Nature-based Sculptures

A Chameleon Meadow - In Praise of Shadows
Dedicated on June 19, 2007, artists Yvette Dede of Charleston (pictured left) and Hiroko Inoue of Japan spent February 2007 creating this majestic work of art that Clemson University President James Barker remarked as resembling "a fossil rising up from the earth" in his key note address. More ...

Garden Education

Learning about nature, the environment and gardening by experiencing it hands-on makes for a lifetime of enjoyment. From school programs and nature walks to gardening classes, you’ll find something to inspire you. The South Carolina Botanical Garden has something for everyone! More ...

Campbell Geology Museum

The Color Purple Spectacular amethyst geodes are collected from Brazil, but this purple variety of quartz also occurs in North and South Carolina and Georgia. Did you know amethyst is the state gem stone of South Carolina? More ...

Hosta Garden

A highlight of every garden visit is to see the award-winning Cruickshank Hosta Garden. The peaceful waterfall tumbles into the pond filled with colorful Koi fish. The picnic area is just across the pond with a view of this spectacular garden. Enjoy the serenity of this shady, garden with its inviting benches. More ...

Torch Lily or Kniphofia uvaria from the South Carolina Botanical Gardens: Photo by Walker Massey

Nature-based Sculptures

What is the SCBG?

The South Carolina Botanical Garden welcomes over 100,000 visitors annually to its 295-acres of woodlands, streams, ponds, nature & walking trails, award-winning niche gardens and a peaceful waterfall.

Picnic with your family or school group next to the beautiful hosta garden waterfall and pond. Sign up for a education program and learn about gardening in this area. Buy plants and support the garden at our plant sales in Spring & Fall... there's something for everyone at the South Carolina Botanical Garden.

Other Resources

Campbell Geology Museum

Hanover House

Clemson Public Service

South Carolina Information Hwy

Featured Artist Gallery
April – June

Deana Chavis Baker

Artist

A native South Carolinian, Deana was born in Newberry and grew up in Bennettsville. At an early age she painted along side her mother and was introduced to oil painting, drawing, sculpture, and set design. She also inherited a love for nature and the beauty of the South Carolina landscape. Today, through self taught techniques, private lessons, research, and community projects involving the visual arts, she is a diversified working artist who enjoys a kaleidoscope of mediums and subject matter.
Her artwork has been featured in theSouthern Living®Idea Home,
The Wren House , Clemson, S.C.

spider illustration

Campbell Geology Museum

Check out Clemson's oldest cat Smilodon - a full size replica of a saber-toothed cat.

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