Arboretum & Dalia Garden at Haywood Community College
185 Freedlander Dr, Clyde 28721 (828) 627-2821
Haywood Community College campus, arboretum and gardens are home to 400 plants and over 250 varieties. Walking trails and historic grist mill. For visitor information contact Student Services.
Corneille Bryan Native Garden at Lake Junaluska
Entrances off Stuart Circle or Oxford Rd. (828) (828) 452-2881
Inside the spiritual retreat of Lake Junaluska, Appalachia’s most threatened plant species find a place of refuge. This native garden is home to over 500 species. Call for guided tour.
Francis Grist Mill
14 Hugh Massie Rd, Waynesville 28786 (828) 456-6307
19th cent. Historic grist mill, restored to working order. Tours scheduled by appt. Music at the Mill in Sept. with bluegrass, BBQ & milling demos.
Giving Garden at Canton Branch Library
11 Pennsylvania Ave., Canton 28716 (828) 648-2924
Features raised beds, vertical gardening, composting systems, and a Monarch butterfly waystation. Gardening classes offered, with all produce donated to The Community Kitchen. New volunteers welcome.
Lake Junaluska Gardens & Walking Paths
91 North Lakeshore Dr, Lake Junaluska 28745 (828) 452-2881
Discover a plethora of beautifully landscaped gardens, quiet meditative spaces, serene cascading water features and sculptures. Gardens are open to the public daily. Call for a guided tour.
Seed Library of Waynesville: Sowing Seeds, Preserving Heritage
678 South Haywood Street, Waynesville 28786 (828) 356-2507
Open during library hrs. The Seed Lending Library of Waynesville celebrates biodiversity through the time-honored tradition of seed saving and by nurturing local heirloom plant varieties. This project is a program of the Haywood County Pubic Library.
Shelton House: WNC History, Heritage and Crafts
49 Shelton Street, Waynesville 28786 (828) 452-1551
May 1- Oct 31. National Register property includes the museum in the Shelton House (circa 1875) and a large, handsome frame barn (circa 1900) featuring a collection of antique farm implements and tools.
Waynesville Arboretum & Gardens
550 Vance St, Waynesville 28786
Located on the campus of Waynesville Parks & Recreation Center and along the Waynesville Greenway Park—includes a Serenity Garden and Pollinator Garden. The gardens are a collaborative effort between the Mountain View Garden Club and Town of Waynesville with contributions from Haywood Community College Horticulture Department.