If you’ve ever stopped by the Sandhills Farmers Market off Clemson Road in Columbia then it’s possible you’ve heard of the Carolina Children’s Garden.
It’s also possible that without a second thought you’ve driven right by the directional sign that merely says “Children’s Garden.” If so, then little did you know this amazing unique park/garden in South Carolina even existed.
Flickr/Gemma Billings The Sandhills Farmers Market is a local weekly community resource in Columbia. It’s located at the Clemson University Sandhill Research and Education Center.One of six Clemson research and education facilites located throughout the Palmetto State, the Sandhills center is a mystery to some, but the mission is simple. This facility beckons to foster economic and community development as well as stewardsthip toward the environment.
Facebook/Carolina Children’s Garden Big fancy words for a simple mission whose goals brought about the development of the Carolina Children’s Garden.
Facebook/Carolina Children’s Garden This two-acre teaching garden is a serene oasis in an otherwise busy part of Columbia.
Photo Credit And it’s open to the public, for FREE, daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Photo Credit The Carolina Children’s Garden boasts nine themed gardens, all built with the intent of teaching kids stewardship of the land.
Photo Credit There’s a “Winnie The Pooh” garden, complete wtih a topiary-like statue of a bear.
Photo Credit You’ll love the “Three Bears’ Homestead,” and the cute gardening containers dotting the landscape around the bears’ cottage.
Photo Credit It’s only two acres, but you’ll be surprised how entertaining this hidden park can be. You’ll find ample seating, as well as two porta-potty options and a water fountain to accommodate your needs.
Photo Credit The garden makes a wonderful respite from the fast pace of Columbia. Pets are permitted, but they have to be leashed.
Photo Credit Go on a Tuesday between May and the last Tuesday before Thanksgiving in November and you can enjoy both the Farmers Market AND the Carolina Children’s Garden. The Sandhills Farmers Market is open from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Address: 900 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229. From Clemson Road, look for the sign that says “Sandhills Farmers Market” or look for the big “Clemson Institute For Economic and Community Development” sign. Pull in there and folllow the signs to the Carolina Children’s Garden. Here’s a Google map with the location.
Flickr/Gemma Billings
The Sandhills Farmers Market is a local weekly community resource in Columbia. It’s located at the Clemson University Sandhill Research and Education Center.One of six Clemson research and education facilites located throughout the Palmetto State, the Sandhills center is a mystery to some, but the mission is simple. This facility beckons to foster economic and community development as well as stewardsthip toward the environment.
Facebook/Carolina Children’s Garden
Big fancy words for a simple mission whose goals brought about the development of the Carolina Children’s Garden.
This two-acre teaching garden is a serene oasis in an otherwise busy part of Columbia.
Photo Credit
And it’s open to the public, for FREE, daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Carolina Children’s Garden boasts nine themed gardens, all built with the intent of teaching kids stewardship of the land.
There’s a “Winnie The Pooh” garden, complete wtih a topiary-like statue of a bear.
You’ll love the “Three Bears’ Homestead,” and the cute gardening containers dotting the landscape around the bears’ cottage.
It’s only two acres, but you’ll be surprised how entertaining this hidden park can be. You’ll find ample seating, as well as two porta-potty options and a water fountain to accommodate your needs.
The garden makes a wonderful respite from the fast pace of Columbia. Pets are permitted, but they have to be leashed.
Go on a Tuesday between May and the last Tuesday before Thanksgiving in November and you can enjoy both the Farmers Market AND the Carolina Children’s Garden. The Sandhills Farmers Market is open from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Did you know this wonderful spot existed in Columbia? Here are other great gardens and parks to check out in South Carolina.
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