2009 Symposium
Plant Vendors
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| Mill Creek Greenhouses was purchased by Lori Watson in the winter of 2005 and opened in March 2006. We carry a good selection of annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, houseplants, soil amendments, fertilizers, concrete pots and statuary, terra cotta and glazed containers and garden art, some by local craft persons. We love to design and assemble pots and offer landscape design and installation with year round hours of operation.The focus here at Mill Creek is on individual customer service in a friendly down home atmosphere. We have rockers in the retail building for spouses whose interests lie elsewhere and are obliged to wait while their beloved indulges in our favorite past time. Please come by and visit with us soon. We are located about 2.4 miles from 77 down Leesburg Road on the right just before the white church with the natural spring fountain. You’ll always be greeted with a smile and a friendly hello at Mill Creek. In January and February we are open from 10 am to 5:30 pm. From March through December our hours are 9 am to 6 pm. Please come by and visit with us soon. Phone 803.776.0441 |
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| LushLife Nursery is a small Niche Nursery doing business on the web at www.jenksfarmer.com. We specialize in Crinum bulbs. We offer about ten tried-and-true Crinum Lilies that are grown in Beech Island, South Carolina (Aiken County). We accept orders each week through the web and by telephone. Then we dig, clean, and ship the bulbs on the weekend. We offer our standard box, which includes a Crinum bulb, and a planting and care guide beautifully presented and packed. We also offer a "Gift pack" which includes a Crinum bulb, gift paper, the planting and care guides, a short history of Crinums, and a glossy Crinum photo card which we customize and ship per our customer's specific requests. Please visit our website for information on Crinums and LushLife Nursery. |
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| Monticello Gardens & Nursery was established in 2002 by Richard Hager. We invite you to walk through the gardens surrounding Richard's on-site residence. You will find many interesting plants that support beneficial insects, birds, and butterflies. We attempt to stock plants and offer advice that you can't get at the big box stores. If an item isn't available, we will help you locate it. The Garden Shoppe staff at Monticello Gardens is also knowledgeable about pottery, plants, and putting the two together. (Richard reports that: I am a professed plant addict who opened the nursery as a means of supporting my addiction.) We are located on State Highway 215 (Monticello Rd.), .5 miles south of Highway 34 (Salem Crossroads), and 10 miles north of Jenkinsville. |
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| McKenzie Farms and Nursery 2115 Olanta Hwy Scranton, SC 29591 www.mckenzie-farms.com/ McKenzie Farms Nursery was opened in the spring of 1999. Stan McKenzie, owner of the businesss started growing and propagating citrus trees that would thrive & survive in our zone 8 climate. Since that time, Stan has added many rare and unusual plants and trees that are often unique to our area. In addition to citrus, McKenzie Farms grows and sells several species of palms, eucalyptus, and flowering plants. Edible fruiting plants are also a specialty at the nursery with offerings such as olives, pomegranates, kiwis, bananas and the list goes on! Be sure to stop by and chat with Stan about his citrus trees... Stans Motto is: Y ORANGE U Growin Citrus! |
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Rodger Winn During the 2008 Seed Swap held on April 26, Robert Rhoades and Virginia Nazarea presented the Southern Seed Legacy Seed Saver Award to Mr. Rodger Winn. He is president of the Newberry County SC Master Gardener Association and a bean seed collector extraordinaire. A lifelong gardener with a recently Certified Organic farm, Rodger grows heirloom vegetable plants for retail and wholesale sales while maintaining a full time job at a local utility company. He comes from a family of seed savers and has a strong commitment to sustainable agriculture. Since 2000 Rodger has dedicated his garden to heirlooms with a focus on collecting and preserving these great varieties for others to enjoy. |
