Stunning Landscapes & hidden gems

Garden Tours

Stroll through lush landscapes, vibrant floral displays, and expertly designed spaces that will inspire your own green thumb. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or simply love beautiful outdoor spaces, this special access to unique gardens only happens during the festival. Plot your path and be part of this unforgettable botanical journey!

garden symposium flower beds
Date

Saturday, June 6th

Time

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location

Various Locations in Greenwood County

Cost

Free To The Public

Hosted by
Sponsored by
Questions? Contact Us
Event Chair

Jan Coffey

2026 Garden Tour Locations

Edible Garden City Garden at Uptown Market

220 Maxwell Avenue, Behind the Splash Pad

Stroll along the beautiful linear garden, where vegetables are free for anyone in need.  Started by the Lakeland’s Master Gardeners and now tended in partnership with the City of Greenwood.

 The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection

700 Main St South, Greenwood

Experience a beautiful outdoor linear garden featuring lots of azaleas and other shade-loving plants, as well as a walk through a beautiful labyrinth.  An added attraction is the unique outdoor altar and an indoor courtyard garden you won’t want to miss.

 The Teaching Gardens of Ann & Steve Barklow

110 Ferry Cove Rd, Greenwood

Step into a vibrant living landscape that showcases native plants alongside pollinator and larval host species, all working together to support a thriving ecosystem.  Learn simple, effective mosquito control strategies that protect both your comfort and the beneficial insects we depend on.  Explore raised vegetable beds for practical ideas on growing your own food while gardening in harmony with nature.

The Teaching Garden of Barb Munch

108 Ferry Cove Rd, Greenwood

Once a sad stretch of hard-packed clay and black plastic, this space has staged a full comeback.  This garden shows what’s possible in those narrow front beds so many homes are plagued with, moving beyond the traditional clipped shrubs for something more natural and alive.  With a little muscle, a lot of leaf mulch, and plenty of patience, it’s now buzzing with bees, butterflies, and even a few appreciative toads.  Be sure to check out the demonstration brush pile; it’s more than a pile of sticks, it’s a wildlife haven.  Have a gardening question?   Swing by the “Ask the Master Gardener” booth.  We love to talk plants.

 The Teaching Garden of Lisa Heller

311 Waters Edge Rd, Greenwood

Welcome to the thoughtfully designed garden where soft lavender obelisks in the front garden support flowering vines and create a striking vertical focal point.  Around the pool, a lush collection of roses offers beauty and seasonal color in a relaxing setting. Along the way, learn about deer-resistant plant choices, practical solutions for Japanese beetles, and the enchanting design of a moon garden that comes alive at dusk.

The Kitson Market Home and Gardens of Jim & Tiffany Johnson

601 Kitson St, Greenwood

Do not miss this secret garden beckoning from beyond its walls.  This hidden gem is an on-going labor of love for the owners of this beautiful and historic home.  Meander through the gate and enter the pool area, continuing past the koi pond, into the Zen Garden, and back again to the whimsical vegetable garden.  Along the way search for all the antique treasurers unearthed from the property and repurposed in creative and imaginative ways.  You won’t want to miss this relaxing and beautiful treasure.

The Gardens of Rock Presbyterian Church

122 Rock Church Rd, Greenwood

Meander along beautiful garden beds surrounding a picturesque and historical stone church.  Take some extra time and visit the historical graveyard, which includes a slave section.  Don’t miss the shade garden near the center courtyard, as well as the beautiful garden outside the sanctuary.

John & Elizabeth Holman Community Garden at Wesley Commons

1110 Marshall Road, Greenwood

You will enjoy seeing all the different raised beds lovingly tended by the residents of this retirement community.  Each bed is different, and many contain interesting and fun additions.

Horticulture Class Gardens at Piedmont Technical College

720 South Emerald Road, Greenwood

Be sure to witness all the current trends in horticulture on this leg of the tour.  Students tend these beds, and you will enjoy seeing the fruits of their labor.

Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Gardens at the Gleamns Site

229 N. Hospital Street, Greenwood

Step back in history and enjoy everything about these gardens surrounding the museum for this amazing man who did so much for the City of Greenwood.

Scroll to Top