Garden fest Oct. 17-19 at Middleton
The Holy City's botanical heritage will be celebrated during the fourth Charleston Garden Festival at Middleton Place. Those who attend the Oct. 17-19 festival are promised an enriching experience.
"Metamorphosis," this year's festival theme, is designed to encourage guests to become more intimate with plants and their life cycles as well as assist visitors to be more environmentally sensitive.
"Whether you're a professional landscape architect or just a weekend backyard gardener, there is a lecture, demonstration or tour sure to fit your interest," says Pat Kennedy, vice president of marketing for the Middleton Place Foundation, the festival's sponsor.
Nationally recognized horticulturists Allan Armitage and Elizabeth Dean will speak Oct. 17. Armitage, a respected author and plant expert from Athens, will discuss native plants. Dean, owner of Wilkerson Mill Gardens of Palmetto, Ga., will discuss drought-resistant flora indigenous to the South.
"The CGF lecture series is designed to illuminate the natural bond between humans and cultivation," says Helen Rutledge, the festival's executive director.
"Our distinguished speakers will each address an important aspect of how gardening affects our community: from farm to table to our beautiful surroundings."
The festival includes nine exhibit gardens that will be judged on their creator's interpretation of the "Metamorphosis" theme. All of the exhibit materials will be recycled, repurposed or reused after the garden is disassembled.
In addition, the festival's competition series includes four divisions: horticulture, design, photography and the art of recycling, a newspaper mache sculpture competition open to elementary through high school students.
On Oct. 18, festival activities will focus on families and those enthusiastic about preparing and consuming fine foods. Children's activities will include the Barnyard Olympics and Dr. Seuss picnic. Additionally, there will be a cook's tour, food lectures and demonstrations and a gourmet feast.
On Oct. 19, there will be demonstrations and practical advice on composting, using organisms to attack pollutants and eco-friendly lawn care. Landscape designers will craft gardens using environmentally sound gardening techniques, designs and tools.
Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. For tickets or additional information, visit www.charlestongardenfestival.org or call 556-6020. The fee includes admission to Middleton Place, the manicured gardens, exhibit gardens, demonstrations and festival market.
The festival benefits the Middleton Place Foundation.
Reach Wevonneda Minis at 937-5705 or wminis@postandcourier.com.
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