Sunday, July 6, 2014

Airlie Gardens



Airlie Gardens, located in Wilmington, North Carolina, was founded in 1901 and covers 67 acres.  There is a Spring Garden which features azaleas in the spring, a Camellia Garden, which features camellias in the fall, and a Rain Garden  which features magnolias in the summer.  There are also beautiful statues and fountains on the grounds.  One thing you won't want to miss, is a giant 467 year old oak tree, lovingly named, "Airlie Oak."


The garden is open March through December, daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Admission for adults is $9.00.  Admission for children is $3.00.

17 comments:

  1. wow - that looks spectacular. I run out of stuff to say as you post such fabulous gardens.

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  2. wilmington is a beautiful place, and so is this garden

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  3. I'll be in Wilmington this week! Won't have time to go to the gardens, but we'll look for them next time we go.

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    1. I guess being that old, it had to have a name!

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  5. I wonder if "Airlie Oak" has any little acorns. Nice place, y'all.

    Gary

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    1. Didn't see any, but you never know. Baby Airlies!

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  6. Looks like a beautiful garden. Lots of pretty flowering bushes.

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  7. Hi Sherry - this looks just beautiful ... I love azaleas ... must be so beautiful ... then the other gardens too .. and the Oak Tree - that's some age .. Cheers Hilary

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    1. It is an old oak tree. I bet it could tell quite a few stories if it could talk!

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