Chapel Hill: Woodland Wonders

Notable for its collection of more than 6,000 orchids, Marie Selby Gardens in Sarasota is a must-see for those who love tropical plants.

The dunes of the Outer Banks aren't what they were when the Wright Brothers succeeded at powered flight at Kitty Hawk, but two preserves give you a place to scramble sandy heights.

For an immersion into the weird and wonderful world of carnivorous plants, this natural setting in Wilmington, North Carolina focuses on their delicate beauty.

Designed by landscape architect Robert Cridland, the gardens surrounding Martha Berry's home at Oak Hill range from formal garden rooms to woodlands ablaze in spring blossoms.

A beautiful blend of well-tended gardens and natural woodlands on a high bluff at Coker College, Kalmia Gardens provides both botanical and geologic surprises.