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Out of an abundance of caution and concern for our guests, staff and volunteers and in accordance with the direction of Gov. Roy Cooper and the Center for Disease Control, the Garden will be closed through Tuesday, March 31. We hope that this proactive measure will help mitigate the spread of Covid-19. In addition, all…
Read MoreUpdate: May 8, 2020 — Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden remains closed, but now that the State of North Carolina has begun its phased reopening plan we can develop ours. Gov. Roy Cooper announced earlier this week that the state would enter into Phase 1 of the reopening plan at 5 p.m. today (May 8.) Unfortunately,…
Read MoreBy Derron Schronce, DSBG Horticulture Staff Member March heralds the beginning of spring, a bridge month when the landscape is awakening. A sort of guessing game takes place in the garden with respect to weather and temperature, and while we practice patience under the urge to plant there are tasks we can accomplish that keep us…
Read MoreBy Derron Schronce, DSBG Horticulture Staff Member Pots and containers these days range from standard garden terra cotta to glazed, metal, hypertufa, stone, ceramic, and come in a myriad of colors, textures, finishes, shapes and sizes. Allowing your plant material to be as varied as the vessel is a fantastic way to break out of the…
Read MoreBELMONT, N.C. – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will host its fifth annual Fairy Fest on Oct. 19 and 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day during which guests will enjoy an afternoon of crafts, natural fairy house building and more. Children dressed as fairies and gnomes receive free admission! During the event, guests will have an opportunity to explore…
Read MoreMuseums for All Offers Discounted Admission Price BELMONT, N.C. – A newly-implemented program at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will allow participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) discounted admission into the Garden. The program, effective Oct. 1, admits to up to six people in a household for regular daytime admission at the Garden at just…
Read MoreSale of plants for butterflies, fall interest and more to plant in autumn BELMONT, N.C. – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will host a Plant Sale on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests are invited to discover a selection of plants for their home gardens featuring many native plants perfect for the region, pollinators’ favorites and more. The sale will feature plants that have been awarded ‘Plant of the…
Read MoreLive performances during two-day festival Oct. 12 & 13 BELMONT, N.C. – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden’s Lost Hollow Music Fest Fall 2019 on Oct. 12 & 13 will feature six bluegrass inspired performances by musicians including Darin & Brooke Aldridge, David Holt & Josh Goforth, Chatham Rabbits, Stepside Deluxe and more. The event is an annual…
Read MoreBELMONT, N.C. – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is thrilled to host Live Well Weekend on Sept. 21 and 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. During this weekend of family fun, the Garden encourages visitors to embrace healthy living and sustainable lifestyle choices. Guests can visit with eco-friendly vendors, create children’s crafts, participate in…
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