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Charleston Garden Festival
What's Old Is New
What's old is new again. That was the theme of the Charleston Garden Festival and it couldn't be more important or
more timely. Each of the garden designers had their own interpretation on the theme but all had an important message
to tell. Joe feels the most important message was the use of native plants. With time and resources at a premium
native plants certainly make sense. The designers had very clever uses of natural and sustainable resources and
recycled products. Who can forget the outdoor shower? Weather-resistant wood that doesn't require any special
treatment, there wasn't a nail in the entire structure. Then, the contemporary garden, the crushed glass underfoot,
a great recycled product that looked great, allowed drainage and reduced runoff. That's a great idea. Fall is in the
air, it's a great time to be thinking about gardening next year. Plenty of new ideas and plenty to think about over
the winter.