Each year, the NC State’s Department of Horticultural Science and the JC Raulston Arboretum team up to offer their Landscape Professionals Field Day. The event website describes it best:
An educational event designed for green industry professionals seeking practical solutions, fresh ideas and valuable industry insight. Industry experts will cover a wide range of timely topics focused on best practices, emerging trends and real-world applications that can improve day-to-day operations. The event also offers opportunities to network with peers, discover new techniques and earn continuing education credits while investing in professional growth.
Bland Landscaping Co. floriculturist, Rachael Breen, shares her notes and photos from the event:
Attended the annual Landscaper Field Day at the JC Raulston Arboretum today! I always enjoy seeing the color trial comparisons.
A few stand-outs this year:
- Celosia plumosa ‘Bright Sparks Pink’
- Scaevola blazen (blue & white)
- Salvias: mystic spires, mythical blue
- Verbena lascar ‘Orange Lava’
- Rudbeckia Claire Orange
- Vinca Titan Dark Red
- Helianthus Suncredible Yellow Improved
The arboretum is free to visit and the trial gardens are open to the public!
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