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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Clematis in the Carolinas
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last post by moxies_gardenJun 13, 201117Jun 13, 2011 -
Warning .. so cute your brain may explode.
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last post by HindernoneMay 28, 20113May 28, 2011 -
Ligularia heat hardiness
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Black Snakes
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Ticks are crazy this year
started by missingrosie
last post by tggfiskMay 25, 20119May 25, 2011 -
90+ heat wave!
started by luvcats
last post by XeramtheumMay 29, 201113May 29, 2011 -
Want to share with my Carolina Gardening friends
started by gessieviolet
last post by ardesiaMay 23, 20113May 23, 2011 -
Geum 'Mrs. Bradshaw'
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last post by Beach_BarbieJun 01, 20116Jun 01, 2011 -
Everyone ok after those storms?
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last post by BSDMay 14, 20118May 14, 2011 -
what's eating my Palmate Hibiscus? help!
started by rednyr
last post by ardesiaMay 11, 20115May 11, 2011
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Smoke and smell from Dare County fires
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last post by EntlieMay 16, 20111May 16, 2011 -
Purse planters
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last post by hoogieMay 15, 201115May 15, 2011 -
Happy Mother's Day
started by LavinaMae
last post by luvcatsMay 08, 20112May 08, 2011 -
Blooming in May
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last post by XeramtheumMay 22, 201155May 22, 2011 -
anyone have any Curcuma activity yet?
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last post by rednyrMay 10, 201112May 10, 2011 -
Anit-Icky-Poo-Poo-Neighbor-Defense-System
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Has anyone seen any bees?
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last post by melsalzMay 19, 201124May 19, 2011 -
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Greensboro, Apex??
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last post by missingrosieJun 01, 201114Jun 01, 2011 -
Spider Lily in New Bern
started by Entlie
last post by LavinaMaeMay 23, 201111May 23, 2011 -
Doing a fly by hi again
started by LavinaMae
last post by tggfiskApr 29, 20114Apr 29, 2011
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Uprooted
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last post by LavinaMaeApr 27, 20113Apr 27, 2011 -
Hail in Charleston
started by cornish2175
last post by keonikaleApr 22, 20117Apr 22, 2011 -
Amarillis help, please
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last post by Smokey_SCApr 25, 20113Apr 25, 2011 -
Moths in heaven on Jasmine?
started by DebinSC
last post by DebinSCApr 22, 20113Apr 22, 2011 -
Pic #2Can you ID this plant?
started by yotedog
last post by yotedogApr 18, 20110Apr 18, 2011 -
Who Recognizes this Flower?
started by yotedog
last post by yotedogApr 20, 20114Apr 20, 2011 -
Can you see who has come to visit?
started by missingrosie
last post by tggfiskMay 11, 201160May 11, 2011 -
Wild Weather
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Midlands Plant Festival purchases
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Too late to plant potatoes..
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last post by yotedogMay 31, 201110May 31, 2011
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is this spirea?
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last post by rednyrApr 20, 20116Apr 20, 2011 -
oops, I did it again!
started by donnacreation
last post by donnacreationApr 18, 20119Apr 18, 2011 -
Hardy Hibiscus coming back from ground
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last post by XeramtheumApr 11, 20111Apr 11, 2011 -
Rhubarb in Zone 9
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last post by ardesiaApr 11, 20111Apr 11, 2011 -
Raspberries?
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last post by donnacreationApr 12, 20118Apr 12, 2011 -
Humming bird finally arrives
started by rednyr
last post by rednyrMay 15, 201132May 15, 2011 -
Warning! So Cute Your Head Might Explode
started by Xeramtheum
last post by XeramtheumApr 09, 20112Apr 09, 2011 -
Palm Pods
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last post by EntlieApr 14, 201110Apr 14, 2011 -
Confederate Rose, should I have cut it down this winter?
started by thea611
last post by XeramtheumApr 10, 201112Apr 10, 2011 -
Anyone grow climbing hydrangea??
started by CoreHHI
last post by melsalzApr 10, 20115Apr 10, 2011
