I live in Sanford about 30 miles from Raleigh, but I'm not very familiar with what is up there. You might try asking the same question on the Carolina Gardening Forum. There are quite a few folks who post there who are familiar with that area. It's too bad you aren't coming in June or July. That's when Holly Hill Daylily and Crinum Farm is open to the public. That is one SPECTACULAR place! Lrae

Glad you are all enjoying these. I know I just love to view everyone's pictures even when I can't keep up to post replies...keep em coming everyone! Debra, The cats were there and a portion of her sales went to support a local charity for a spay/neuter program for stray cats. But, darn it, my camera batteries ran out of juice before I got done with daylilies or I'd have taken some photos of the cats too. It was a tough choice to make...cats vs daylilies... LOL

You can never go wrong with a trip up to Longwood, if you've got the time. Their exhibits are jaw-dropping any time of the year. Ladew Gardens in Monkton, Md is also nice, especially if you want to see some cool topiary. Lastly, my husband and I just day-tripped to Winchester, Va yesterday and visited the Museum of the Shenandoah... We were surprised to find some lovely, diverse and enchanting gardens on the grounds of the Glen Burnie House, which are adjacent to the grounds of the museum.

Well, we made our trip and it wasn't the best. There was a multi fatality accident on 95N and we sat still for 3 hours. By the time we got to Charleston all of the gardens were closed. All we really wanted by that time was a glass of wine, dinner and a bed. We had a difficult time maneuvering in the town. Street signs were sometimes nonexistent. We found High Cotton first so that is where we had dinner. I can highly recommend this restaurant. It was a wonderful dining experience. While we were walking around trying to find the restaurants we walked through the city market. Most of the vendors had packed up and gone home for the night but there were still a few that were open. I noticed several vendors were selling knives. This was a bit unsettling. Anyway, we had to leave early the next morning to meet our deadline so I didn't see much of Charleston but I saw enough to know that I just have to return later in the summer. Thanks guys!