Interactive Map of Public Gardens in North Carolina

Gardens are interesting year-round.  Use the interactive map linked above to learn about public gardens near you or to plan an adventure to a destination. Visiting gardens during different seasons can help you plan for year-round interest in your landscape.

There are several ways to use the map:

Adjust the part of the map you see

• Use the Zoom tool (Plus and Minus signs in the bottom left corner) to focus on a particular area or to view a larger area.
• Click and drag to reposition the view.

Search by Category

• In the left column, check the box(es) for the type of gardens you would like to learn about. Only the gardens in the categories checked will show up on the map.
  • • Arboreta and Botanical Gardens
    • Historical Gardens
    • Natural and Native Gardens
    • NC Cooperative Extension Demonstration Gardens
    • Rose Gardens
    • Other Gardens

Search by Name (within category)

• Click the down arrow under a category name (next to "All items") for an alphabetical listing of the gardens in that category.
• Click on a garden name to have it highlighted on the map and to see a profile of the garden.

Search by Location

• Click on a marker on the map for detailed information on a specific garden.
  

Explore N.C. Cooperative Extension Demonstration Gardens.

Uncheck all of the boxes except the Demonstration Gardens box. These gardens have signage identifying plants that were selected to thrive in the region. Many feature gardens with specific themes including pollinator gardens, shade gardens, vegetable gardens, composting stations, and more.  Some offer tours and workshops in the garden.

NC State's JC Raulston Arboretum 

A nationally acclaimed garden with one of the largest variety of landscape plants adapted for use in the Southeast. Plants are collected from all over the world and evaluated to identify superior plants for use in southern landscapes. Explore the garden for free.  Attend special events, workshops, and featured speakers. They also have a vibrant volunteer program.

Many thanks to Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Margery Pearl for her research on this project.

If you spot any errors or omissions on the map, please contact Dr. Scott Zona at szona@ncsu.edu

Complete this form: Updates, Corrections and Additions to the Map of Public Gardens to add a garden, or update information on an garden already in the map.