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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Lady from Lugoff SC
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Hello!!
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What's good around the yard in SC?
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Milkweeds (asclepias), what does good in zone 8a?
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last post by thea611Oct 01, 200712Oct 01, 2007 -
who has lost plants
started by moretz
last post by moretzOct 01, 200717Oct 01, 2007 -
Fall Care for daylilies and Iris
started by gessieviolet
last post by dmac085Sep 30, 200710Sep 30, 2007 -
Anyone else watch making it grow?
started by CoreHHI
last post by CoreHHISep 30, 20076Sep 30, 2007 -
?????????a fertilizer question?????????
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Happy Birthday tggfisk!!!!!
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Happy Birthday Charlotteda!!!!!
started by Tropicanna
last post by TropicannaSep 27, 20070Sep 27, 2007
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Need advice on fig tree (zone 8a)
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last post by vossnerSep 27, 20071Sep 27, 2007 -
Hum where is everyone today?
started by LavinaMae
last post by ClementineSep 26, 200711Sep 26, 2007 -
passiflora vitifolia
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last post by 1cros3nails4gvnSep 24, 20077Sep 24, 2007 -
Waaaaaaaa
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last post by XeramtheumSep 23, 200712Sep 23, 2007 -
daturas
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last post by dragonfly53Sep 19, 200713Sep 19, 2007 -
Question for Raleigh Durham / Greensboro area gardeners
started by dragonfly53
last post by ardesiaSep 19, 200710Sep 19, 2007 -
NC Roundup- What fun!
started by chamthy
last post by tggfiskSep 18, 200741Sep 18, 2007 -
It Rained!!!!!
started by Xeramtheum
last post by melsalzSep 17, 200728Sep 17, 2007 -
Raining like crazy!!!
started by Xeramtheum
last post by XeramtheumSep 16, 200740Sep 16, 2007 -
Ever blooming Gardenia in upstate SC?
started by SCNewbie
last post by SCNewbieSep 16, 20074Sep 16, 2007
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I finally did it.
started by CoreHHI
last post by CoreHHISep 14, 20070Sep 14, 2007 -
Ahhhhhhhhhh
started by Xeramtheum
last post by DebinSCSep 13, 20072Sep 13, 2007 -
Who's getting rain today?
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N.C. Gourd Society Festival
started by TurtleChi
last post by TurtleChiSep 10, 200726Sep 10, 2007 -
Moving to S. Carolina. What do you grow?
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last post by mghSep 09, 200714Sep 09, 2007 -
Knot Garden Suggestions
started by salad
last post by missingrosieSep 06, 20076Sep 06, 2007 -
Nice gingers at Atlantic Ave. Nursery, Raleigh
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Invest 99L
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last post by ardesiaSep 06, 20073Sep 06, 2007 -
Good morning all my fellow plant lovers
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last post by bordersandjacksSep 05, 20079Sep 05, 2007 -
NC Round up/ Sept . the 8th.
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last post by LavinaMaeSep 05, 200742Sep 05, 2007
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Goats for Kudzu/Brush control?
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Fern question for Z8b and colder
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Jaw Dropping
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Low Country Brag growers
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looking for fellow NC Mountain gardeners
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Happy Birthday CARAT!
started by Tropicanna
last post by june_nmexicoAug 28, 20072Aug 28, 2007 -
What would you do?
started by CoreHHI
last post by CoreHHIAug 28, 200727Aug 28, 2007 -
does anyone know?
started by moretz
last post by moretzAug 27, 20070Aug 27, 2007 -
Lantana and buddleia winding down too early, is it the heat?
started by thea611
last post by ardesiaAug 26, 200720Aug 26, 2007 -
Pindo palm fruit nutritional analysis
started by thea611
last post by thea611Aug 24, 20074Aug 24, 2007




