Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in Florence, SC
Forest Lake Greenhouses has been connecting South Carolina communities with the beauty of nature through horticulture since 1989. Founded by Tim and Lisa King with local entrepreneur Ed Young, our family-owned business has evolved through generations while maintaining a commitment to quality plants and exceptional customer service. Our team of horticultural experts brings decades of combined experience in plant cultivation, landscape design, and community engagement. We specialize in curating seasonal plant selections, offering custom container design services, and providing educational resources for both novice and experienced gardeners.Our mission extends beyond plant saleswe cultivate growth, happiness, and environmental stewardship through sustainable practices and community-focused initiatives. With over 30 years of local expertise, we continue to serve as Florence's premier destination for tropical plants, nursery stock, and gardening essentials.
Services
Tropical plants
Custom container design
Plant rentals
Event space rentals
Workshops
Nursery stock
Houseplants
Vegetable starters
Garden decor
Gift shop
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1989 with generations of horticultural expertise
- Locally grown plants curated for South Carolina's climate
- Expert-led workshops on sustainable gardening practices
- Custom container design services by professional horticulturists
- Community-focused business with 30+ years of local experience
What people say
Knowledgeable staff
Beautiful greenhouse
Extensive plant selection
Great community resource
Expert gardening advice
Services
Custom Container Design
Our on-site custom container design service helps create personalized plant arrangements for gifts, events, or home decor. Customers can bring their own containers or select from our available options while receiving expert guidance from our horticulturists. This service combines aesthetic design with plant care expertise to create beautiful, long-lasting arrangements tailored to specific lighting conditions and space requirements.
Plant Rentals
We provide temporary plant rentals for weddings, parties, and corporate events throughout coastal South Carolina. Our service includes delivery, setup, and removal of large plants like Boston Ferns and bamboo trees, with pricing at $10 per plant per day. This solution offers clients an easy way to enhance event spaces without long-term plant maintenance commitments.
Workshops
Seasonal workshops cover topics from basic houseplant care to advanced horticultural techniques, taught by experienced staff members. Participants learn practical skills while connecting with fellow plant enthusiasts in our ventilated greenhouse spaces. Educational materials and hands-on activities make these workshops valuable for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Nursery Stock
We offer regionally appropriate trees, shrubs, and perennials container-grown for successful transplantation in South Carolina's climate. Our selection includes flowering shrubs, privacy hedges, and shade trees specifically chosen for their adaptability to local growing conditions. Staff provides planting guidance and can recommend trusted landscapers for installation assistance.
Tropical Plants
Our extensive tropical plant collection includes both common varieties like Monstera and rare specimens such as Birkin Philodendron. Plants are curated for indoor growing conditions with expert advice available on light requirements and care routines. A portion of our tropical plants are propagated and grown on-site by our experienced horticulture team.
People
Luke Venable
Owner & General Manager
Industrial Engineering graduate from Georgia Tech with logistics consulting experience at Oracle. Combines technical expertise with horticultural passion to optimize greenhouse operations while maintaining family legacy.
Harriet Charles
Owner & Retail Experience Director
Landscape designer with 21 years of experience creating exterior spaces. Developed floral arranging workshops emphasizing mindfulness. Brings deep local knowledge and customer service focus to retail operations.
Austin Charles
Owner & In-House Counsel
Corporate attorney specializing in mindfulness for legal professionals. Combines legal expertise with agricultural heritage from family farm experience. Oversees business operations and community relations.
Claudia Venable
Owner
Retired pediatric anesthesiologist from Stanford Medical School. Applies medical precision to plant care and culinary medicine. Oversees quality control and health-focused gardening initiatives.
Laura Hoefer
Marketing Director
Creative director with Georgia State University marketing background. Combines visual storytelling with horticultural passion to showcase greenhouse beauty through photography and digital content.
Questions
What services does Forest Lake Greenhouses offer?
We provide custom container design, plant rentals, educational workshops, and sell tropical plants, nursery stock, and gardening supplies.
Are your plants grown locally?
Many blooming annuals are grown on-site, with additional plants sourced from trusted regional suppliers.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we deliver plants along coastal South Carolina from Hilton Head to Wilmington, NC.
Can I rent greenhouse space for events?
Our ventilated greenhouses accommodate workshops, classes, and social events with customizable rental options.
What gardening resources do you provide?
We offer free downloadable guides on plant care, pest control, and seasonal gardening tips through our website.
How do your seasonal hours work?
We operate 8:30 AM-6 PM weekdays and 8:30 AM-5 PM Saturdays during warmer months, with slightly reduced winter hours.
