DATE: February 26, 2008
CONTACT:
Todd Steadman, (864) 656-2536
tsteadm@clemson.edu
WRITER:
Diane Palmer, (864) 656-4741
spalmer@clemson.edu
South Carolina Botanical Garden events for March
For additional event information and registration: www.clemson.edu/scbg. Registration with a credit card may be made by calling (864) 656-3405 or email scbg@clemson.edu.
Jim Sutherland and Tommy Wyche exhibit – Through March
Clemson graduate Jim Sutherland shares his love of painting scenes from the South along with photographs by Tommy Wyche. Wyche is an award-winning photographer and author of “The Blue Wall” and the recent “Quiet Reflections.” For more information on upcoming exhibits visit, www.clemson.edu/scbg.
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Location: Fran Hanson Discovery Center Gallery
The work of Elizabeth Belser Fuller - Ongoing
See the new additions to the collection of watercolors, acrylics and mixed-media works by native South Carolinian and special friend of the garden Elizabeth Belser Fuller. The collection includes a set of paintings from the island of Dominica and quilt “Garden Escape” by Marilyn Wall and Diana Pickens that was commissioned by Fuller in 2005. A $2 suggested donation supports the gallery.
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Location: Fran Hanson Discovery Center Gallery
First Friday Nature Walk – March 7
Meet at the Red Caboose for an informative walk with naturalist and Clemson University professor David Bradshaw. Wear comfortable shoes and appropriate dress. Walks generally last between one and two hours.
Fee: Free
Hours: 9 a.m.
Location: Red Caboose parking area
Ideas for warm season containers – March 11
Containers and window boxes don’t have to require watering twice a day. Mixing drought-tolerant annuals and perennials, herbs and hardy succulents in interesting combinations, using proper soil amendments and making the right container choices can create attractive plantings that survive in heat and dry weather.
Fee: $8 ($5 for garden and museum members and volunteers)
Hours: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 11
Location: Hayden Conference Center
Free admission to the Geology Museum– March 15-16
Be a garden volunteer
No matter what your background or the time you have available, there is a place for you at the S.C. Botanical Garden. Volunteer opportunities are available in grounds maintenance and gardening, education programs, special events and visitor services. Call Judith Gardner at (864) 656-3405 or email scbg@clemson.edu or go to the Web site www.clemson.edu/scbg.
Special event planning at the garden
Whether you’re planning a business meeting, birthday party or a wedding the S.C. Botanical Garden offers a peaceful setting for your important day. Call Judith Gardner of garden rentals for more information at (864) 656-3405, email scbg@clemson.edu or go to the Web site www.clemson.edu/scbg.
Garden gift shops
The Garden Gift Shop and the Campbell Geology Museum Gift Shop offer unique gifts for children and adults, including handcrafted gift items by local artists, gardening and geology books, T-shirts, logo items, jewelry and more. The Garden Gift Shop is located at the Fran Hanson Discovery Center and is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. The Campbell Geology Museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Call 656-3405 for more information.
Garden hours of operation
The South Carolina Botanical Garden is open from dawn until dusk 365 days a year. Discovery Center & Garden Gift Shop Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. The Campbell Geology Museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Call 656-3405 for more information. Admission: $3/adults and $2/children 12 and under. Annual passes available.
The Garden and Geology Museum are located on the Clemson University campus at the intersection of U.S. 76 and
Perimeter Road. The garden encompasses 295 acres of gardens, streams and woodlands, and is open year-round from sunrise to sunset, free of charge. Support the garden or Geology Museum and become a member. Contact Todd Steadman for more information at (864) 656-3405.