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Pink in the Swamp: The Rise of the Roseate Spoonbill at Magnolia
If you’ve noticed a sudden flash of vibrant pink while exploring the Audubon Swamp Garden, you aren’t dreaming. One of the most exciting sights at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens today is the striking Roseate Spoonbill.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Magnolia
There’s no better place to honor the "heart of the family" than surrounded by the timeless beauty of Magnolia Plantation & Gardens.
A Bird’s Eye View: Thank You, Holy City Birding
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens thanks Holy City Birding for their expert guide to our wildlife. Discover the best spots for birding in Charleston, from our seasonal rookery to the Audubon Swamp.
Celebrate National Tea Day at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Today is National Tea Day, and there’s no better place in Charleston to celebrate than Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. Whether you’re a longtime local or just visiting for the day, we invite you to slow down and savor our Global Tea Collection.
Magnolia Welcomes Fairies & Flowers
Step into a little summer magic at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens with the enchanting Fairies & Flowers exhibit happening May 22nd through July 12th!
Experience Nesting Season: The Best Bird Watching in the Charleston Lowcountry
The nesting season at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens has officially begun, and it’s turning the Audubon Swamp Garden into one of the most exciting bird watching spots in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Discover Our New Train Station
Spring has arrived and so has our new Nature Train Station!
Roots, Shoots, and Expert Advice: The Magnolia Plantation & Gardens Spring Plant Sale
On April 25th and 26th, join us at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens for our Spring Plant Sale. This event features an extraordinary lineup of guest speakers ready to share their horticultural wisdom and help your garden thrive in the unique South Carolina climate.
Grow Wild at Magnolia’s Spring Plant Sale
Spring is calling and Magnolia’s biggest plant sale of the year is the perfect way to answer!
Is Charleston’s Wisteria Invasive? How to Spot the Difference at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
It’s officially Spring in Charleston, SC and it’s likely that purple flowers cascading off of trees and buildings have caught your eye. This is Wisteria, and it's undeniably gorgeous.
All Aboard the Wildlife Boat Tour
Hop aboard the Wildlife Boat Tour. Explore along the Ashley River and get ready for a front-row view of nature at its finest!
5 Common Alligator Myths Debunked: Getting to Know Our Residents at Magnolia Plantation
At Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, the beauty of the South Carolina Lowcountry landscape is often punctuated by the sight of a prehistoric resident sunning itself on a bank or gliding through the blackwater: the American Alligator.
Preserving the Lowcountry: The Ashley River Sweep with Charleston Waterkeeper
At Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, the beauty of our grounds has always been tied to the health of the Ashley River. That’s why we teamed up with our friends at Charleston Waterkeeper last month for a Ashley River Sweep.
Sip & Stroll at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Join us on Thursday, April 16th from 6PM-8PM for an unforgettable wine stroll throughlush greenery and along our iconic oak-lined pathways.
Join the Magnolia Family. Become a Member Today!
Discover the beauty of Magnolia Plantation & Gardens through the eyes of its members—where every season inspires connection, photography, and lasting traditions.
A Spring Stroll Through Time at Magnolia
In a photograph preserved by the Library of Congress and taken around 1901, a visitor strolls along a garden path during Magnolia’s spring bloom.
Spring Awakening: Alligators Emerge from Brumation at Magnolia
As the sun climbs higher and the Lowcountry air warms, a massive transformation is occurring in the waters and wetlands around Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. Our resident American Alligators are stirring, marking one of the most exciting things to do in Charleston, SC during the spring: witnessing the end of brumation and the start of breeding season.
From France to Charleston: Magnolia Featured by RoadTrippin.fr
We are truly honored that Magnolia Plantation & Gardens was featured in the latest Charleston, South Carolina travel guides by RoadTrippin.fr.
Hop on over to Magnolia!
Each spring, families join us at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens for one of our most cherished traditions: the Annual Easter Egg Hunt! We’re thrilled to celebrate our 17th year, almost two decades of egg-citing adventures, laughter-filled afternoons, and sweet memories made beneath the ancient oaks.
Love in Bloom: Recapping the International Wine and Sweets Stroll
Magnolia’s International Wine and Sweets Stroll made Valentine’s Day in Charleston, SC feel extra special this year.