Orchid Sale
Free and open to the public!
Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 10am to 3pm
Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Join the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens for a celebration of chocolate just in time for Valentine’s Day. Learn about the cocoa tree and how its fruits are processed into delectable confections. Be sure to visit our orchid display in its annual flowering glory! And don’t forget to bring your sweetie!
“The Cocoa Tree”
Jeff Gillman, Director, UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
11am and 1pm
“How Chocolate is Made”
Esa Weinreb, Head Chocolate Maker at The Underground Truffle
11am and 1pm
Available for purchase:
*Artisan chocolates from The Underground Truffle
*A variety of beautiful orchids and plants
Monday, February 10, 2025 from 10am to 3pm
Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Visit the McMillan Greenhouse to purchase orchids, succulents, and other plants. While shopping for your valentine, you can also stop by the economic room to buy chocolate goodies from Thea Broma Chocolate.
Friday, February 14, 2025 from 10am to 2pm
Location: Popp Martin Student Union
Treat yourself or your valentine today. Stop by the Student Union lobby to purchase a succulent, orchid, or other plant. Our team will be there to provide care instructions for your new plant.
Valentine’s Day Raffle
Purchase a ticket to our raffle benefiting the Botanical Gardens. Prizes include gift certificates to our plant sales, free classes, and beautiful orchid baskets. Purchase your ticket today. Your contribution goes directly to supporting the Gardens.
Intro to Orchids Class- Learn before you shop
Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 9am to 9:45am- $20
Discover the fascinating world of orchids in this introductory class designed for beginners and plant enthusiasts alike with our Orchid Curator, Bryan Goddard! You’ll learn about the rich diversity of orchid species, including popular varieties like Phalaenopsis and Cattleya, and gain insight into their unique growing needs. Whether you’re looking to keep your first orchid thriving or start a collection, this class provides the foundational knowledge you need to grow orchids with confidence. Register here.
Parking
Saturday 02/08 – McMillan Greenhouse Parking is available at the Greenhouse (Campus Lot 16a). Overflow parking should go to Lot 5 or East Deck 1. Parking is free campus wide on the weekends. If parking in Lot 5 or East Deck 1, you will be able to drive up to the greenhouse to pick up your purchased plants.
Monday 02/10 – McMillan Greenhouse Park in East Deck 1. East Deck 1 is a paid deck, meaning you will receive a ticket upon entering the parking deck and pay when leaving. Keep this ticket as it is needed for exiting the deck. You will be able to drive up to the greenhouse to pick up your purchased plants.
Friday 02/14 – Popp Martin Student Union Park in the Union Deck. This deck is adjacent to the Popp Martin Student Union. The Union Deck is a paid deck, meaning you will receive a ticket upon entering the parking deck and pay when leaving. Keep this ticket as it is needed for exiting the deck. You will be able to take your plants with you at time of purchase.
Click here to access the campus map highlighting parking areas.