Courses

(GAR10026) NATIVE PLANTS THAT KEEP YOUR GARDEN BLOOMING

Discover how beautiful native plants can be. Learn how to maintain color in your Lowcountry garden through every season using plants that thrive naturally.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(GAR10126) PLANT WALK

Join Laura Lee Rose for a guided walk in the historic Point neighborhood. Explore iconic Southern plants and learn which species to avoid.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(GAR10226) BONSAI: THE LIVING ART OF CREATING MINIATURE TREES

Learn the art of bonsai by creating miniature trees from seed, collected, or nursery material. This beginner-friendly course covers essential techniques, culminating in transforming a live tree into a bonsai.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(GAR10326) CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS FLOWERS, FOOD, AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE LOWCOUNTRY

The Lowcountry is rich in natural beauty, sustainable farming, and community traditions that connect us to the land. In this course, you'll explore horticulture, pollinators, native plants, and sustainable agriculture through the voices of local growers and experts. Participants will have the opportunity on Thursday, October 8, to take guided visits to area farms, including Helena Hills Farm, D&S Plantation, and Rollen's Raw Grains. More details will be provided in class.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(GAR10426) FALL AND WINTER PLANTINGS: ADDING COLOR, TEXTURE AND DRAMA

The instructor will bring in several live plants of the Lowcountry that thrive during the winter months that will add color, texture and drame to your landscape.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(GAR10526) NATIVE PLANTS

Native Plant Week is designated by the South Carolina Legislature. Join Laura Lee Rose for an overview of the best native plants for the Lowcountry.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(GAR300) TROPICAL PLANTS FOR THE SUMMER AND FAVORITES

Our instructor will bring several live plants of the Lowcountry that thrive in the summer that will add color, texture and drama to the landscape.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.