The Carolinas were among the first dozen states formed in the U.S., named in honor of England's King Charles I. Separate governors were appointed for NC and SC in 1712. Lush flora abounds in this region; South Carolina is aptly nicknamed the Palmetto state, with the Carolina Yellow Jessamine (or Jasmine, as many still refer to it) as its state flower.
North Carolina is nicknamed the "Old North State" (but better known as the Tarheels), and its state flower is the Flowering Dogwood.
From massive Christmas tree farms to historic gardens, the Carolinas have many places for gardeners to visit. Be sure to add photos and reviews of all your favorite gardening spots!
The Carolina Gardening discussion forum at Dave's Garden. The Carolinas were among the first dozen states formed in the U.S., named in honor of England's King Charles I. Separate governors were appointed for NC and SC in 1712. Lush flora abounds in this re...… Read More
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Since it's slow I'll post this.
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last post by XeramtheumFeb 19, 20095Feb 19, 2009 -
Last frost date in Zone 8a??
started by thea611
last post by keonikaleFeb 19, 200918Feb 19, 2009 -
A garden joke - clean
started by Xeramtheum
last post by XeramtheumFeb 18, 20093Feb 18, 2009 -
Things I do when I can't garden
started by Xeramtheum
last post by FleursFeb 10, 200934Feb 10, 2009 -
When do I prune roses?
started by Fleurs
last post by ncdirtdiggerFeb 10, 20099Feb 10, 2009 -
What is your weather doing today?
started by LavinaMae
last post by HemophobicFeb 08, 200917Feb 08, 2009 -
Wooo Hooo!
started by Xeramtheum
last post by XeramtheumFeb 08, 20092Feb 08, 2009 -
And I thought we had it bad
started by keonikale
last post by donnacreationFeb 04, 20097Feb 04, 2009 -
And the snow comes down.
started by LavinaMae
last post by LavinaMaeFeb 04, 20090Feb 04, 2009 -
Hell strip planting
started by Fleurs
last post by ardesiaFeb 02, 20091Feb 02, 2009
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Another quick cold snap
started by keonikale
last post by keonikaleFeb 01, 200915Feb 01, 2009 -
Anyone remember the Ledman Watermelon ? Can't find seed !
started by zone7John
last post by zone7JohnJan 31, 20093Jan 31, 2009 -
Anyone grow Cestrum elegans in the Carolinas?
started by CoreHHI
last post by bordersandjacksJan 31, 200912Jan 31, 2009 -
A low of 13F Friday?
started by keonikale
last post by DebinSCJan 30, 2009114Jan 30, 2009 -
anyone getting snow?
started by moretz
last post by Beach_BarbieJan 24, 200918Jan 24, 2009 -
water gardens
started by ardesia
last post by ardesiaJan 23, 20093Jan 23, 2009 -
Passalong veggie seeds?
started by catmad
last post by catmadJan 20, 20092Jan 20, 2009 -
Happy Birthday Dr. King
started by Tropicanna
last post by tggfiskJan 20, 20095Jan 20, 2009 -
Buddelia growth rate in midlands?
started by pyromomma
last post by FleursJan 18, 20091Jan 18, 2009 -
Anyone Else Seeing Honeybees?
started by Xeramtheum
last post by StonoRiverJan 17, 20095Jan 17, 2009
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It better stay warm
started by CoreHHI
last post by HemophobicJan 17, 200925Jan 17, 2009 -
Wet winter then a freeze - Im worried
started by GardeningNC
last post by GardeningNCJan 16, 20095Jan 16, 2009 -
What's blooming in January?
started by Hemophobic
last post by DebinSCJan 14, 200956Jan 14, 2009 -
Best Blueberries for Midlands SC - in a pot?
started by pyromomma
last post by ardesiaJan 14, 20097Jan 14, 2009 -
Aquaponics
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last post by Beach_BarbieJan 12, 20090Jan 12, 2009 -
Merry Chrsitmas Carolinians
started by ardesia
last post by StonoRiverJan 08, 200924Jan 08, 2009 -
I love this warm weather! But ....
started by Xeramtheum
last post by XeramtheumJan 06, 200942Jan 06, 2009 -
Too much of a good thing
started by StonoRiver
last post by StonoRiverJan 05, 200927Jan 05, 2009 -
Well I Had A Fright!
started by Xeramtheum
last post by XeramtheumJan 04, 200921Jan 04, 2009 -
What's Blooming In December in the Carolinas?
started by pyromomma
last post by tggfiskJan 01, 200946Jan 01, 2009
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Anyone growing chocolate vine (Akebia quinata )?
started by Beach_Barbie
last post by Beach_BarbieDec 31, 200813Dec 31, 2008 -
Going to Californee....
started by roadrunner
last post by roadrunnerDec 29, 20082Dec 29, 2008 -
My first bird of paradise bloom
started by Beach_Barbie
last post by keonikaleDec 21, 200813Dec 21, 2008 -
Blooming in November.
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last post by DebinSCDec 17, 200872Dec 17, 2008 -
Stokes county-Sandy Ridge Area
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last post by HemophobicDec 16, 20083Dec 16, 2008 -
winterizing roses in Charlotte?
started by kdjoergensen
last post by tggfiskDec 16, 20082Dec 16, 2008 -
Had enough winter .. ready for summer
started by Xeramtheum
last post by DebinSCDec 15, 200851Dec 15, 2008 -
Look up tonight to catch the biggest moon we've seen for 15
started by Xeramtheum
last post by XeramtheumDec 13, 20083Dec 13, 2008 -
Welcome to NC gardeners!
started by Hemophobic
last post by pyromommaDec 13, 20081Dec 13, 2008 -
Bev/Garner you the one who hit hijacker with frozen Turkey?
started by LavinaMae
last post by tggfiskDec 10, 20086Dec 10, 2008




