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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Identification of a swap last Aug. in Raleigh.
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Greenhouse Placement
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What are your best plant survivors of the drought of 2007
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South Carolina Market Bulletin Ads
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Spraying for some weeds today.
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I was doing some yard work so a few pics from Sunday
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Another will this live here question, Heliconia
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Good morning fellow gardeners, hope you got rain yesterday
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Anybody's plants putting out new growth...? Weird winter....
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Charleston Gardens
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The nip in the air puts me in panic mode!
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Chinaberry tree, not kidding
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Washingtonia robusta a goner?
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Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Greensboro, Apex??
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Spring gambler...
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ugly ol' car shed needs help - trumpet vine?
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Yippee! Eastern N.C. Iris Society's fundraiser almost here!
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Landlubber grasshoppersAhhhhhhhh!
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White fly invasion!
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Whats blooming in May?
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Another So Cute Your Head Will Explode
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palm availability
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Need advice, please
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Oleander cold hardy to zero?
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Trivia: 4 Flowers You Don't Want in your Gift Basket
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Was I surprised when I saw this today !
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Beautiful day
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Clemson Hardy Bottlebrush
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Yaaaa, rain
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Moving to S. Carolina. What do you grow?
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A "Some Like It Hot" book .... for the Carolinas
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Native Azalea
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Anyone in the low country grow Canna musafolia?
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OK SC folks, or Pinehurst, NC folks-Huge Pine cones
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Fireflies
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Bottlebrush success?
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Back at Home - Need Lily ID
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90+ heat wave!
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Easy way to water a long bed
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