Despite its name, this directory lists more than just businesses. Within it, you will find hundreds of local, independent merchants, farmers and neighborhood leaders who all share a great passion for the Lowcountry. These individuals and groups not only contribute to the growth and economic vitality of the region, but through their work and sense of community also greatly enhance the quality of life for Lowcountry residents. Their fiscal, philanthropic and social contributions ensure that the Lowcountry remains a unique place to live, work and play.
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Ambrose Family Farm
Ambrose Family Farm is the Charleston Area's favorite You-Pick Farm for Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Tomatoes. Generally, we open our fields for You-Pick the first week in April with Strawberries and close when the Blueberry crop is finished-late June to mid-July. But-we harvest fresh vegetables year 'round!
We're open for U-Pick April-June. Call 843-559-0988 (Farm) or 843-559-9999 (Stono Market) for more information.
Our standard U-Pick hours are:
Monday-Saturday 9AM-6PM
We are closed ALL HOLIDAYS
We are closed if it is RAINING
For information, please call either the Farm (843-559-0988) or Stono Market(843-559-9999). In the Off Season times, Pete and his crew are quite busy and may not answer the phone on the farm, so call the Stono Market 1st.
Contact :
ambrosecsa@bellsouth.net8435590988
2414 Rockland Avenue
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
http://www.ambrosefamilyfarm.com
Farms
Blue Pearl Farms
Blue Pearl Farms is a small, family-owned farm, governed by organic and sustainable farming principles. In addition to producing blueberries on about 2000 bushes, and 90 scuppernong/muscadine vines, we host the Blueberry Jam, a monthly free-admission, live music festival.
Contact :
Cheri Ward887-3554
9760 Randall Rd.
McClellanville, SC 29458
http://bluepearlfarms.com/
Farms, Events & Event Planners, Music
PARTICIPATE IN: | Certified SC Grown |
Boone Hall Farms
vegetables, U-pick, farm store, CSA
(843) 884-4371
1235 Long Point Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
http://www.boonehallfarms.com
Farms, Events & Event Planners, Recreation & Leisure
PARTICIPATE IN: | Certified SC Grown |
Burden Creek & Dairy
Goat Cheese, raw milk, eggs.
2755 Exchange Landing Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
Farms
Charleston Tea Plantation
The Charleston Tea Plantation is the home of American Classic Tea, tea grown in America. It is located on picturesque Wadmalaw Island in the heart of South Carolina's Lowcountry. Its grounds include 127 acres of Camellia Sinensis tea plants, a working Tea Factory and a charming Plantation Gift Shoppe. Also available to guests is an adventurous and educational Trolley Tour that explores the scenic grounds that produce American Classic Tea
Contact :
Jane Knight843-559-0383
6617 Maybank Hwy
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
http://www.charlestonteaplantation.com
Farms
Compost in my Shoe
Compostinmyshoe is dedicated to growing and developing high quality produce, products and services while nurturing the life-giving bond we all have with the land. Whether in a shoe or under foot, our existence depends on the delicate balance between how we use our soil for survival and the care we must have for it.
On a local scale, Compostinmyshoe celebrates the Lowcountry experience by placing its produce, products and services within the cycle of life right here!
Contact :
Jim Martin843-270-5804
438 Priestly St
Charleston, SC 29412
http://compostinmyshoe.com/
Farms
Fiddle Farms
Gina Perez* will be farming a one acre vegetable, fruit and flower farm using integrated organic weed, pest and disease management along with the organic approach to fertility and nutrient management. The farm will also integrate beehives and pollinator habitats. The farm will focus on growing garlic, specialty squash, and winter greens such as kale and collards. Her products will be available at farmers markets, food trucks, and restaurants.
Contact : Gina Perez
843-568-3145
Farms
Firefly Distillery, LLC/ Irvin-House Vineyards, LLC
Firefly Distillery is South Carolina's largest distilery, and home to Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka. On the same property is Irvin House Vineyards, Charleston's only estate winery. Both businesses are open for tastings Wednesdays-Saturdays from 10am-5pm, closed the month of January. Come and enjoy a taste of the South!
Contact :
Sara Linton8435596867
6775 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
http://www.fireflyvodka.com
Food & Beverage, Farms
PARTICIPATE IN: | Certified SC Grown |
Gruber Farm
Mixed Vegetables. CSA
Contact : Stanley Gruber
843-563-1159
265 Old Bell Road, St.
George, SC 29477
Farms
King's Farm and Market
mixed produce, baked goods, canned items
843-869-3600
2559 Hwy 174
Edisto Island, SC 29438
Farms
MiBek Farms
We raise Black Angus cattle to supply high quality, pasture raised and dry-aged beef for our customers. Our customers include chefs from fine restaurants, farmers’ market shoppers, and individuals desiring to have beef sent to their doorstep. They all have something in common, discriminating taste and the knowledge that MiBek Farms is committed to providing “Certified SC Grown” beef that tastes great- naturally!”
