Promote research and education in horticulture  
Nestled among fields of corn and soybeans, this dynamic 65-acre garden is set in the rural Pee Dee region near Lake City, South Carolina. Embracing its southern pastoral setting through an informal, expressive design scheme, the garden is a careful blend of exuberant plant displays, bounding meadows and enduring vistas of grey-green pines. Woven throughout this aesthetic tapestry are innovative research, educational programs and community outreach. The resulting union of art and scholarship is a dazzling example of the modern botanical garden.

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Located near Lake City, South Carolina, we’re a non-profit organization committed to creating gardens that inform, inspire and delight. By combining cutting edge horticultural practices and rural gardening traditions, we’re reinterpreting what it means to be a Southern garden. The staff is comprised of dedicated professionals who are not only passionate about gardening, but also enjoy sharing this special place with others. Come and experience Southern hospitality in this jewel of the Pee Dee.