There's lots of blooming in Belmont, and it's not just the flowers.

The popular Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is transforming into the Daniel Stowe Conservancy, with new, upcoming attractions and features allowing guests an even richer experience while touring 90 acres of Mecklenburg County's natural beauty.

Get ready to browse for news plants at the upcoming Farmhouse Garden Center. | Rendering via Daniel Stowe Conservancy

What's new?

Visitors can look forward to grabbing coffee or lunch at the upcoming Big Leaf Café + Shop, offering lots of tasty options for food and merchandise when it debuts this May.

Food for thought: The Trailhead Store is getting a face lift with expanded food choices + beer and wine.

Need new garden additions? The Farmhouse Garden Center is also debuting in May, serving as a one-stop shop for gardening supplies and plants.

Grab a coffee and stay a while. | Rendering via Daniel Stowe Conservancy

The great outdoors

The Kimbrell Lost Hollow Children’s Garden is growing to include a brand new 0.5-mile kids’ Adventure Trail and Prairie Castle Playground, set to open in June.

The conservancy also looks to elevate visitors' outdoor experience with a new fishing pier being installed and the return of the annual Race Series for all you avid runners out there.

Come celebrate

Daniel Stowe is celebrating its next chapter with a weekend-long party. Your Path to Spring kicks off Friday, April 18-Sunday, April 20.

Friday and Saturday will have guided educational trail walks to explore renovated trails, live music, crafts for kids, and more. The weekend culminates with Spring Trails and Cottontails — an Easter celebration with games and crafts for kids, live rabbits, and chances to enjoy the gardens and celebrate spring.