Mon, Feb 09
|MUSC Drug Discovery Building
Cultivating Minds Series: Rick Darke: The Wild Garden in the 21st Century
Explore the evolution of wild gardening with Rick Darke as he traces the movement from William Robinson to today’s regenerative landscapes. Through striking historic and modern images, he’ll reveal practical design and management insights that inspire a wilder, more resilient approach to gardening.
Time & Location
Feb 09, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
MUSC Drug Discovery Building , 70 President St, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
About the event
Cultivating Minds Lecture Series
Rick Darke: The Wild Garden in the 21st Century
Join Rick Darke for a fascinating look at the history of wild gardening, tracing its roots from William Robinson’s groundbreaking ideas to the innovative ecological practices shaping landscapes today. Through a dynamic mix of historic images and contemporary examples, Rick will explore how regenerative landscapes around the world offer valuable lessons for modern gardeners and land stewards.
This visually rich lecture highlights design principles, management strategies, and the enduring ethic of working with nature rather than against it — inspiring all of us to cultivate wilder, more resilient places close to home.
Rick Darke is a landscape designer, field botanist, horticulturist, and author who leads RICK DARKE LLC, a Pennsylvania-based consulting firm dedicated to the conservation, design, and long-term management of living landscapes. His work blends art, ecology, and cultural geography, resulting in projects that range from parks…