Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden located just outside Charlotte, NC at 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC is a must see garden.

During a cold winter day, I had the good fortune to visit the Orchid Spectacular held in the warm and welcoming Orchid Conservatory. With 380 acres of rolling meadows, woodlands, and lakefront property, and The Orchid Conservatory,  the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens is designed as a garden for all seasons. Daniel J. Stowe, a retired textile executive, left property to establish a foundation to  develop a world-class botanical garden. Stowe was a  lifelong nature lover and gardening enthusiast.

As a wildlife gardener, I appreciate this botanical garden’s equal emphasis given to the horticultural gardens, as well as, the natural areas that surround them. The Master Plan includes a Home Demonstration Garden, a Boat Water Entrance with Lakeside, Visitor Center, a Children’s Garden, a Rose Garden, a Restaurant, and an Asian Garden. So plan a  picnic and go to the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden to spend a day with the family.

Stephen Dee Edwards 'Blue Wing' 2003

Tillansia Ball

Helen Yoest is a garden writer and coach through her business Gardening with Confidence™ Follow Helen on Twitter @HelenYoest and her facebook friend’s page, Helen Yoest or Gardening With Confidence™ Face Book Fan Page. Helen also serves on the board of advisers for the JC Raulston Arboretum