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St. Pauls Garden Club 2027 Tour
Come Into My Garden
May 1, 2027
Get ready to join us for the bi-annual garden tour coming in May, 2027! Ticket sales open soon!
November Meeting: "Celebrating Planting Blessings Where You Are" November 11, 2026
A holiday-themed meeting featuring speaker Camille Campbell (SPGC President), whose family once ran a Christmas tree farm, teaching members to make a wreath or arrangement. Note: location changes to Wesley Methodist Church this month.
Arbor Day Celebration
December 5, 2026
A family day and tree giveaway hosted by the club at St. Paul's Public Library in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation's mission to plant and celebrate trees. Includes a library tour, family activities, and a free tree to take home.
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February Meeting: "Arrangements From the Past Planted Where You Are"
February 10, 2027
A Sogetsu Ikebana workshop on Japanese flower arranging led by Sandy Pait of Ikebana International. Members are encouraged to let their imagination bloom with this contemporary design style.
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April Meeting: "Birds of Paradise Where You're Planted"
April 14, 2027
Clemson Extension Associate Tess Moody speaks on bird migration through the Lowcountry, paired with a floral design challenge to craft a feathered friend from natural materials.
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Pearl Fryer Topiary Garden
Fall Field Trip
October 9, 2026
A day trip to the famous topiary garden in Bishopville, SC, created by self-taught artist Pearl Fryar starting in the 1980s from a cleared cornfield. Meet at Food Lion in Ravenel at 8:30 a.m.; $10 donation per attendee, bring a bag lunch.
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Holiday Market
November 21, 2026
An annual special project collecting new gift donations (games, gift cards, teen books) for patients at MUSC Children's Hospital. Chaired by Marie Bolick; bring items to the November meeting or contact her directly.
December Meeting: "Swap Plantings From Where You're Planted"
December 9, 2026
The last meeting of the year, featuring a seed-packet swap and a holiday potluck. Hosted by the Board of Directors at noon (an hour later than usual).
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March Meeting: "Lowcountry Camellias and Tea"
March 17, 2027
An expert from the Charleston Tea Garden shares the history of the Camellia sinensis plant and its role in Lowcountry tea production. Note: meeting held one week later than the normal schedule.
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May Meeting: "Tour, Consume & Enjoy Where You're Planted"
May 12, 2027
The final meeting of the club year, featuring a plant swap potluck and the swearing-in of new officers. Hosted by Jered and Danielle Crosby at Enchanted Oaks.
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October Meeting: "Planting Produce Where You're Planted" October 14, 2026
Featuring speaker Lee Glover, a fifth-generation farmer and author of Field Trip – My Years on a John's Island Farm, discussing tomatoes and local produce development. Held at Christ St. Paul's Church Ministry Center, 11 a.m.
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MUSC Children's Hospital Gift Drive — donations due by December 1, 2026
An annual special project collecting new gift donations (games, gift cards, teen books) for patients at MUSC Children's Hospital. Chaired by Marie Bolick; bring items to the November meeting or contact her directly.
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January Meeting: "Consume What's Planted Where You Are" January 13, 2027
Speaker Greg Johnsman of Marsh Hen Mill presents "Grits and Grains," sharing the story of his family's milling business rooted in Sea Island farming traditions.
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Boone Hall Plantation
Spring Field Trip
March 22, 2027
A day trip including a private house tour, self-guided garden and Butterfly Pavilion tours, and Gullah storytelling. $26 non-refundable reservation due by the February meeting.
