Downtown Augusta’s Sacred Heart Cultural Center fundraised this year by inviting families from all over the CSRA to enjoy an extensive garden tour on Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27.
Community members were awed by five local gardens with stunning flowers, water features and an enormous amount of history as Sacred Heart also celebrated its 150th anniversary.
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., participants toured the beauty of spring while supporting Sacred Heart’s artistic and historical preservation efforts.
In addition to walking about Sacred Heart’s grounds and courtyard, garden tour attendees explored Golden Harvest’s Urban Farm, Green Court, Jenks Farmer’s Lily Farm and Twin Gables.
Sacred Heart’s garden and courtyard displayed several plants for sale on Saturday afternoon. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Bedie trees and blossoms, Sacred Heart’s courtyard displays some eye-catching artwork. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Colorful flowers are shown to community members at this year’s Sacred Heart garden tour. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Downtown Augusta’s Sacred Heart Cultural Center features beautiful trees and stained glass windows. Staff photo by Liz Wright.The Sacred Heart Cultural Center is known for amazing locals and out-of-towners, while working to preserve art and history. Funds from the garden tour will go towards directly benefiting the cultural center’s artistic mission. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Birds and other wildlife could be spotted or heard from Sacred Heart’s annual fundraiser. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Flowers of various colors and shapes are showcased within Sacred Hearts’ garden and courtyard. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Yellow flowers shine brightly in the sunlight within the Golden Harvest’s Urban Farm. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Hens and a rooster strut on Golden Harvest’s Urban Farm in Downtown Augusta. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Brightly covered flowers impress audiences as they sway in the gentle breeze on Saturday afternoon. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Pet rocks are displayed as decoration at the Golden Harvest’s Urban Farm. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Featuring 40 raised beds, the Golden Harvest’s Urban Farm actively seeks to ease Augusta’s food desert problem by growing food for the Master’s Table Soup Kitchen. Staff photo by Liz Wright.The Golden Harvest’s Urban Farm displays various colorful flowers and produce in an effort to feed the poor and homeless via the Master’s Table Soup Kitchen. Staff photo by Liz Wright.The Golden Harvest’s Urban Farm displays various colorful flowers and produce in an effort to feed the poor and homeless via the Master’s Table Soup Kitchen. Staff photo by Liz Wright.With the support of community volunteers, blueberries and other fresh fruits are growing at the Golden Harvest’s Urban Farm. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Greens and vegetables are heartily growing at the Golden Harvest’s Urban Farm this spring. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Pet chickens wander about the garden at the Golden Harvest’s Urban Farm. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Thanks to the state’s warm spring weather, fresh strawberries are starting to peek out at the Golden Harvest’s Urban Farm. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Twin Gables, part of a 1911 Dutch Columbia Revival home, features various colored flowers and blooms. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Twin Gables’s was later augmented with southern, climate-friendly plants by Augusta’s Julia Lester Dillion, the South’s first female landscape designer. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Several brightly colored Snapdragons wowed garden explorers during Sacred Heart’s Garden Tour on Saturday. Staff photo by Liz Wright.A multitude of colored roses and Camillas are displayed at Twin Gables’ garden on Friday and Saturday, April 26, and 27. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Twin Gables, a historic garden dating back to the early 1900s, showcases blooms, statues and water features as part of Sacred Heart’s annual fundraiser. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Twin Gables became the home for the presidents of Augusta Unversity in 1984, but is now home to a young family who is caring for the gardens, which were previously owned by a maternal great-grandparent. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Twin Gables’ gardens showcase a lovely, tiled sign on the back wall beside trees and bushes. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Bright red berries peek out within the gardens of Twin Gables. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Twin Gables’ gardens also displayed beautiful water features which housed various fish. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Twin Gables’ gardens had new blooms continuing to grow on Saturday, despite recent coldfronts. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Twin Gables’ naturally housed creatures includes cicadas. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Roses and Camillas are displayed at the front of Twin Gables’ gardens. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Green Court’s gardens feature giant trees with large trunks and intricate branch patterns. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Green Court was originally built in 1823 but grew in size and ornamentation thanks to various successive owners. The home has been owned by many notable Augustans, including Georgia Gov. Charles J. Jenkins. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Imported from Italy, Green Court showcases several statutes depicting holy and beautiful figures. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Green Court displays baby cherubs beside garden stairs. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Green Court’s garden features water fountains, statues and flowers beside a historic house from the 1800s. Staff photo by Liz Wright.The current owners of Green Court, who purchased the property two years ago, are actively working to restore the gardens’ original grandeur. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Jenks Farmer’s Lily Farm features, a variety of flowers. Photo courtesy of Sacred Heart Cultural Center.Jenks Farmer’s Lily Farm houses several donkeys in its donkey pastures. Photo courtesy of Sacred Heart Cultural Center.A variety of flowers are displayed at the Jenks Farmer’s Lily Farm in Beech Island, S.C. Photo courtesy of Sacred Heart Cultural Center.Jenks Farmer’s Lily Farm displays several kinds of plants and flowers throughout the property. Photo courtesy of Sacred Heart Cultural Center.Jenks Farmer’s Lily Farm displays several kinds of plants and flowers throughout the property. Photo courtesy of Sacred Heart Cultural Center.
Liz Wright started with The Augusta Press in May of 2022, and loves to cover a variety of community topics. She strives to always report in a truthful and fair manner, which will lead to making her community a better place. In June 2023, Liz became the youngest recipient and first college student to have been awarded the Georgia Press Association's Emerging Journalist of the Year. With a desire to spread more positive news, she especially loves to write about good things happening in Augusta. In her spare time, she can be found reading novels or walking her rambunctious Pitbull.
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