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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Snakes- aauurrgghh!
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last post by ardesiaJul 08, 20076Jul 08, 2007 -
A "Some Like It Hot" book .... for the Carolinas
started by greenthumb_NC
last post by CARATJul 05, 200714Jul 05, 2007 -
Happy 4th!
started by DebinSC
last post by DebinSCJul 05, 20078Jul 05, 2007 -
Anyone grow Aristolochia?
started by CoreHHI
last post by downscale_babeJul 04, 20071Jul 04, 2007 -
Growinf Sesons South Carolina ?
started by phicks
last post by StonoRiverJul 04, 20077Jul 04, 2007 -
Patch Perfect - the wonder grass LOL
started by greenthumb_NC
last post by greenthumb_NCJul 02, 20070Jul 02, 2007 -
Deadheading 101: Need a teacher!!
started by thea611
last post by thea611Jul 01, 20075Jul 01, 2007 -
Hot Lips Salvia
started by hannelorep
last post by DebinSCJun 30, 20079Jun 30, 2007 -
How would you describe the Crytomeria for a back yard ...
started by greenthumb_NC
last post by missingrosieJun 30, 20074Jun 30, 2007 -
Catalpa Tree seedlings
started by Wills_Widow
last post by 1cros3nails4gvnJun 29, 20071Jun 29, 2007
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carolina spiderlily
started by 1cros3nails4gvn
last post by 1cros3nails4gvnJun 29, 20074Jun 29, 2007 -
Titan Arum Blooming Event
started by bordersandjacks
last post by 1cros3nails4gvnJun 28, 20072Jun 28, 2007 -
Gatlinburg
started by moretz
last post by LavinaMaeJun 28, 20072Jun 28, 2007 -
Middleton Place?
started by AikenGdnr
last post by AikenGdnrJun 28, 20076Jun 28, 2007 -
Deer like MG's apparently
started by CoreHHI
last post by CoreHHIJun 28, 20072Jun 28, 2007 -
anyone know how to take care of armadillos?
started by 1cros3nails4gvn
last post by 1cros3nails4gvnJun 25, 20078Jun 25, 2007 -
Coral snakes? Anyone know much about these?
started by CoreHHI
last post by CoreHHIJun 24, 200723Jun 24, 2007 -
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GARDEN QUOTE AND/OR SIGN
started by BSD
last post by SassydJun 23, 200712Jun 23, 2007 -
Anyone have success with this near the coast?
started by CoreHHI
last post by ardesiaJun 22, 200712Jun 22, 2007 -
epom salt for palms?
started by 1cros3nails4gvn
last post by 1cros3nails4gvnJun 22, 200730Jun 22, 2007
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Lowe's in Bluffton has 50% off all their roses
started by CoreHHI
last post by 1cros3nails4gvnJun 21, 200710Jun 21, 2007 -
Flame azalea
started by spartacusaby
last post by spartacusabyJun 21, 200720Jun 21, 2007 -
schefflera arboricola
started by 1cros3nails4gvn
last post by 1cros3nails4gvnJun 20, 20070Jun 20, 2007 -
Tree: grafted area
started by AikenGdnr
last post by 1cros3nails4gvnJun 16, 20071Jun 16, 2007 -
Good morning fellow gardeners, hope you got rain yesterday
started by LavinaMae
last post by tggfiskJun 16, 200715Jun 16, 2007 -
Some seeds to play with
started by CoreHHI
last post by StonoRiverJun 16, 20072Jun 16, 2007 -
A few pics for you
started by CoreHHI
last post by CoreHHIJun 16, 20076Jun 16, 2007 -
Garden Pots, SC outlets?
started by doyledh
last post by Smokey_SCJun 15, 20072Jun 15, 2007 -
Time For A Rain Dance - Part 2
started by Xeramtheum
last post by 1cros3nails4gvnJun 14, 2007101Jun 14, 2007 -
anyone want to trade?
started by moretz
last post by moretzJun 14, 20070Jun 14, 2007
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Deadheading gardenias, should it be done?
started by thea611
last post by HorseshoeJun 09, 200716Jun 09, 2007 -
Bougainvillea? Anyone in my neck of the woods?
started by CoreHHI
last post by ardesiaJun 09, 200717Jun 09, 2007 -
Has anyone tried hand pollinating?
started by weege
last post by catmadJun 08, 20075Jun 08, 2007 -
beach Vacation= Plant trading?
started by downscale_babe
last post by downscale_babeJun 06, 20072Jun 06, 2007 -
Hey Johns Island folks
started by ardesia
last post by StonoRiverJun 06, 20077Jun 06, 2007 -
Anyone have a 'Dwarf Cavendish'
started by CoreHHI
last post by amarettoncMay 28, 200713May 28, 2007 -
Searching for Worm Castings aka poop
started by Xeramtheum
last post by XeramtheumMay 28, 20070May 28, 2007 -
Weird torpedo like thing in our palm trees!!!
started by thea611
last post by 1cros3nails4gvnMay 28, 200713May 28, 2007 -
brugmansia?
started by AikenGdnr
last post by BSDMay 28, 200711May 28, 2007 -
Ground Pearls
started by cindyjeff
last post by XeramtheumMay 27, 20075May 27, 2007




