Source: Martha Quillin, NEWS & OBSERVER, 1/11/19


The privately owned, 28-acre Juniper Level Botanic Garden in southern Wake County, renowned among lovers of rare and unusual plants from around the world, will become a satellite to N.C. State University’s JC. Raulston Arboretum if promoters can raise enough of an endowment to fund operations. The garden and adjoining nursery, Plant Delights, were started three decades ago by NCSU graduate Tony Avent and his late wife. They’re now open to visitors and researchers by appointment and on select weekends during each season. Once the endowment is fully funded and all the property is transferred to NCSU, Avent said Friday, the property will operate more like Raulston Arboretum, which is open every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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