Saturday, March 28, 2009

Charleston's House and Garden Tours

By Mara Hernandez-Capili

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 sponsors an annual House and Garden Tours for the visiting public. In here, they will see beautiful houses and their gardens. Fine and awesome flower arrangements by the club members adorn these beautiful historic homes. The tour is set each spring when the flowers are in full bloom and their fragrance are scattered on the surroundings.

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 go annually to two historical houses that are part of The Charleston National Museum. These two houses are: The Joseph Manigault House Garden and The Heyward-Washington Garden. The Heyward-Washington place is named after the late President Washington because he was once a visitor there. The club also sponsors the Psychiatric Centers healing garden of The Medical University of South Carolina. Numerous activities for the benefits of the patients are reportedly held at the healing garden.

It is great to know that there is an organization like this that is dedicated in beautifying places and helping others. Please visit your local listings to find the clubs house and garden tours schedules.

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