Magnolia Park and Community Garden — Attraction in Charleston

I just love this place! It is a beautiful and interesting focal point for our neighborhood. The park manager Leslie Wade gives classes from time to time and they offer a wealth of informative and seasonal information. I had a raised bed here for a couple of years, and it served as an excellent teaching tool for my children regarding sustainable and organic food production. The community beds offer a chance to give labor and fresh food back to the community. Fresh produce from them is donated to 180 Place and provides an excellent food source for the homeless. I have met many neighbors here and enjoyed quite a bit of good old fashioned sunshine. The garden also sponsors public events like outdoor movie nights from time to time. As a native southern gardener I am proof this community garden has something to teach all of us. Although I was raised eating fresh produce from my grandfather's garden I have seen many vegetables grown that I had never seen before and discovered I like...

I love walking around the garden after my appointment in the building for some grounding with nature, however I always get asked if I have a garden by someone who has one there and makes me feel like I'm not allowed to walk around and admire the flowers and foliage. 5:30 is not a peaceful time to enjoy nature by yourself I guess, useless you dont mind people...

What a wonderful community garden! We volunteered today and took care of a few beds full of noodle beans! We washed everything picked! They take such great care of everyone’s beds and the walkways throughout. They even spawn mushrooms and cultivate bees! There is a beautiful row of pollinators around the property! Visit the shade structure if you get too...