Bloom Charleston

Schedule

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Colonial Lake Park | Charleston, SC

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Blooming with Possibility: A celebration of beautiful public parks & gardens
About this Event

Bloom Charleston is where Charleston’s historic charm, natural beauty and rich history of horticultural innovations converge to create a vibrant celebration of public parks and gardens. Born out of the vision and dedication of the Charleston Parks Conservancy, Bloom Charleston seeks to inspire and empower our community by showcasing the transformative power of thoughtful garden design, innovative sustainability practices, and meaningful collaboration.



What to Expect:

Public Ribbon Cutting: Join city officials, key supporters and Conservancy staff as we unveil the 2025 Idea Garden at Colonial Lake and officualy kick off the Bloom Charleston festical!

World-Class Speakers:

  • Molly Hendry - Roots & Ramblings Landscape Design
  • Miranda Crowell - Better Homes & Gardens
  • Stephen Eich - Hollander Design Landscape Architects
  • Lucy Hunter - Lucy the Flower Hunter
  • Michael Perry - "Mr. Plant Geek"
  • Joan McDonald - The Gardeners Green
  • Ryan McEneney - Spokesperson, Endless Summer® Hydranges + First Editions® Shrubs & Trees
  • and more!

Live Demonstrations:

  • Lucy the Flower Hunter
  • The Gardeners Green
  • and more!

Plant for Your Parks Plant Sale: Let the Conservancy help you turn your park inspiration into a reality! Browse a thoughtfully curated plant palette inspired by our unique park gardens and designed to thrive in Charleston’s unique environments — whether your garden is sunny, shaded, or somewhere in between. Expect selections perfect for attracting pollinators and adding color to your landscape.

Buxton Books Garden Bookstore: Buxton Books will offer a selection of inspiring gardening, design, and lifestyle books curated by our expert speakers. Get your book personalized and meet renowned authors at dedicated book signings throughout the day.



Opening Night Garden Party

October 17, 2025
Colonial Lake, Charleston SC
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Cost: $250

Be among the first to experience the new Idea Garden at Colonial Lake during an unforgettable evening of garden inspiration and celebration. Mingle with garden luminaries while enjoying a champagne toast and special remarks from Idea Garden designer Molly Hendry, followed by a floral presentation by award-winning British designer and artist Lucy Hunter and an exclusive rare tree auction benefiting the Charleston Parks Conservancy. Guests will enjoy the Charleston Symphony Orchestra’s string quartet.

  • Tickets go on sale June 2, 2025 for $250 and include specialty cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and an enchanting atmosphere filled with floral installations, music, and more.


Bloom Charleston Festival

October 18, 2025
Colonial Lake and Moultrie Park, Charleston SC
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: FREE


Join us for a full day of inspiring talks on gardening, design, cutting edge plants and more. Thanks to the generous support of sponsors and partners, these speaker sessions are free to attend. We encourage you to RSVP to help us plan accordingly and ensure the best experience for all guests.
Enjoy casual, tented outdoor seating - the perfect spot to hear from local, regional and international experts sharing inspiration drawn from their work in gardens and landscapes around the world.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from some of the best in the field! More details, including the full speaker schedule, will be shared soon — check back for updates.

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Where is it happening?

Colonial Lake Park, 46-54 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, United States

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Charleston Parks Conservancy

Host or Publisher Charleston Parks Conservancy

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