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ETV’s "Making It Grow!" and First Lady Jenny Sanford
Stroll the Grounds of the Governor’s Mansion

Program Airs Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.

For Immediate Release
September 23, 2008

On Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m., ETV’s Making It Grow! and First Lady Jenny Sanford invite viewers on a leisurely stroll through the graceful backdrop of flora at the Governor’s Mansion.

Hosted by Rowland Alston, the hour-long program takes a sweeping look at the gardens that dot the lawn of the Governor’s Mansion. From the popular wedding garden that was renovated in the 1980s by former First Lady Tunky Riley to the herb and vegetable gardens, stocked with organically grown blueberries, squash, green beans and cabbage, viewers will be captivated by the willowy expanse of foliage that carpets the landscape.

During the program, the first lady reflects on Mischief in the Mansion, the children’s history book penned by her four sons. When asked about it, she modestly says, “It takes you from a very basic perspective through the homes of the Governor’s mansion and the gardens and the grounds. But it also has some of their fun stories and things they like to do…it’s a fun little book.” Proceeds from the project, released in 2007, support the maintenance of the grounds.

Sanford also talks about the Oct. 17 event, Autumn at the Gardens, a lively celebration of the restoration of the Caldwell-Boylston Gardens at the Governor’s Mansion that’s open to the public.

Then, later in the broadcast, Dr. John Nelson with USC's A.C. Moore Herbarium has a little fun with viewers across the state in the Mystery Plant segment. Each week, this new, interactive feature offers clues about a “mystery” plant that viewers can call in and identify. The call-in number for this segment or for answers to your gardening questions during the show is 1-800-872-3881. Plant enthusiasts can also chat with Debbie Hayes at www.mig.org.

South Carolina ETV is the state's public educational broadcasting network with 11 television and eight radio transmitters, and a multi-media educational system in more than 2,500 schools, colleges, businesses and government agencies. Using television, radio and the web, SCETV's mission is to enrich lives by educating children, informing and connecting citizens, celebrating our culture and environment and instilling the joy of learning.

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For more information, contact Rob Schaller at (803) 737-6556 or rschaller@scetv.org.

First Lady Jenny Sanford and Rowland Alston, host of ETV's "Making It Grow!" Photo credit: Allen Sharpe, ETV

First Lady Jenny Sanford on ETV's "Making It Grow!" Photo Credit: Allen Sharpe, ETV