Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.

~ Albert Einstein

Happy July 4th from the Garden!

Hans Christian Andersen wrote "Just living is not enough ... one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower."

Visit us this summer and enjoy it all in one place. Even when the gate is closed, the Garden is open to all every day from dawn to dusk and there is free parking on Melbourne Road. With a site full of flowers, forest, and features like our labyrinth and free little library, what will you explore today?

Cville Weekly Discovered our Garden!

Mary Esselman of Cville Weekly wrote an article about her visits to the Garden:

"'Botanical garden' is such a formal, science-y term for a place that feels like an enchanted nature park. But as if through osmosis, the garden makes “science” feel like an adventure, a gambol, even a brush with the sacred. Go for a butterfly walk or an arts program. Volunteer. Or just wander over and take to heart John Muir’s words, chalked on the garden’s blackboard: “Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.”

Summer is the season for butterflies! Join us on a guided tour to discover many types of native butterflies and the plants that go with them. Terrain is gentle but requires sturdy, waterproof footwear.

Save your space by emailing [email protected] with the tour you wish to join. Available times: July 8 11am or 1pm, July 24 11am or 1pm.

Don't forget to check our website's Calendar of Events for more upcoming programs.

The mission of the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont is to welcome all community members and visitors to engage in nature, to inspire learning through the beauty and importance of plants, to advance sustainability, and to promote human and environmental well-being.