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Kalmia Gardens Kalmia Gardens of Coker College, situated on 35 acres, is a non-profit public garden open year-round from dawn to dusk.

Located in the P*e Dee region of South Carolina on a former 19th century plantation, Kalmia Gardens is a 38-acre public garden and historic house open to the public. Named after Mountain-laurel Kalmia latifolia, the garden has seven of eleven plant communities found in South Carolina and is home to various threatened and unique species. We are the gateway to the Segars-McKinnon Heritage Preserve; both properties together are almost as large as Central Park in New York City.

Lovely Camellias on a comfortable autumn day.
10/20/2026

Lovely Camellias on a comfortable autumn day.

Beth is one of our hardworking volunteers that keeps the Gardens in tip top shape! Last week she worked on keeping our p...
10/19/2026

Beth is one of our hardworking volunteers that keeps the Gardens in tip top shape! Last week she worked on keeping our paths clear from overly ambitious plants, like these azaleas!

10/18/2026

Have you caught a sweet scent in the air? This plant may be the reason why! Learn what it is in this week’s Kalmia Horticultural Minute (or Thereabouts…)!

Enjoy an autumn day at Kalmia Gardens.
10/17/2026

Enjoy an autumn day at Kalmia Gardens.

10/16/2026

Timeless elegance

10/15/2026

In honor of Spooky Season, we’re continuing our Kalmia Cuts. Creature from the Black Lagoon is reimagined as Biologist from Black Creek!

Nothing like a pine straw spruce up to keep the beds tidy!
10/14/2026

Nothing like a pine straw spruce up to keep the beds tidy!

It’s a beautiful day to visit Kalmia Gardens!
10/13/2026

It’s a beautiful day to visit Kalmia Gardens!

Would you like to support Kalmia Gardens? Consider donating to the Strike as One fundraising campaign between now and Oc...
10/12/2026

Would you like to support Kalmia Gardens? Consider donating to the Strike as One fundraising campaign between now and October 20! To direct your donation to Kalmia Gardens, use the drop down box for “Designation”, and hit the + next to Kalmia Gardens.

To make a donation, visit the Strike as One link here: https://give.coker.edu/strike-as-one-2026/?a=13817202

Thank you for your support!

Join me as we Strike As One

10/11/2026

Our cool season change out is about to happen! As we reflect on this year’s planting, Lucy shares one of her main plant selection tips in this week’s Kalmia Horticultural Minute (or Thereabouts…).

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1624 W Carolina Avenue
Hartsville, SC
29550

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(843) 383-8145

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