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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Any one know anything about sugar cane???
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last post by CoreHHIApr 21, 20114Apr 21, 2011 -
What do you think should grow in your garden, but it dies?
started by bordersandjacks
last post by donnacreationApr 30, 201136Apr 30, 2011 -
A bit off topicorganic chicken feed in Raleigh
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Blooming in April
started by bordersandjacks
last post by BSDApr 27, 201171Apr 27, 2011 -
another Monrovia plant with inaccurate hardiness info
started by donnacreation
last post by donnacreationApr 08, 20119Apr 08, 2011 -
April 8 & 9 New Bern - Heritage Plant Sale and Free Gardens
started by Entlie
last post by Beach_BarbieApr 10, 20114Apr 10, 2011 -
Stella d Oro Division?
started by Entlie
last post by EntlieApr 05, 20112Apr 05, 2011 -
Epimediums
started by bordersandjacks
last post by missingrosieApr 19, 201127Apr 19, 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
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Afraid of the rain
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Bear season
started by LavinaMae
last post by EntlieMar 30, 20113Mar 30, 2011 -
Cold nights
started by keonikale
last post by keonikaleApr 06, 201128Apr 06, 2011 -
Mid Carolina's Spring roundup interest?
started by rednyr
last post by rednyrMar 25, 20110Mar 25, 2011 -
Pitiful pittosporum problems!
started by donnacreation
last post by donnacreationMar 27, 20116Mar 27, 2011 -
Is my curcuma ginger dead?
started by donnacreation
last post by XeramtheumApr 04, 201123Apr 04, 2011 -
Plant Sharing
started by rednyr
last post by Beach_BarbieMar 31, 201115Mar 31, 2011 -
desert bird of paradise
started by donnacreation
last post by Beach_BarbieMar 23, 20113Mar 23, 2011 -
Wow what weather
started by LavinaMae
last post by keonikaleMar 25, 20116Mar 25, 2011 -
Look who came to sing to us
started by missingrosie
last post by bordersandjacksMar 21, 20117Mar 21, 2011
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New petunia
started by gessieviolet
last post by gessievioletMar 18, 20110Mar 18, 2011 -
Easy way to water a long bed
started by Xeramtheum
last post by ardesiaMar 23, 201113Mar 23, 2011 -
Ticks are out already
started by GardeningNC
last post by GardeningNCMar 29, 20116Mar 29, 2011 -
Keeping squirrels from digging
started by Xeramtheum
last post by bordersandjacksMar 26, 201116Mar 26, 2011 -
box store bare root Lily's - need assistance please :)
started by rednyr
last post by rednyrMar 16, 20113Mar 16, 2011 -
Waldsteinia - vagrant weed or let it be?
started by rednyr
last post by rednyrMar 15, 20110Mar 15, 2011 -
Spring gambler...
started by keonikale
last post by XeramtheumMar 19, 201114Mar 19, 2011 -
OK, this is funny....
started by Beach_Barbie
last post by tggfiskMar 15, 20114Mar 15, 2011 -
Blooming in March
started by Xeramtheum
last post by Beach_BarbieApr 01, 201163Apr 01, 2011 -
Gardening Symposium
started by ardesia
last post by rednyrMar 03, 20113Mar 03, 2011
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Wilmington Garden Show this weekend
started by Beach_Barbie
last post by Beach_BarbieMar 06, 20112Mar 06, 2011 -
Well March is certainly coming in like a lion!
started by Xeramtheum
last post by XeramtheumMar 07, 201115Mar 07, 2011 -
Help quick!! Raleigh nurseries to visit today?
started by rednyr
last post by tggfiskFeb 28, 20113Feb 28, 2011 -
OMG! This is scary!
started by Xeramtheum
last post by rednyrFeb 26, 20115Feb 26, 2011 -
those *&$%#* ground voles!
started by donnacreation
last post by rednyrMar 22, 201132Mar 22, 2011 -
Spring in New Bern Close Up
started by Entlie
last post by EntlieFeb 27, 20113Feb 27, 2011 -
Spring in New Bern
started by Entlie
last post by EntlieMar 02, 20115Mar 02, 2011 -
anybody know how to prune these
started by Linny1
last post by Beach_BarbieFeb 23, 20115Feb 23, 2011 -
Is anyone else worried ...
started by Xeramtheum
last post by rednyrFeb 26, 201113Feb 26, 2011 -
Starting to look like Spring in the Greenhouse!
started by Xeramtheum
last post by XeramtheumFeb 25, 20118Feb 25, 2011
