UNCW Kresge Greenhouse

UNCW Kresge Greenhouse The Kresge Greenhouse is a living classroom/laboratory which allows for year-round supplies of botanical resources that support classes and labs.

We are available for tours by appointment only, but do enjoy visitors when we're open.

The last day of classes is finally here! Celebrate your hard work and achievements as you tackle your last finals of the...
04/29/2026

The last day of classes is finally here!
Celebrate your hard work and achievements as you tackle your last finals of the Spring semester! As we come into this summer season, embrace the warmth, have fun, relax, and try some new things!
A special congratulations to the Spring 2026 graduates, the Kresge Greenhouse wishes you the best as you continue your journey onwards!





We’ve heard you, so here it is!The Kresge Greenhouse and the Department of Art and Art History is finally hosting “Growi...
04/23/2026

We’ve heard you, so here it is!

The Kresge Greenhouse and the Department of Art and Art History is finally hosting “Growing in 3D” plant sale next Thursday, April 30! From 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, come support our ART 370 students by purchasing one of their 3D printed clay planters and pot it with a desired greenhouse plant!
We’ll be located in front of the greenhouse in the garden area with tables of plants you’d want in your spring garden! A selection of veggies, herbs, flowers, trees, succulents and more will be available. See you there!

Swipe for a sneak peak of the 3D printed clay planters!







The Kresge Greenhouse is more than just plants! Did you know it’s also one of the first applied learning spaces on campu...
04/16/2026

The Kresge Greenhouse is more than just plants! Did you know it’s also one of the first applied learning spaces on campus, where students can volunteer, intern, and complete their direct independent studies?
Here, we take a look at our Kresge Greenhouse Spring 2026 Environmental Engineering Intern Caden Tucker ()! As a senior environmental science student, Caden has been working in the greenhouse with Ms. Aguilar to create a tool that will benefit green spaces and plant-related communities. Swipe to find out more!





Happy Easter Break! Enjoy this poem by Elsie M. Brown and pictures of the greenhouse’s current blooms as you relax and e...
04/02/2026

Happy Easter Break! Enjoy this poem by Elsie M. Brown and pictures of the greenhouse’s current blooms as you relax and embrace this time of renewal!





We kicked off spring with a light clean up with Epsilon Eta ! Thank you for the hard work and fun. You guys were absolut...
03/30/2026

We kicked off spring with a light clean up with Epsilon Eta ! Thank you for the hard work and fun. You guys were absolutely amazing!





03/26/2026

Kresge Greenhouse + Office of Military Affairs + Frontline Gardens = A Vibe ✨☀️🌱
After last Monday’s pouring rain, the sun shone down on us the next day as we held the garden dedication ceremony for our campus and community service members! If you missed it, we’ve included lots of photos here and you’re welcome to check out the new “UNCW” boxes with added seals from each military branch in the sustainability garden in front of the greenhouse!




03/10/2026

Save the date! Please join the Kresge Greenhouse, Office of Military Affairs, and Frontline Gardens in dedicating our new “UNCW” garden boxes to our on-campus and community service members on Tuesday, March 17 at 11 A.M. See you there!





Spring Break is here already! The Kresge Greenhouse wishes you a wonderful Spring Break and congratulates you on making ...
02/27/2026

Spring Break is here already! The Kresge Greenhouse wishes you a wonderful Spring Break and congratulates you on making it halfway through the semester! Go for a walk, feel the breeze, and soak up the sun this week while you relax and rejuvenate after all your hard work!!





02/20/2026

Holidays come and go, but your support system should be here to stay! These greenhouse plants have chosen their support buddies by way of thigmotropism. Take a minute to learn this occurrence with plants. It's pretty interesting to know plants find their support too!





Valentine's Day is almost here! Have your eyes and hearts set on a plant? Here are some of the beauties growing in the g...
02/13/2026

Valentine's Day is almost here! Have your eyes and hearts set on a plant? Here are some of the beauties growing in the greenhouse. Which ones would you swipe right on?





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