Location
Downtown Charleston Historic District
Charleston, South Carolina 29407
United States
Date & Time
10:00am EDT - 3:30pm EDT
About This Event
The John Ficken House Garden
Part of Open Days 2026 - purchase à la carte
Saturday, May 30, 10 am to 3 pm
This two-story frame residence was constructed in 1906-07 by John Ficken, mayor of Charleston from 1892 to 1895, to be used as rental property. It is a modified single house with a street entrance, Italianate detailing, and a stair hall on the north side, which allows free circulation between the two main rooms.
Dr. Eugene Johnson, a talented local landscape designer post medical career, created this series of garden rooms for personal enjoyment and entertaining of recent owners. One enters the garden through the front gate and proceeds to the drive to the south, where you are greeted with a bluestone path edged with boxwood behind which are oak leaf hydrangeas, sasanquas, ligustrums, and seasonal plantings.
In the distance, large olive trees beckon you to explore the first garden room. This formal four-quadrant boxwood-edged parterre is anchored with olive trees, and in the center, boxwood surrounds a large Italian terra cotta jar.
The second garden room, with its bluestone carpet, gurgling fountain, and brick walls covered by creeping fig, provides an expansive space for entertaining, including a three-step stage-like area. Nestled among plantings of agapanthus, Chinese fan palms, fatsia, sasanqua, and Farfugium is a delicate gazebo imported from Europe. A lovely garden in which to relax, dine, or entertain!
To purchase tickets to all six participating gardens as a bundle, please click here.
Please note: Garden Conservancy membership credits cannot be used for this event.
Price: $15
There is no CHS member discount for à la carte purchases.
Please note that registrations are non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding, as your spot helps us plan and provide the best possible experience for all attendees.
Thank you for supporting our programs and helping us grow together!
Location for various gardens will be emailed to ticket holders before the event.
About This Event
The John Ficken House Garden
Part of Open Days 2026 - purchase à la carte
Saturday, May 30, 10 am to 3 pm
This two-story frame residence was constructed in 1906-07 by John Ficken, mayor of Charleston from 1892 to 1895, to be used as rental property. It is a modified single house with a street entrance, Italianate detailing, and a stair hall on the north side, which allows free circulation between the two main rooms.
Dr. Eugene Johnson, a talented local landscape designer post medical career, created this series of garden rooms for personal enjoyment and entertaining of recent owners. One enters the garden through the front gate and proceeds to the drive to the south, where you are greeted with a bluestone path edged with boxwood behind which are oak leaf hydrangeas, sasanquas, ligustrums, and seasonal plantings.
In the distance, large olive trees beckon you to explore the first garden room. This formal four-quadrant boxwood-edged parterre is anchored with olive trees, and in the center, boxwood surrounds a large Italian terra cotta jar.
The second garden room, with its bluestone carpet, gurgling fountain, and brick walls covered by creeping fig, provides an expansive space for entertaining, including a three-step stage-like area. Nestled among plantings of agapanthus, Chinese fan palms, fatsia, sasanqua, and Farfugium is a delicate gazebo imported from Europe. A lovely garden in which to relax, dine, or entertain!
To purchase tickets to all six participating gardens as a bundle, please click here.
Please note: Garden Conservancy membership credits cannot be used for this event.
Price: $15
There is no CHS member discount for à la carte purchases.
Please note that registrations are non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding, as your spot helps us plan and provide the best possible experience for all attendees.
Thank you for supporting our programs and helping us grow together!
Location for various gardens will be emailed to ticket holders before the event.
Location
Downtown Charleston Historic District
Charleston, South Carolina 29407
United States
Date & Time
10:00am EDT - 3:30pm EDT