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Cercis canadenis, redbuds are in bloom in South Carolina and what a distinctive and lovely understory tree they are.

Common seedling redbuds can grow to twenty feet pretty quickly and that makes it hard for me to reach the flowers which are at the ends of the branches.

When people from the the Mediterranean areas of Europe came to North America and saw native redbuds, they called them by the familiar name of Judas tree.

Historic Columbia’s Boyd Foundation Horticultural Center, located on the grounds of the Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens on Blanding Street opened in 2022. Its greenhouse allows the historic site to serve as a hub for horticultural research and plant propagation, alongside ongoing interpretation, and programming. And, the facility serves as a space to interpret the role that an extensive workforce of gardeners and horticulturists – Black, white, enslaved, and free – have played in shaping this site for over 200 years.John Sherrer, Director of Cultural Resources for Historic Columbia, and Keith Mearns, Director of Grounds, talk with Walter Edgar about planning and building the Horticultural Center and about the ways it enriches the mansion’s grounds.

“H” is for Hart, Oliver (1723-1795). Clergyman. A native of Pennsylvania, Hart was one of the most influential religious, social, and political leaders of the pre-Revolutionary War South.

“E” is for Ellis, Mary Gordon (1890-1934). Legislator. A native of Williamsburg County, Ellis graduated from Winthrop. In 1924 she was elected superintendent of education for Jasper County.

“A” is for Amethyst. State gemstone. Amethyst is violet or purple-colored quartz.

“B” is for Bates, Clayton (1907-1998), Tap Dancer.

“C” is for Carolina gold rice. Carolina gold rice is named for the magnificent golden color of the ripe plants in early autumn.

"D” is for DeLarge, Robert Carlos (1842-1874). Legislator, Congressman.