Facilities

The Brunswick County Botanical Garden is located around the Brunswick County Center of the N.C. Cooperative Extension. The gardens are maintained by Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers and Extension Staff.

This garden is more than a pretty place to walk around or have lunch in. It also serves as the Cooperative Extension educational demonstration garden. As most homeowners have moved to Brunswick County from somewhere else, Cooperative Extension strives to help newcomers understand what they might be able to grow here in our Zone 8 Coastal Plain.

There are 16 separate garden areas (with informational signs) that show residents what they might be able to achieve in their own yards. One such garden is the Curb Appeal Rain Garden that illustrates how to effectively manage stormwater in a visually pleasing manner.

While turfgrass is used in the garden, it’s less of a focal point, and more of an accent to the planted areas. By minimizing turf grass, residents can improve groundwater quality by using fewer pesticides, fertilizers, and less irrigation, while still maintaining a pleasing outdoor environment.

The gardens are open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk. Learn more on the Brunswick County Center of the N.C. Cooperative Extension website.