Wed, May 21
|Splendor Oaks Farm
Lunch and Learn: Roots at the Edge: Native Plants & the Francis Marion National Forest
Join us at Splendor Oaks Farm with Nancy and George Platt for a one-of-a-kind Lunch & Learn set on the edge of the Francis Marion National Forest. Explore the power of native plants, forest-edge ecology, and sustainable growing in one of the Lowcountry’s most peaceful and inspiring landscapes.
Time & Location
May 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Splendor Oaks Farm, 716 Splendor Oak Ln, Huger, SC 29450, USA
About the event
Join us Wednesday, May 21 @ 10 am for a unique and enriching Lunch & Learn at Splendor Oaks Farm in Huger, SC, nestled on the edge of the Francis Marion National Forest. Hosted by Nancy and George Platt, this event will take you deep into the world of native plants that thrive in the transitional zones between forest and field.
Nancy Platt, founder of Indigenous LLC, is a seasoned educator who has spent the last 18 years developing horticultural programs in Charleston and Berkeley County Schools. From cultivating pollinator-friendly natives with her students to creating a longleaf pine understory with Boone Hall, Nancy brings a wealth of experience and passion for South Carolina’s native flora.
At Splendor Oaks, the Platts grow a wide variety of native perennials, maintain greenhouses, gardens, and even a hydroponic system—all while producing much of their own food. You'll hear how they grow, propagate, and care for…