Beautiful homes and gardens are a sight to behold. A lot of work and keen creativity is needed to be able to cultivate a rich and blooming garden. That is why some owners take pride in opening their homes for others to marvel at a job well done.

The Garden Club of Charleston holds a house and garden tours each spring for its members and other participants. The tour will include a visitation of Charlestons historic and magnificent homes and their gardens. Fine and awesome flower arrangements by the club members adorn these beautiful historic homes. The owners of these homes have graciously opened their doors for the garden club and its visitors to see.

The House and Garden Tours are able to set-up few rules and regulations in relation to their touring activity. Children below 12 years of age are not permitted to attend because of the long travel that might compromise their comfort. Children also tend to be playful and the club does not want to them to break anything in this private homes. Attendees are encouraged to don their comfortable clothing and walking shoes as the place possess a humid climate. The participants will walk on streets lined with bricks and cobblestones that is why high heels are not advisable.

The proceeds of the tour programs are used to preserve and maintain two historic houses namely: The Joseph Manigault House Garden and The Heyward-Washington Garden respectively. These two houses are part of The Charleston Museum. The Heyward-Washington place is named after the late President Washington because he was once a visitor there. The Garden Club also maintains and sponsors the healing garden of the Psychiatric Center of The Medical University of South Carolina.

You may visit your local listings so you can catch a glimpse of their tours and be part of their organizations advocacy.