by The North Carolina Arboretum, just southwest of Asheville, was a disappointment to me; I was worried that I was getting a little snobbish on this topic, so I gave it a really good effort, walking the trails and going back through areas to see what I was missing.
I mean, it’s really well rated and had even been recommended by a friend (a male friend!). I love trees! I love flowers! What’s happening? I didn’t even take 100 pictures!
The arboretum and botanical gardens encompass 434 acres, and only date to 1989. It is still under development, but the site includes hiking paths, a bonsai collection, and several themed gardens. I walked several of the trails, but they were not terribly exciting. I thought the bonsai collection was pretty averaage, and it was rather small –– I found myself checking the map to see what I’d missed. I even went through it a second time to see if I had missed a turn.
Perhaps I am spoiled from recent visits to the spectacular Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden and the Atlanta Botanical Garden?
