"Gardening with a Bunch of Pricks-Hardy Cactus for North Carolina Gardens"

Presented by Tony Avent, Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden
There are cacti native to North Carolina. In fact, cacti are native to most states with only Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire not having any native cacti. Despite this, they're not commonly found in most gardens. Years ago, Tony decided to collect and trial as many he could find that he thought would be hardy in our area. Before long, he had a garden rivaling those found in the American Southwest. Join Tony as he discusses some of his favorite hardy cacti and how to grow them.

[@LostInThisGardenofLife]

I only love pricks when they’re growing in the garden.

[@TomLWaters]

Great presentation! Thank you!

[@LostInThisGardenofLife]

I’m here in Garner, and started with native opuntia and on a whim planted parodia and when I saw how well the parodia did I branched off and started planting any cold hardy cactus I can get my hands on. I love to tuck them into placed in the garden where you wouldn’t expect to see a cactus… like little prickly gems in the garden. 🤣

[@TheDj4088]

So much info in these presentations and I have new seed sources! Thanks.

[@pambucol]

I missed this in person but what an awesome presentation and inspiration. Awesome plants and now I am even more in trouble since I will get even more cacti. I am definitely going to ask for Search Results cylindropuntia cuttings!

[@matted]

Very nice presentation! Wanted to see it in person, but everything started going crazy around then. Was there a printable list of the species discussed in the presentation?

[@jcraulstonarb]

Matt, yes, there was a handout. Please write Chris Glenn to ask for the handout. Contact information is provided on the JC Raulston Arboretum's Web site.

[@seppevanham3961]

Hi there i'm from Belgium wich is the same hardyness zone as north Carolina and i'm making a cactus garden. I'm not familiar with your presentations but i read in the comments that chriss glenn has a list of the species wich can be grown in your climate. Can i have his contact information please? It would be highly appriciated

[@garygilliam1890]

We’re are you located at in North Carolina I live in Gaffney South Carolina and am looking for something like this I collect cactus and succulents

[@jcraulstonarb]

Raleigh, NC - The City of Oaks!