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.

Spring has arrived and so has our new Nature Train Station!

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.

Spring is calling and Magnolia’s biggest plant sale of the year is the perfect way to answer!

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.

Hop aboard the Wildlife Boat Tour. Explore along the Ashley River and get ready for a front-row view of nature at its finest!

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.

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.

Join us on Thursday, April 16th from 6PM-8PM for an unforgettable wine stroll throughlush greenery and along our iconic oak-lined pathways.

Discover the beauty of Magnolia Plantation & Gardens through the eyes of its members—where every season inspires connection, photography, and lasting traditions.

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.

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.

We are truly honored that Magnolia Plantation & Gardens was featured in the latest Charleston, South Carolina travel guides by RoadTrippin.fr. 

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.

Magnolia’s International Wine and Sweets Stroll made Valentine’s Day in Charleston, SC feel extra special this year.

Introducing Fairies & Flowers Art Camp, a magical summer adventure where creativity, nature, and imagination come together!

This past weekend, the Magnolia Workshop was filled with creativity, laughter, and a splash of pink as we hosted a delightful Paint and Sip experience with the talented Kristen Cauble-Morse.  It was the perfect blend of art and community. 

If you’re drawn to rich history, breathtaking landscapes, or unforgettable wildlife encounters, Magnolia offers a tour for you!

Thank you to all who recently joined us for Living Legacies Day. We were truly honored to welcome more than 600 students from across Charleston County Schools to Magnolia to engage with the “living” side of history.

One of the most common questions we hear each year is: When is the best time to see the camellias in bloom? The answer is simple, right now.