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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Who Recognizes this Flower?
started by yotedog
last post by yotedogApr 20, 20114Apr 20, 2011 -
is this spirea?
started by Linny1
last post by rednyrApr 20, 20116Apr 20, 2011 -
A bit off topicorganic chicken feed in Raleigh
started by yotedog
last post by yotedogApr 19, 20117Apr 19, 2011 -
Epimediums
started by bordersandjacks
last post by missingrosieApr 19, 201127Apr 19, 2011 -
Pic #2Can you ID this plant?
started by yotedog
last post by yotedogApr 18, 20110Apr 18, 2011 -
oops, I did it again!
started by donnacreation
last post by donnacreationApr 18, 20119Apr 18, 2011 -
Wild Weather
started by Entlie
last post by XeramtheumApr 17, 20112Apr 17, 2011 -
Palm Pods
started by Entlie
last post by EntlieApr 14, 201110Apr 14, 2011 -
Raspberries?
started by catmad
last post by donnacreationApr 12, 20118Apr 12, 2011 -
Hardy Hibiscus coming back from ground
started by Linny1
last post by XeramtheumApr 11, 20111Apr 11, 2011
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Rhubarb in Zone 9
started by moxies_garden
last post by ardesiaApr 11, 20111Apr 11, 2011 -
Anyone grow climbing hydrangea??
started by CoreHHI
last post by melsalzApr 10, 20115Apr 10, 2011 -
April 8 & 9 New Bern - Heritage Plant Sale and Free Gardens
started by Entlie
last post by Beach_BarbieApr 10, 20114Apr 10, 2011 -
Confederate Rose, should I have cut it down this winter?
started by thea611
last post by XeramtheumApr 10, 201112Apr 10, 2011 -
Warning! So Cute Your Head Might Explode
started by Xeramtheum
last post by XeramtheumApr 09, 20112Apr 09, 2011 -
another Monrovia plant with inaccurate hardiness info
started by donnacreation
last post by donnacreationApr 08, 20119Apr 08, 2011 -
Leucojum aestivum 'Southern Dew Drop' or ,Snow Bell,
started by themikeman
last post by melsalzApr 07, 20118Apr 07, 2011 -
Tulips for the deep south
started by ardesia
last post by rednyrApr 07, 201121Apr 07, 2011 -
Cold nights
started by keonikale
last post by keonikaleApr 06, 201128Apr 06, 2011 -
Stella d Oro Division?
started by Entlie
last post by EntlieApr 05, 20112Apr 05, 2011
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Winter 2011 protection successful
started by donnacreation
last post by lalushcApr 05, 201132Apr 05, 2011 -
Is my curcuma ginger dead?
started by donnacreation
last post by XeramtheumApr 04, 201123Apr 04, 2011 -
Blooming in March
started by Xeramtheum
last post by Beach_BarbieApr 01, 201163Apr 01, 2011 -
Afraid of the rain
started by Xeramtheum
last post by rednyrApr 01, 201117Apr 01, 2011 -
Plant Sharing
started by rednyr
last post by Beach_BarbieMar 31, 201115Mar 31, 2011 -
Bear season
started by LavinaMae
last post by EntlieMar 30, 20113Mar 30, 2011 -
Ticks are out already
started by GardeningNC
last post by GardeningNCMar 29, 20116Mar 29, 2011 -
Pitiful pittosporum problems!
started by donnacreation
last post by donnacreationMar 27, 20116Mar 27, 2011 -
Keeping squirrels from digging
started by Xeramtheum
last post by bordersandjacksMar 26, 201116Mar 26, 2011 -
Mid Carolina's Spring roundup interest?
started by rednyr
last post by rednyrMar 25, 20110Mar 25, 2011
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Wow what weather
started by LavinaMae
last post by keonikaleMar 25, 20116Mar 25, 2011 -
desert bird of paradise
started by donnacreation
last post by Beach_BarbieMar 23, 20113Mar 23, 2011 -
Easy way to water a long bed
started by Xeramtheum
last post by ardesiaMar 23, 201113Mar 23, 2011 -
those *&$%#* ground voles!
started by donnacreation
last post by rednyrMar 22, 201132Mar 22, 2011 -
Look who came to sing to us
started by missingrosie
last post by bordersandjacksMar 21, 20117Mar 21, 2011 -
Spring gambler...
started by keonikale
last post by XeramtheumMar 19, 201114Mar 19, 2011 -
A pleasant February surprise
started by keonikale
last post by LavinaMaeMar 19, 201122Mar 19, 2011 -
New petunia
started by gessieviolet
last post by gessievioletMar 18, 20110Mar 18, 2011 -
box store bare root Lily's - need assistance please :)
started by rednyr
last post by rednyrMar 16, 20113Mar 16, 2011 -
OK, this is funny....
started by Beach_Barbie
last post by tggfiskMar 15, 20114Mar 15, 2011
