Nestled beneath the towering live oaks of Forsyth Park, the Shade Garden offers a quiet retreat from the Southern sun and a living example of how intentional planting can create beauty and resilience in an urban landscape. This specially designed garden celebrates the rich interplay between light and shadow, inviting visitors to stroll winding paths, rest on shaded benches, and enjoy the textures and forms of plants that thrive without direct sunlight.

The design, developed collaboratively by the City’s Park and Tree Department and the Trustees’ Garden Club, features year-round plantings for continuous growth, with seasonal blooms adding vibrant pops of color. Additionally, the space stands as both a living classroom and a peaceful destination for all who visit

In addition to local fundraising efforts, the Trustees’ Garden Club secured a $10,000 grant from the Garden Club of America in support of this project. The City of Savannah is also contributing funding and in-kind services, including soil preparation, irrigation improvements, and the purchase of plant material, mulch, and trash receptacles.

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year, with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony tentatively planned for February 2026 — marking the Trustees’ Garden Club’s centennial celebration. .