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Woodland Garden

A garden that fits in a forest instead of interrupting the natural landscape

Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden

December 15, 2021April 7, 2020 by Sandra Friend
Pitcher plants in Wilmington NC

For an unparalleled immersion into the weird and wonderful world of carnivorous plants, this natural setting in Wilmington, North Carolina focuses on their delicate beauty.

Categories Gardens, Southeast Tags City Parks, North Carolina, Woodland Garden

Oak Hill

December 15, 2021April 2, 2020 by Sandra Friend
Gazebo at Oak Hill

Designed by landscape architect Robert Cridland, the gardens surrounding Martha Berry’s home at Oak Hill range from formal garden rooms to woodlands ablaze in spring blossoms.

Categories Gardens, Southeast Tags Arboretum, College & University Gardens, Formal Garden, Georgia, Historic, Woodland Garden

Kalmia Gardens

December 15, 2021March 29, 2020 by Sandra Friend
Kalmia Gardens

A beautiful blend of well-tended gardens and natural woodlands on a high bluff at Coker College, Kalmia Gardens provides both botanical and geologic surprises.

Categories Gardens, Southeast Tags Arboretum, College & University Gardens, South Carolina, Woodland Garden

Aldridge Botanical Gardens

December 15, 2021March 29, 2020 by Sandra Friend
Woodland garden at Aldridge Botanical Gardens

With a parade of blooms for every season, Aldridge Botanical Gardens south of Birmingham features one of the top collections of hydrangeas in the Southeast, a legacy to the family that propagated and patented the Snowflake hydrangea.

Categories Gardens, Southeast Tags Alabama, Arboretum, City Parks, Nonprofit, Woodland Garden

Huntsville Botanical Garden

December 15, 2021March 28, 2020 by Sandra Friend
Woodlands at Huntsville Botanical Gardens

Home to the National Trillium Collection, this mosaic of woodland gardens and formal spaces provide a natural contrast to the adjoining NASA facilities in Alabama’s own “Rocket City.”

Categories Gardens, Southeast Tags Alabama, Arboretum, Botanical Garden, Woodland Garden

Dorothy B. Oven Park

December 15, 2021March 23, 2020 by Sandra Friend
Blooms at Dorothy Oven Park

A hidden gem in Tallahassee, Dorothy B. Oven Park is a city park on the former location of the Camellia Nursery of Tallahassee, established in 1919 by one of Florida’s earliest camellia growers.

Categories Gardens, Southeast Tags City Parks, Florida, Woodland Garden

Alfred B. MacLay Gardens

December 15, 2021March 21, 2020 by Sandra Friend
Italianate Gardens at MacLay Gardens

One of Florida’s finest formal gardens, Alfred B. MacLay Gardens contains one of the most impressive and historic camellia collections in the South.

Categories Gardens, Southeast Tags Florida, Historic, State, Woodland Garden

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

December 15, 2021March 17, 2020 by Sandra Friend
Magnolia Gardens

At America’s oldest public garden, the romantic gardens of Magnolia Plantation flow through natural woodlands and swamps, with a strong emphasis on azaleas and camellias.

Categories Gardens, Southeast Tags Botanical Garden, Historic, Private Ownership, Romantic Garden, South Carolina, Woodland Garden

A Gentle Reminder

Many public gardens have closed their gates during the current health crisis. Be sure to check their website or call ahead to determine if a particular garden is currently open.

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