If you haven’t visited UNCC’s Botanical Gardens yet, you’re missing a hidden treasure. On Sunday, May 31st, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. the next phase opens. The Mellichamp Native Terrace Garden, considered the first of its kind in the Southeastern United States, showcases diverse and beautiful flora in a home landscaping style. It will serve as a practical example of how gardeners can use a wide variety of plants native to the Southeast in traditional, contemporary or natural landscapes. The garden also will serve as a testing ground for new selections of native plants as well as a source of inspiration and education.
Docents will be available to answer questions. There will be a ribbon-cutting at 4:00 p.m., followed by self-guided tours. It’s free to visit on Sunday and every day. All the gardens are open during daylight hours every day.
Free parking is available at Lot 5, directly behind Van Landingham Glen. From Lot 5, please enter the Gardens through the Asian Garden entrance; signs and volunteers will direct you to the Mellichamp Native Terrace. Please click here for directions to UNC Charlotte.
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