Bryce Lane, Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Emeritus and Lecturer Emeritus, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State University

Monday Nights | In-Person + Zoom | Recordings Provided

Gardening in shady areas can be one of the biggest challenges in home landscaping—but it doesn't have to be! Join us for a 5-week deep dive into "Gardening in the Shade," where you'll learn how to assess light exposure accurately and choose the right plants to thrive in low-light environments.

Whether you’re dealing with partial shade, deep shade, dappled sunlight, or dry shade, this course will help you understand the subtle differences between types of shade and how to work with them—not against them. In the first part of the series, we'll cover how to evaluate the light levels in your yard or garden and select the best shade-tolerant plants for your conditions. Then, we’ll explore a wide variety of beautiful, resilient plants perfectly suited for shady spaces.

What You'll Learn:

- How to identify and categorize different types of shade

- Tips for evaluating sun and shade patterns in your garden

- Best plant selections for full shade, partial shade, and dry shade

- Strategies for designing and maintaining a thriving shade garden

Why Attend?

- Flexible Learning: Join us in-person at the JC Raulston Arboretum or virtually via Zoom—whatever works best for your schedule.

- Access to Recordings: All lectures will be recorded and made available weekly, so you can catch up on any missed classes.

- Expert-Led Instruction: Learn from an experienced instructor with practical, real-world knowledge to help you transform your garden.

- Step-by-Step Guidance: Receive actionable advice and tips that you can apply immediately to your garden.

Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike, this course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to transform even the darkest corners of your garden into lush, thriving spaces. Sign up today and start mastering the art of shade gardening!

About Bryce Lane

Bryce has been teaching students, home gardeners and garden professionals for over 40 years. Many may know Bryce from his UNC TV public television show called "In the Garden With Bryce Lane" which was on the air for 11 seasons and won three Emmys. Others may know him as a student from his time in the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University.

Growing up in Western Massachusetts, Bryce discovered his passion for plants and telling others about them while working at a local garden center through high school and college. After earning his B.S. in plant science from the University of Massachusetts in 1979 and an M.S. in horticulture from The Ohio State University in 1981, he came to the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University where he taught in the two-year and four-year programs, majors and non-majors, served as the undergraduate coordinator and even the interim director of the JC Raulston Arboretum.

He has received numerous local, regional, and national teaching awards and is frequently invited to speak at many workshops and symposia, about teaching as well as horticulture and gardening. Most importantly, he has been married for over 45 years to his high school sweetheart, has two happily married daughters, and six incredible grandchildren. He is an avid gardener who has gardened in the same spot for more than 40 years with many stories, advice and passion to share with other gardeners regardless of their experience!

Questions
Contact the JCRA Education Team at [email protected] for more information about this program.

Cost: $200.00 for members, $250.00 for nonmembers. Note to nonmembers: instead of paying $50.00 more for the program, become a member for $50.00 instead.

Location: Online and in person at the Ruby C. McSwain Education Center, JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University.

Registration: Advance registration is required. Registration is available for in-person, on-site attendance or online attendance.