now.