Contact :
Michael Worrell803-259-2361
465 Washington Street
Barnwell, SC 29812
http://www.mibekfarms.com/
Farms
PARTICIPATE IN: | Certified SC Grown |
Rest Park Farm
Located in Beaufort, SC on a 800-acre tract, Rest Park Farm has been home to our family for generations.
We grow a wide variety of vegetables using natural and sustainable agriculture practices backed by 100 years of growing quality, local, fresh produce.
The very best way to bring home healthy, farm-fresh vegetables is by supporting your local farmers through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). At Rest Park Farm, we offer 4 convenient CSA share sizes to suit the weekly needs of a single person up to a family of 7.
(843) 592-3535
17 Christine Dr.
Beaufort, SC 29907
http://www.restparkfarm.com
Farms
Sol Haven Farm
Utilizing one acre of land on John’s Island, this farm seeks to provide a wide variety of fresh produce, herbs and cut flowers to Charleston area residents, tourists, restaurants and businesses in response to the growing demand for locally grown food. With a long-term vision of creating an ecologically & economically resilient small farm model, Bo Collins* with Sol Haven Farm will focus its efforts on implementing and developing sustainable farming methods in order to maintain ecological health of the land, as well as to provide consumers with safely grown, healthy produce. Eventually, Sol Haven Farm seeks to expand into a small CSA operation and sustainable living education center, in order to create more predictable cash flow for the business, as well as to educate the greater community about the importance of supporting local food systems and voluntarily transitioning into lower impact, less consumptive lifestyles.
Contact :
info.solhavenfarm@ymail.com843-437-6653
http://www.solhavenfarm.com
Farms
Spade and Clover Gardens
Two acres of flowers, herbs, and vegetables managed by Andrew Werth and John Warren, Spade and Clover grows heirloom varieties selected for their supreme taste and unique appearance. Werth and Warren use the complementary qualities of each plant as an alternative to herbicides, pesticides, and over-fertilizing. The production methods include companion planting, cover cropping, and crop rotation.
Contact :
thespadeandclover@gmail.com803-479-5731 (John), 615-692-4683 (Andrew)
6 Kenilworth Ave.
Charleston, SC 29403
http://www.spadeandclover.com
Farms
Stono Market & Tomato Shed Cafe
Stono Market-a real farmer's market near Charleston, SC. We carry the organically grown produce we grow on our Farm as well as a full line of other fruits and veggies year 'round. We have a country/garden gift shop and the best little Lunch Cafe in Charleston-Tomato Shed Cafe-withing our walls. We are quite unique, quaint, and friendly.
On our farm, Ambrose Family Farm on Wadmalaw Island, we grow strawberries, tomatoes, butter beans, okra, sweet corn, peas, squash, zucchini, onions, collards, potatoes, melons, bedding plants... you get the picture...and we do it naturally and as organically as practical. We field pack our produce to reduce damage from handling and to reduce harvest costs. We deliver the harvest to our Stono Market and local fresh fruit and vegetable venders DAILY. Our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program grows each week. If you want Fresh and Local, we are the farmer to look to!
843.559.9999
842 Main Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
http://www.stonomarket.com
Farms, Food & Beverage
Sweetbay Produce & Nursery
Located in the Francis Marion National Forest near Charleston, SC. Sweetbay Produce & Nursery, is a state-of-the-art, family owned, commercial hydroponic greenhouse production facility.
Our controlled environment produces varieties of naturally healthy plants by monitoring the balance of water, nutrients, temp, light & air.
This 'living environment' ensures the freshness, quality, and taste of each plant. Our 'long life' local produce will soon be delivered to select retail customers, schools, farmers markets, roadside vendors, and to many of the best chefs at restaurants all around the lowcountry.
843-336-3907
1541 Charity Church Road
Huger, SC 29450
http://sweetbayproduce.com
Farms
PARTICIPATE IN: | Certified SC Grown |
Sweetgrass Garden
mixed produce for the underserved
(843) 270-0889
3105 Plow Ground Rd.
Johns Island, SC 29455
Farms
Thackeray
Vegetables, cut flowers, pork.
843.559.9058 (farm office & restaurant sales)
843.860.0476 (produce availability, CSA, & farmers’ market information)
1364 Harts Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Farms
The Green Heart Project
The Green Heart Project is 501©3 non-profit and community-supported volunteer organization that pairs local volunteers with urban youth in an effort to teach the knowledge needed for a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, reiterating math & science curriculum in an outdoor classroom setting while instilling the virtues of hard work and success through urban gardening and service learning.
The Green Heart Project is a:
An outdoor and kitchen classroom utilized by the students and teachers of Mitchell Elementary to reiterate curriculum being taught in the classroom
A Community Outreach Program, pairing volunteers with students in an outdoor classroom setting to build and maintain our urban garden while fostering relationships and building soft skill set
GAP Certified, Fully Operational and self-sustaining Urban Farm
Community Learning Garden utilized by interested community members and corporate groups to expand their knowledge of sustainable agriculture through volunteer opportunities and workshops
Contact :
Drew Harrison
http://http://greenheartsc.org/
Farms, Nonprofit Organizations