by Clara Curtis | Apr 18, 2022 | Horticulture & Landscape
I have a never-ending love of wildflowers because they were my introduction to a lifelong pursuit and love of plants, gardening, garden design and garden management. As a child, I learned the names of all the wildflowers from my grandmother and parents as we dutifully...
by Abby Cantrell | Mar 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Winter Lights 2021 was our biggest and best year yet. We were able to safely return to a walk-through show, allowing visitors to explore the gardens at their own pace. The per-car ticket model, along with the new tiered ticketing system, helped us host more guests...
by Abby Cantrell | Jan 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
As we ring in the new year here at the Arboretum, we’re celebrating some of our successes from 2021. None of this would be possible without you – we’re so thankful for your continued support of our mission to cultivate connections between people, plants and...
by Guest | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
This year, an animatronic elk will be joining the newly updated “Storytime at Woodland Cove” exhibit. This marks a major milestone in the collaboration with UNCA STEAM Studio and The NC Arboretum in creating animatronic characters that represent native...
by Abby Cantrell | Oct 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
What makes the Arboretum special? Certainly, the beautiful gardens and miles of trails are important. But for Bret Gorman and his daughter Katie, it’s the people and their memories here that keep drawing them back. Raising his daughter to love the outdoors – and by...
by Abby Cantrell | Oct 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
The popular Wild Art Sculpture Showcase wrapped up on September 26. The exhibit featured 18 sculptures by 17 artists, which displayed vibrant and varied approaches to the theme of “Wild Art.” The sculptures were a fantastic addition to the gardens, and a big hit with...
