Events

State Christmas Tree

Every Christmas Season, The Columbia Garden Club selects and decorates the State Christmas tree from those offered from growers throughout the State. The Governor’s Carol Lighting is then held on the SC State House grounds to share in the season and light this magnificently decorated tree.

Christmas at the Governor’s Mansion

Every Christmas season, The Columbia Garden Club decorates the Governor’s Mansion for the First Family and the public to view during an open house. The club also holds a tea to celebrate its work. The members participate by funding 100% of these activities, designing and installing the decorations, and providing hostesses for the tea and open house. This service to the community and the State of South Carolina is a tradition lasting for over 35 years.

Project involves civic beautification, floral design, history, historic preservation, horticulture, coordination with other organizations, and encouragement of garden club work among youth.

Plant Exchange

Twice a year in the spring and fall, the club holds a community plant exchange. Members and the community participate in this project by sharing plants, seeds, and cuttings from their gardens. Members staff the exchanges and advertise the event for the community. Master Gardeners are on site to answer questions about plants. The Plant Exchange has recently featured native plants. This has been an ongoing community service project since 1927.

Project involves civic beautification, conservation of natural resources, public education, horticulture, wildflowers, native plants, and advancement of the art of gardening.

Spring Symposium