From Waste to Welcome: McCormick Garden Club Turns Recycled Plastic Into 8th Community Bench

MCCORMICK, SC — The historic Mims Community Center grounds feature a brand-new amenity today, thanks to a sustainable civic project spearheaded by the McCormick Garden Club. Through an ongoing partnership with the NexTrex Recycling Challenge, the club has successfully converted hundreds of pounds of loose household plastic film into a durable, weather-resistant outdoor park bench. The installation marks a double victory for McCormick County, simultaneously diverting soft plastic waste...

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Petals and Paths GARDEN TOUR Recap Q&A

The McCormick Garden Club recently welcomed residents and visitors alike to its annual “Petals and Paths” garden tour, showcasing a diverse collection of beautifully maintained home gardens throughout the area. From vibrant succulents and butterfly-friendly landscapes to charming hard scapes and seed-grown plantings, this year’s tour highlighted the creativity and dedication of local gardeners. Elaine Ross shares insight into the inspiration behind the event, the planning...

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McCormick Garden Club 2026 Tour – Petals and Paths

Save the date of May 9, 2026,and get your tickets for a home garden tour from 10am-3pm of some of McCormick County’s special places and hidden gems. Continue Reading →

“Beauty and Bounty” Spring 2021 Garden Tour Provides a Sampler of Gardens

by MARY ANNE LINSENMAYER McCORMICK GARDEN CLUB members are delighted and excited that the Tour of Gardens is returning this spring on May 22, 2021! This year the offering features a sampler of unique gardens that will interest all levels and types of gardeners. Each garden highlights a specific aspect or type of garden for your inspiration and/or pleasure. Interested in growing your own vegetables? The “Art of Living Off  the Land” (farm to table garden with fruit and nut...

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Delights and Wonders for Visitors to Dorn House this Year

You’ll begin your tour of the historical treasure, known as the Dorn House, by entering the Main Parlor of the beautiful home built in 1917 by Joseph Jennings Dorn and his wife. BROWSE Santa’s in different sizes and versions on display as you are greeted by the docents.  They will explain why Mr. Dorn took two weeks leave from serving in the S.C. Senate to travel to New Jersey to serve as a witness at the 1935 trial of Bruno Hauptmann, kidnapper of the 20 months old son of...

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