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Gardens in North Carolina

North Carolina, sometimes called the Tar Heel State is a mixed environment of coastal plains, foothills and mountains with sometimes severe and varied weather. Nevertheless, there are many botanical and other public gardens to visit in the state.

Featured Gardens:

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

This is a fairly young garden but in recent years has become extremely popular (it was named by HGTV as one of the nation's 20 greatest gardens). It was started up in 1989 ...

Map of North Carolina Gardens to Visit

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	Coastal North Carolina: Its Enchanting Islands, Towns, and Communities by: Terrance Zepke •North Carolina's Outer Banks and Upper and Lower Coasts are full of enchantment, from the magical waters to the stunning islands, imposing lighthouses, and captivating lore. Author Zepke brings you: •History and heritage of coastal communities like Manteo's Fort Raleigh, where Sir Walter Raleigh established settlements in 1585, and Kitty Hawk, the birthplace of modern aviation ... [reviews]
	Touring the Western North Carolina Backroads (Touring the Backroads) by: Carolyn Sakowski [reviews]
	North Carolina Atlas & Gazetteer (North Carolina Atlas and Gazetteer) EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about a State! These Atlas & Gazetteer Books give you detailed geographical information, GPS grids, complete travelways for fishing and hunting areas (indexed by type of game), hiking, canoeing... even seaplane routes, for Pete's sake! Large 11 x 15 1/2" soft cover books, most topographical (see below). Select State, as available in the Shopping Cart below. ... [reviews]
	Rock, Gem, and Mineral Collecting Sites in Western North Carolina by: Rick Jacquot Foreword by Ralph Roberts, Publisher There are things you can ... [reviews]
	Hiking North Carolina, 2nd: A Guide to Nearly 500 of North Carolina's Greatest Hiking Trails (State Hiking Series) by: Randy Johnson [reviews]

	A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto by: Marc Treib Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the ... [reviews]
	Hamptons Havens: The Best of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) by: Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Magazine A lavish look at the private homes of the storied Hamptons, with gorgeous photographs and engaging text that discusses the history, decor, and architecture from an insider's perspective. HAMPTONS HAVENS offers readers a glimpse behind the hedgerows of the Hamptons on Long Island, New York. The photographs are drawn from the archives of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens magazine and feature 24 homes ... [reviews]
	A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region by: Adam Levine Finally, for every resident and visitor to the region, a comprehensive guide to the gardens of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Magnificently illustrated with nearly 200 full color photographs, A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region provides essential information on how to locate and enjoy the finest gardens the area has to offer. ... [reviews]