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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.

Join us in welcoming Guinn Wallover to share with us how native plants can be used in floating wetlands and shoreline buffers to enhance pond systems. She serves as a Water Resources Extension Agent for the coastal district and serves as coordinator of the Master Pond Manager program. Guinn is the Coordinator for the Charleston County Extension Office.

Guinn's areas of interest include pond management, surface water and groundwater monitoring and water quality analysis. Guinn is a member of the South Carolina Association of Stormwater Managers, American Water Resources Association, and South Carolina County Agricultural Agent Association. She is a Non-Commercial Pesticide Licensed Applicator, SC Stormwater BMP Inspection and Maintenance Inspector, NC Stormwater BMP Inspection and Maintenance Certified Professional, and SC Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector. 

No RSVP needed. Included with Garden admission.

July 13, 2021 is Brookgreen Gardens' 90th Birthday and we are starting off the day with a morning walk through the gardens with Page Kiniry, President and CEO. Page will be joined by Robin Salmon, Vice President of Art and Historical Collections and Curator of Sculpture, and Katherine Rowe, Vice President of Horticulture, to discuss what is new in both of their areas. 

Register for the live Zoom Webinar through the link above and tune in on Tuesday morning, July 13!

Craig Sasser, Jr., Refuge Manager for Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge, and Ray Funnye, Director of Public Services for Georgetown County and The Village Group, will team up to talk about flood events and the role/relationship between habitat conservation and flood water service. The discussion also will include public use planning of Georgetown’s Hasty Point Plantation. Free with Garden admission.