North Carolina Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden

Chapel Hill, NC

North Carolina Botanical Garden hosts the free 38th annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibition during normal Garden hours.

  • Viewing the Sculpture in the Garden exhibition
  • Plant science and conservation engagement
  • Supporting a botanical garden through membership

North Carolina Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden

Chapel Hill, NC

North Carolina Botanical Garden hosts the free 38th annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibition during normal Garden hours.

  • Viewing the Sculpture in the Garden exhibition
  • Plant science and conservation engagement
  • Supporting a botanical garden through membership

Montrose Gardens

Botanical Garden

Hillsborough, NC

Montrose Gardens offers $20 guided tours of its 61-acre historic garden in Hillsborough, including rock, scree, woodland, and winter gardens.

  • visitors seeking guided tours of historic Southern gardens
  • gardeners interested in uncommon bulbs, cyclamen, primroses, roses, and woodland plants
  • people looking for specialty plants propagated from the garden

Botanical Garden in nearby counties

FAQ

Is Sculpture in the Garden free in Orange County?

Yes. The Sculpture in the Garden exhibition at North Carolina Botanical Garden is free and open to the public during normal Garden hours.

How much does a Montrose Gardens tour cost?

Montrose Gardens lists guided tours at $20. Visits are tour- or event-based rather than a daily, unscheduled garden experience.

Which Orange County garden is best for uncommon plants?

Montrose Gardens is the stronger fit for uncommon bulbs, cyclamen, primroses, roses, woodland plants, and nursery plants propagated from the garden.

What types of gardens can I see at Montrose Gardens?

The 61-acre historic property includes rock, scree, woodland, sunny, and winter garden areas.