The gardens themselves are open for public enjoyment, free of charge from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. 

Guided tours of the Welcome Center and Garden can now be booked Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  We encourage groups of 8 or more to call ahead for a guided tour.  Garden Clubs, Church Groups and other organizations are asked to call at least one week in advance for scheduling.

Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, dress appropriately for the weather and bring your camera!  Call Toni Hays at 336-996-7888 or fill in the form on this page.

Self-guided tour information is available in our Welcome Center, Monday through Friday, 9am until 5pm or download a Garden map below.

Welcome to our Garden! While visiting, please:

• Respect our plants and remain on paths.
• Keep your children in sight.
• Service animals are always welcome, please leave your pets at home.
• Keep our Garden smoke and tobacco free, please No Smoking.  Tobacco Mosaic Virus is a threat to our plants . . . Discarded cigarettes can cause mulch fires in our garden beds . . . It takes 12 years for a discarded cigarette to decompose! 
• Casual photographers, remember to bring your camera.  Professional photographers, please contact the office before you visit.  Do not set up tripods in the garden beds or remove any plant signs.  Photography is always welcome but should not interfere with the enjoyment of other guests.
• Artists are welcome to bring art supplies.  Professional artists, contact the office before you visit.  Please stay with your equipment and take care in cleaning your equipment.
• Follow the requests of our gardeners and other Garden staff.
• Carry out what you bring in.
• Visit the Garden often and please leave the Garden as you found it!

The Garden offers membership opportunities for individuals, families, businesses and non-profits. Find out now what you can benefit from becoming a member.

Donations help the Garden provide valuable educational opportunities to adults and children and also help in our development of new garden spaces as we continue to grow.