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CHS HORT’s Strategic Plan: Growing Into the Future
We have always believed in the power of gardens to bring people together, inspire creativity, and transform communities. FY25 was no...
Sep 13


Stay Sharp: Happy Tools, Happy Plants!
A dull pair of pruners can make gardening feel like a struggle—jagged cuts, extra effort, and even damage to your plants. But with a little
Jan 30


Beth McGinty’s extraordinary garden and plant list
Beth has generously shared her plant list with us, featuring the standout species that make her garden extraordinary.
Nov 14, 2024


Community Survey
Nov 11 Help Shape the Future of the HORT! As the Charleston Horticultural Society celebrates 25 years, we reflect on our achievements...
Nov 11, 2024


Go Native for Animals: op-ed by Rebecca Fanning
Rebecca Fanning: Director of Resilience and Natural Resource Mangement, Town of Sullivans Island “Who really knew that it’s all about the...
Oct 19, 2024


Honoring Ruth Knopf’s Legacy (1935 - 2024)
Ruth Knopf in her Sullivan’s Island home with her beloved roses . With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Ruth Knopf, a beloved Charleston...
Oct 16, 2024


A forgotten necessity: How our gardens can ground us
By: Darcy Whalen Sept 8, 2024 We live in a world today where technology has become such an integral part of our lives. It guides us in...
Sep 12, 2024


Natives vs Non-natives vs Invasives
Learn the difference between natives, Non-natives and invasives from Sharleen Johnson of Native Plants to the People.
Aug 3, 2024


Protecting and Preserving
The HORT Seeks to Protect and Preserve the Nature of the Lowcountry - Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
Jul 11, 2024


HELP BUILD OUR HORT COMMUNITY
KIM ASHLEY, BOARD VICE CHAIR and GOVERNANCE LEAD Date: 3/27/2024 Hello Horticultural Lovers! Are you an avid gardener, plant enthusiast,...
Mar 28, 2024


Harborview to the Harbor garden tour
A sunny Sunday in Fall was the perfect backdrop for our Fall Garden Tour.
Nov 5, 2023


Gardener’s Happy Hour - Patti McGee’s iconic garden
Gardener’s Happy Hour - Patti McGee’s iconic garden
Oct 24, 2023


Pattison’s Academy - The Loutrel Charleston and The Gardener’s Green - a perfect day
A Sunny Day at the Loutrel Charleston with Pattison’s Academy’s very own Gardening Pros
Oct 16, 2023


Indigo Dyeing: Kitchen Blues with Kelly Fort
Makeshift clothes line behind the HORT office displaying our creations at the Indigo Dyeing Class
Oct 14, 2023


Camellia Sale - A blooming success!
Jan Hillis, member and Camellia aficianodo, admiring the beautiful Camellias at our most recent sale
Oct 13, 2023


Dr. Patrick McMillan - Wildflower Workshop
Patrick McMillan having fun in our Work room for his Wildflower workshop. Thanks to member Danielle Olsfag for the mural. I'd like to...
Oct 10, 2023
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