Cheekwood Blog

It’s a new month of plant picks! Cheekwood’s Horticulturist, Sage McClain, shares her top plant picks for January 2026

It’s a new month of plant picks! Cheekwood’s Horticulturist, Sage McClain, shares her top plant picks for December 2025.

Flower power has taken over the Historic Mansion and Museum at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens for the second year in a row, but this year’s project comes with a fresh approach, newly imagined décor and help from some additional friends.

It takes a village of talented minds and hands to deck the halls of Cheekwood Mansion. Get to know former Chief White House Floral Designer Laura Dowling and her talented team of designers and florists who traveled from all corners of the globe to create Sweet Holiday Dreams, a world-class holiday décor installation.

Amy embodies what it means to be welcoming and warm, she brightens up every encounter with guests, staff and other volunteers. In the mansion she serves as a docent or host; greets guests at events; helps children with craft activities; works on many prep projects; supports education programs; and represents Cheekwood at community outreach….all with a cheerful smile. We are grateful for Amy’s contribution to our mission.

It’s a new month of plant picks! Cheekwood’s Horticulturist, Sage McClain, shares her top plant picks for November 2025.

Cloth can both conceal and reveal — draped to cover, worn boldly as a statement, or pulled aside to unveil a surprise. Painter Shawn Huckins uses textiles to explore ideas about identity and blending worlds in INTERVENTIONS: Shawn Huckins, on view at Cheekwood through October 26. Launched in 2021, the INTERVENTIONS series invites artists to engage with the Cheekwood Mansion’s historic interiors through their own creative lens.