Rare Plant Haven in Raleigh: Juniper Level Botanic Garden

0:00On this March 6th in Durham, here's what is making headlines. In Raleigh, North Carolina, the Juniper-Level Botanic Garden, stands out with one of the rarest plant collections on the planet. This 28-acre site, tied to plant delights nursery, boasts over 27,000 plant types, including huge living groups of ferns. Yuccas, Sedges, False Indigos, and Spider-Lillies. Tony Avon started the place and leads efforts to hunt down rare plants on trips around the world. His team brings back material, grows it, test it for hardiness, and shares the standout varieties with gardeners everywhere. Experts hold it in high regard. The head of a nearby Arboretum at North Carolina State University praises its top-tier native and exotic plants, plus its role in saving genetics from. Endangered species, you can visit by appointment most times, but they throw open the gates for free on select weekends each season. Spring had three such weekends already this year, with two coming in summer and two in fall,

1:01all running 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Park for $5, which turns into a plant discount. Highlights include two waterfalls, a carnivorous plant bog, and Woodland Paths lined with unique perennials. Perfect for plant lovers checking the schedule. This episode is supported by our sponsor, C Details in the Description. Salih Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones. Layback, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I. SalihPillow.com