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The Botanical Gardens
at Asheville are located on a ten-acre site next to the campus of the
University
of North Carolina at Asheville. The Gardens were organized in 1960 by the
Asheville Garden Club and were designed by Doan Ogden, a nationally known
landscape architect. They were created to preserve and display the native plants
and flowers of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and are noted for both their
landscaping and great variety of plant life present on the grounds. The gardens are open year round and are intertwined with peaceful walking trails
through varied habitats. There is a Botany Center, library and gift shop.
Website:
The Botanical Gardens
at Asheville
Location:
Asheville
NC
Address: 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd., Asheville NC 28804
Telephone: 828-252-5190
Hours: Open year round, dawn to dusk
Fees: None
Allow: About two hours
Of Note: April is a special time in the gardens when all of the native plants
and shrubs are in bloom.
Nearby: North
Carolina Arboretum
Directions: From I-240 take Exit 5A Merrimon Avenue. Go north to W.T. Weaver
Boulevard and turn left.
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