Where is Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden located?

• Just west of Charlotte at the NC/SC state line, south of the town of Belmont, at 6500 South New Hope Road. The Garden is easily accessible from Interstates 85 and 77.

Who is Daniel Stowe?

• A native North Carolinian whose family has a successful history in the textile industry. He and his wife, Alene, donated 450 acres of prime rolling meadows, woodlands and lakefront property as well as $14 million to establish an endowment for development of a world-class botanical garden.

Who is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Garden?

• Mike Bush joined DSBG in March 1993 as the Director of Horticulture and has been the Executive Director since June 1996. The energetic director came to DSBG with over 27 years of experience.

What types of special programs are held at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden?

• DSBG offers a wide assortment of classes, special lectures, tours and workshops aimed at all ages. Visit www.dsbg.org for more information or to register online.

Are membership opportunities available?

• Yes, membership in The Garden Society of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden has already grown to more than 5,200 people who share the vision of this exciting project. Garden Society memberships range from $45 to $25,000. To join The Garden Society or to renew your membership, contact us at (704) 825-4490.

Is Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden looking for volunteers?

• The Garden’s success depends of the boundless energy, enthusiasm and expertise of its many volunteers. Please call 704-825-4490 for more information.

Is Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden available for special events?

• DSBG offers beautiful settings for weddings, receptions, conferences, parties, reunions and other functions. Our elegant Visitor Pavilion is the primary location for these memorable occasions, though you may also choose from several outdoor garden rooms. For more information, please contact Bethe Rogers at (704) 829-1258.

What is the history of the DSBG site?

• The appealing garden site has a long history of use by its inhabitants. Originally, Native Americans of the Catawba and Cherokee tribes trapped, fished, hunted and raised families here. Later, the area served as home to early European settlers. In 1795, more than 200 years ago, French botanist André Michaux rode or walked across the Garden property. Michaux found new plants in Gaston County not far from the current Garden, including the Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla). In recent years, the garden’s meadowlands have been used as pasture for farm animals, although much of the site is covered by mature deciduous woodlands and pine forest.

What is DSBG's vision for the future?

• A lifelong nature-lover and gardening enthusiast, Dan Stowe and his wife Alene, envisioned a site evolving over several decades to rival other world-renowned gardens. Visitors can enjoy the splendors of nature and learn to become active participants in preserving our natural environment. They see meticulously groomed formal gardens; natural woodland, meadow and wetland areas; greenhouses with tropical plants viewed in their natural ecosystems; and myriad annual and perennial flowers, shrubs, vines and trees. Education is one of DSBG’s primary objectives. Seminars and workshops will be supplemented by botanical research. The interested learner at any level will find opportunities to gain further knowledge about gardening, botany, natural history and preservation.
  
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