Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden

Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden

Date and Time
Sat, May 2, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location
9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC 919-772-4794 (244.5 mi)
Tickets
FREE
About

Experience the botanical wonder of the Juniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery in Raleigh, North Carolina. This extraordinary twenty-eight acre landscape serves as a living museum, featuring over thirty thousand unique plant species sourced from global expeditions and domestic research. Visitors have a rare opportunity to explore one of the most diverse plant collections in the world during these exclusive open garden weekends. Discover native perennials, rare exotic varieties, and unusual trees that are rarely found anywhere else. Whether you are a professional horticulturalist or a passionate home gardener, this event provides endless inspiration for your own outdoor spaces. Wander through our expansive display gardens and visit our professional sales greenhouses to bring home your own rare specimens. Parking is free and the event proceeds rain or shine, making this an ideal outing for nature lovers. We invite you to join us for an inspiring weekend of discovery and education. Plan your visit today and immerse yourself in a world of horticultural beauty that you will not find anywhere else.

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