How to Make a Beautiful Arrangement with Dried flowers!

Autumn is a beautiful time of year! The weather has cooled off and the leaves are turning colors. Join horticulturalist Viki Richardson and Brookgreen Volunteers as they help you create a beautiful dried arrangement for your table.

Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, $45 Member $60 Nonmember.Llimit of 15.

Class is full.

Joseph Rainey, From Slavery to Congress, with Dedric Bonds

Joseph Rainey was the first African Americans to be seated in the United States House of Representatives during the years of Reconstruction. He was born in Georgetown, SC on June 21, 1832.  Dedric Bonds, a native of Georgetown, SC, and is a teacher at The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences and the Managing Director of the Winyah Auditorium, will discuss Rainey’s prolific life and accomplishments.

Wall LCC Auditorium, included with Garden admission, limit of 24.

Our Vanishing Americana, A South Carolina Portrait, with Mike Lassiter

Join Mike as he travels the back roads of South Carolina with his camera, discovering old gas stations, hardware stores, and drug stores. These family-owned stores with all their charm are being replaced by Big Box and chain stores.

Wall Lowcountry Auditorium, included with garden admission, limit of 24.

CLASS IS SOLD OUT

If you missed the class last year, now is your chance to participate in a most informative and fun afternoon!  Come and learn an ancient art of dyeing cloth with indigo. This class will take you through the process, from harvesting the plant, preparing the dye, and designing a beautiful silk scarf! You will learn about the history of dyeing with indigo and enjoy a walk through our Bethea’s Garden.

Participants will be shown the ARASHI SHIBORI, also known as pole-wrapping. Arashi (Japanese for “storm”) shibori is a Japanese ancient technique that results in vertical or diagonal stripes that are reminiscent of the storm driven rain. The prepared scarf will then be dipped a few times in a non-fermented indigo bath. After unwrapping, you will enjoy the surprise of seeing everyone’s unique creation and go home with a beautiful silk scarf to enjoy for years!

Bring your own lunch and refillable water bottle.

Please wear old clothes, an old shirt or apron, a pair of rubber or latex gloves, and closed-toed shoes.

Scarf and other materials will be provided.

Leonard Pavilion, Cost: $150 members and $165 non-members, limit of 16.

Sharks of SC Coastal Waters with Daniel Abel, Professor of Marine Science at Coastal Carolina University.

How many kinds of sharks are found along our coast? Why do they congregate around piers? Why are there so many sharks in Winyah Bay, but so few in Murrells Inlet? Are they a threat to you, or you to them? Professor Abel will answer these and other questions and discuss the amazing diversity of sharks, their equally remarkable adaptations, and the status of shark populations.

Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium. Included with garden admission, limit 60.

We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming presentation, "Orchid Culture: The Basics"—an immersive introduction to the captivating world of tropical orchids. In this session, you'll uncover the intricate anatomy of orchids and understand the diversity and ecological significance of various species. We'll also provide you with expert tips and best practices for successfully cultivating these exquisite plants at home. Whether you're an avid plant enthusiast or just starting your orchid journey, this presentation promises to be both informative and inspiring. Join us to deepen your appreciation and expertise in orchid care and cultivation. 

About the Speaker: 

Tierney Rosenstock has been interested in orchids and their ecology since 2006 when she traveled to the tropics and saw them growing wild hanging from trees. Since then, she has learned about the myriad orchids in North America. She studied a North American species for her master's thesis, was a member of the Native Orchid Conference, helped lead the Adirondack Orchid Survey, and collected samples for the Smithsonian North American Orchid Conservation Center.  

Grainger McKoy presents to you jewelry for women, inspired by his personal gifts to his wife, as well as gifts for men, fine sterling silver pieces for the home, table & baby gifts, plus limited edition, life-sized sculptures available for purchase online. We invite you to visit the trunk show at Keepsakes where you'll find the work of a great American Artist and Sculptor.

Grainger McKoy, Jr., son of the artist, will be attending and available to answer questions.

The Blumera Trunk Show and Meet & Greet will be held in the Jennewein Gallery in the Rainey Sculpture Pavilion. 

With a great passion for keeping the ancient art of hand-craft alive and always seeking to be in harmony with the earth, Blumera’s collections are made-to-order and comprised of hand-carved wood and brass, hand-embroidered threads, and other unusual extraordinary fusions of sustainable materials and designs.

Blumera has been featured extensively in publications including British Vogue, Vogue India, WWD, Forbes, Harper’s Bazaar, on the red carpet, and in the hands of tastemakers globally.

Flowers of Enlightenment and the Enlightenment of Flowers

Dr. Ronald Green is a professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Coastal Carolina University and a specialist in Asian religions with a focus on the history and philosophy of Japanese Buddhism. His research interests include early Japanese Yogacara (Hosso-shu) and Kukai's Ten Abodes of Mind. He also studies Buddhist and Shinto biographies and ideas as represented along the Shikoku pilgrimage and in popular culture media including film, manga, anime, and contemporary Japanese fiction.  We are thrilled to have him present at Brookgreen, where he will highlight the symbolism of plants, including the lotus, in Buddhism.

No RSVP needed. Included with Garden admission.

Join Brookgreen’s talented aquaculture volunteers as they lead us through the summer glory of select garden pools. See beautiful water lilies in bloom as the volunteers provide insight and information on water gardening.

Meet at Keepsakes. Included with Garden admission.