Grow Your Knowledge

Garden Symposium

Calling all garden lovers, new plant parents, and lifelong learners! This year’s SC Festival of Flowers Garden Symposium is blooming with fresh inspiration. Begin your day with refreshments and networking, then dive into a captivating presentation and choose the concurrent sessions that fit your gardening style.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, you’ll leave with practical tips, fresh inspiration, and the confidence to grow something beautiful.

Garden Symposium Event Program

9:30 AM

Welcome & Registration with refreshments and networking.

10:00 AM

Keynote: Dr. Brandon Huber, Confessions of a Plant Collector

11:00 AM Sessions

Session A – Bridget Uzar, Orchids & Their Companions
Discover how to successfully grow orchids and pair them with complementary plants to create stunning, thriving displays.

Session B – Nicole Goodman, Invasives: Garden with the Bigger Picture
Learn how to identify and manage invasive plants while making more sustainable, ecosystem-friendly gardening choices.

12:00 PM Noon

Lunch

1:00 PM Sessions

Session C – Mike Royal, Creation Trees: Behind the Scenes
Go behind the scenes with Creation Trees to explore the design, care, and creativity behind custom tree installations.

Session D – Samantha Brown, Rethinking the Lawn: Practical Alternatives for Modern Landscapes
Explore low-maintenance, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional lawns that add beauty and function to your landscape.

2:10 PM Workshops

Workshop 1 – Jackie Jordan, Leaf & Stem Propagation
Get hands-on experience learning simple techniques to grow new plants from cuttings you can take home and try yourself.

Workshop 2 – Drew Jeffers, Plant Problem Boot Camp
Diagnose common plant issues and learn practical solutions to keep your garden healthy and thriving.