The Spring house and garden season has arrived in Charleston, SC. Many of these formal gardens are synonymous with Charleston's horticultural beauty and history. I've also included some of the plantations...they are gorgeous to stroll this time of year.
Annual Festival of Houses & Gardens
Tour the private homes and gardens of Charleston’s storied past. Set in the midst of the city’s blooming season, this event offers the public a rare opportunity to get an up-close look at Charleston’s distinctive architecture, gardens, and culture while participating in tours that feature seven to 10 properties a day. Also take part in a variety of activities ranging from oyster roasts to wine tastings and luncheon lectures. Locations, times, & prices vary.
(843)722-3405
www.historiccharleston.org
When: Thursday (3/18/2010) - Saturday (4/17/2010)
Location: Downtown Charleston
The Garden Club of Charleston Annual House and Garden Tours
All proceeds from the House and Garden Tours benefit The Garden Club of Charleston's continuing projects - maintaining the gardens at the Historic Joseph Manigault House, the Heyward-Washington House, the Gateway Walk and the Healing Garden at MUSC.
www.thegardenclubofcharleston.org
When: April 9-10
Location: Downtown Charleston, SC
Kiawah Island Art and House Tour
The 10th annual Kiawah Island Art and House Tour, sponsored by the volunteer group, Gibbes, etc., will take place on Friday, April 9, 2010, from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. This year, six stunning Kiawah Island homes that showcase spectacular art collections and dramatic views of the salt marsh, creeks, ocean, and woodlands have been selected to allow touring guests a myriad of visual experiences.
http://www.gibbesmuseum.org/visit/calendar.php
Tickets: $55
When: Friday, April 9, 2pm - 6pm
Plantasia: A Green Market for Plant Lovers
Presented by the Charleston Horticultural Society.
www.charlestonhorticulturalsociety.org
When: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Location: On the grounds of the Gaillard Auditorium
FREE
Other Great Gardens and Plantations:
Magnolia Plantation: www.magnoliaplantation.com
SEE!: The camellia garden, stroll the swamp on a boardwalk, relax on the train ride, take the beautiful boat tour, and the kids will love the petting zoo.
Middleton Place:
www.middletonplace.org
SEE!: Butterfly ponds, overabundance of azaleas, formal rose garden, and giant pampered live oak tree by the river.
Drayton Hall:
www.draytonhall.org
SEE!: the historical and well preserved house, and the mirror image of the house by the pond
Cypress Gardens:
www.cypressgardens.com
SEE!: Take the canoe ride through the swamp, and see the butterfly house featuring a pet wood duck named "Woody."
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