A Legacy of Gardening and Conservation
The Palmetto Garden Club of South Carolina is a historic nonprofit civic organization based in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1935 by 21 civic-minded members, the club promotes gardening education, civic improvement, historic garden preservation, and environmental conservation.
The club has been a member of The Garden Club of America’s Zone VIII since 1941. Through educational programs, community projects, flower shows, and conservation initiatives, its members continue a longstanding tradition of service and horticultural stewardship.
Among the club’s notable civic projects is the restoration of the historic Hampton-Preston House and Gardens in Columbia. The project received national recognition as a 1984 Garden Club of America Founders Fund runner-up.
The Palmetto Garden Club also supports community engagement through regional flower shows, Garden Club of America zone meetings, conservation programs, and the annual Old Rose Show at the South Carolina State Fair.