The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden near Belmont, NC, was started in 1991 and opened to the public in 1999. It was founded by retired textile magnate Daniel I. Stowe, who donated the 380 acres and initial $14 million to protect the space from urban sprawl and development. The garden was part of Stowe’s original 1200-acre Seven Oaks Farm. In 2025, the name was changed to the Daniel Stowe Conservancy.
Garden Pavillion Visitor's Center
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Four Seasons Garden and East Pergola
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
East Pergola
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Levine Pavillion
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Levine Pavillion Gate
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
White Garden-Laura by Artist, Graham Weathers
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
West Pergola
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Cottage Garden with a view of the Canal Garden
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Child of Peace Girl by Artist Gary Lee Price in the Crape Myrtle Grove
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Child of Peace Boy by Artist, Gary Lee Price in the Crape Myrtle Grove
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Canal Garden Fountain
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Canal Garden
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
The Awakening by Artist Wanda A. Hall
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Canal Garden Container with Blue Fescue
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Canal Garden Lower Foundain
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Lost Hollow
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Prairie Garden
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Bog Garden
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Bog Garden with Development Sculpture by Artist Washington Matafi
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Tunnel Fountain
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Tunnel Fountain
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Tunnel Fountain Water Spray
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Beautiful Lutyens Bench
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Pollinator Garden
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Pollinator Garden Beehives
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Peaceful Sitting Area
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Mother and Son by Artist, Joe Mutasa
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Crown Garden
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
The Kinbrell Children Garden Play Area
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Spot the Disco Dog by Artist Elizabeth Laul Healey
Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension
