"Sharing The World of Plants With People"

We are a university botanical garden promoting the knowledge and appreciation of plants for educational, environmental, and aesthetic purposes. We are open to the public and welcome visitors.

The Botanical Gardens consist of three main areas – the McMillan Greenhouse complex, the 3-acre Susie Harwood Garden, and the 7-acre Van Landingham Glen. The three areas are located together, on the east side of the UNC Charlotte campus. Each garden has something unique to offer – from the orchids, desert plants, carnivorous plants, and tropical wonders of the greenhouse... to the native wildflowers, trees, and rhododendrons in the peaceful setting of the Glen... to the intimate, artful settings in the Harwood Garden including the Winter garden, Asian garden, Water Garden, and much rockwork throughout.

A thread that runs through all our collections is an emphasis on diversity of species and cultivars. We want to share great plants with our visitors – plants that they have previously never encountered, as well as many they are pleased to see again! We want visitors to experience the world of plants, and so we allow touching and smelling. We offer more than just our collections as part of that experience – through workshops, guided group tours, interpretive signage and brochures, volunteer and membership programs, and university course offerings. So, explore the site to learn more about what we offer and we hope to see you at the garden soon!

Free admission, donations welcome.  For open hours and parking information, see here.

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