The Sacred Heart Garden Festival was back this weekend after a two-year hiatus. Attendees could visit vendors both inside and outside Sacred Heart and shop for upscale garden tools and decorations, fine linens, pottery and a huge variety of herbs and other plants. Lecturers offer ideas for landscape design, foodscapes and topiaries. The butterfly garden was a particular colorful treat featuring plantings of red salvia and yellow-gold marigolds. By Saturday morning, all but two butterflies had escaped, but the garden itself was a treat to visit.
Following a stop at Sacred Heart, those who chose to include the garden tour in their day had six options, three in Summerville and three in Columbia County, including a majestic formal garden; an urban garden complete with chickens, rabbits and vegetable plantings; and a wildlife garden.
Abby Bryant gives a demonstration on “Effortless Flower Arranging” at the annual Sacred Heart Garden Festival on Saturday, April 23, 2022. MIKE ADAMS/PHOTO. Mike Gibson demonstrats his trimming skills as he talks about his love for Topiary at the annual Sacred Heart Garden Festival on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Photo by Mike Adams Dena Lyons, right, helps Sue Wilson, center, try on an article of clothing from her clothing line at the annual Sacred Heart Garden Festival on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Photo by Mike AdamsShoppers take a look at the metal art that was on display at the annual Sacred Heart Garden Festival on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Photo by Mike AdamsArtist Monica Wells works on a painting at the annual Sacred Heart Garden Festival on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Photo by Mike AdamsCampbell Vaughn gives a talk on Navigating Your Landscape at the annual Sacred Heart Garden Festival on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Photo by Mike Adams
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