Read about the fascinating geologic history of Chapel Hill
Plants to look for: https://www.flickr.com/photos/chgc/albums/72177720326898705/
Frequently asked questions: Click here
Contact Us at: Chapelhillgardentour@gmail.com
Charlie Farris, Owner and Operator of Al's Burger Shack Offers a Special Discount (15%) with a Garden Club Tour Ticket.
Al's Burger Shack is located at 708 Market Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516.
Summary of Tour Events
Plantsman Tony Avent (Saturday 10-2) and Orange County Master Gardeners (Sunday 10-4) will be in the King Garden to answer horticulture questions.
UNC Geology professor Dr. Kevin Stewart (Saturday 12-2) will be in the Gourley Garden to explain the geology of “the Rocks” in downtown Chapel Hill.
New Hope Bird Alliance to sell bird houses in Huckshorn Garden (Saturday/Sunday (10-4).
An Ikebana display will take place in the McGraw Garden (Saturday/Sunday 10-4).
Leaf and Limb (Saturday 10-3) will provide tips on tree care in the Allison Garden.
The Buddha Bee Apiary (Saturday 10-3) will be present to share beekeeping methods in the Allison Garden.
A guided QR code tour of the American Indian Cultural Garden will be availble to tour attendees.
Guided tours of native plant displays will be provided at the NC Botanical Garden (Saturday/Sunday 11 and 2 pm).