While we do not have any events on the books for this weekend, next Saturday (June13th) at 11am, Bobby Ward will discuss Chlorophyll in his Veins: J. C. Raulston, Horticultural Ambassador. The fascinating story of the beloved but conflicted man often called “America’s horticultural ambassador.”
J. C. Raulston, described by the New York Times upon his untimely death as “a generous-spirited giant among horticulturists,” changed the availability of plants in North Carolina, the South, and beyond. Bobby J. Ward, the foremost authority on Raulston’s life, offers a portrait of the legendary figure that will captivate general readers, amateur gardeners, and horticulturists alike.
Chlorophyll in His Veins chronicles Raulston’s life from his Oklahoma boyhood, through his horticultural education, army service in Vietnam, research and teaching, and experiences as a gay man. It also includes his greatest achievements: the establishment of the arboretum at North Carolina State University in Raleigh (now bearing his name), the creation of a free plant distribution system for the nursery industry, and the mentorship of some of today’s most prominent horticulturists. This book includes lists of Raulston’s honors and excerpts from his lectures, plant introductions, and personal writings that illuminate the care, passion, and dedication that Raulston brought to his mantra: “Plan—and plant for a better world.”
Saturday, June 20th at 11am we welcome back Martin Walker in a ticketed Barn event for the latest installment of his Bruno, Chief of Police novels. To attend, buy a copy of Walker's A Murder in Springtimefrom McIntyre's and you will receive two bookmarks/ tickets to the event. We are hearing from several customers that this is their Father's Day gift for their husband or dad,.
Tickets remain for the signing linefor our upcoming evening with David Sedaris onWednesday evening, June 24th.
Happy Pride Month, y'all!
The Usual Suspects,
Pete, Johanna, Sarah G., Tyler, Amy, Juliana, Sarah C., and Keebe
