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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Hold on to your hats
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Go look at the ECLIPSE!
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My seed trading shopping list is done for this year
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This a good time for pruning confederate roses?
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It's actually raining!
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A Norfolk Island Pine's culture for Zone 7b ...
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Happy Birthday Keonikale!
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Red-Tip in trouble. Help!
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Green Giant vs Italian Cypress
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Ever blooming Gardenia in upstate SC?
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Low Country Brag growers
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Pindo palm fruit nutritional analysis
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Washingtonia Robusta-anyone in zone 7 growing them?
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Philippine Lilies
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How would you describe the Crytomeria for a back yard ...
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carolina spiderlily
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Dahlia's ?
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anybody like miracle grow or another brand of spray on?
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Something Strange?
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Grass and Mrtytles
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Will my peaches be alright?
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I have spring fever/seed starting ready
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Fertilizer timing guidelines?
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cardoon, growing it and eating it
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What's the weather doing at your place?
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garden mums
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Green onions' advice, please
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NC
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Old-fashioned petunias
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Birthday Wishes for swoznic
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fig or loquat?
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NC needs advice on planting in Charleston, SC
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What could this be?
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Ants & Okra
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Fruit trees for zone 8b?
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wet soil
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No-seeums, anyone try this?
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Isn't This a Lovely Spring We are Having in Coastal SC?
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PLANTINGS FOR VERY STEEP BANKS.
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Best time for Biltmore Estate?
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