When Jared Barnes came to NC State five years ago for graduate school, little did he know the incredible horticulture that the land of the longleaf pine would hold. Come hear the great stories of the people and places in North Carolina and of course the plants that will perform for you.

1. Going to Carolina for my
Mind… and the Plants!
SAMPLE TALK

2. Plant Delights Nursery

3. North Carolina Botanical Garden

4. Duke Gardens

5. Meredith College

7. David Spain’s Garden

8. Montrose

9. Paul J. Ciener Botanic Garden

10. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

12. Wing Haven Gardens

13. Bartlett Arboretum

14. Tryon Palace

16. New Hanover Arboretum

21. Uwharrie National Forest

23. Biltmore

25. Pink Beds Trail

27. Whitewater Falls

29. Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

31. Buck Creek Barrens

32. Stone Mountain (NOT GEORGIA!)

35. Blue Ridge Parkway

38. Gregory Bald

41. Green Swamp Preserve

44. Jared’s Apartment (AKA The Jungle)

45. JC Raulston Arboretum