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Discover how a landscape at Brookgreen Gardens is being transformed into a thriving South Carolina native plant field. Surrounding Sandy Scott’s American Icon, this evolving space is designed as an immersive walking experience that celebrates the beauty, resilience, and ecological importance of native plants throughout the seasons.
Join horticulturist Jason Flynn as he shares the vision behind the project and explores the ongoing process of creating a restored, self-sustaining native landscape. Learn about Brookgreen’s partnership with the Grand Strand Chapter of the South Carolina Native Plant Society, the history of the native plant garden surrounding Heron, Grouse, and Loon, and the many benefits these habitats provide.
From supporting wildlife and pollinators to creating healthier, more resilient ecosystems, discover why native habitats matter and how this new landscape will continue to grow, change, and take shape with the seasons.
About the Speaker:
Jason Flynn graduated with a bachelor's degree in environmental studies and a lifelong interest in understanding the interconnections found within the natural and manmade world. As a horticulturist at Brookgreen Gardens, he was responsible for creating the South Carolina Geologic Garden. In addition, he cares for the native garden, a display of plants that grow in the wild of South Carolina, with ecologically friendly practices. Jason also cares for Bethea's Garden, an organic vegetable garden that utilizes sustainable practices, and has a strong emphasis on educating on the diversity of vegetables grown in the South and their importance to a healthy community and ecosystem.