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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Garden catalog faves
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Too late to try mulching?
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Uh-oh, I just planted grape hyacinths
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greenhouses/nurseries in shelby nc
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vine with purple pods, sweetpea-like flowers, ID?
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Pine needles are here...
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American Wisteria. (Amethyst)
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Have you all seen this?
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I'm losing an old friend
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last post by ardesiaAug 19, 20094Aug 19, 2009
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I'm back
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Heliconia in zone 8a?
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Kalanchoe pinnata
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Anyone know what this is?
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NGA Aqua Spikes Use/Advice/Comments?
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Upland cotton/ sea island cotton?
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last post by pyromommaApr 29, 20094Apr 29, 2009 -
Mule and Sylvester palms in zone 8a
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last post by hoitiderApr 15, 20094Apr 15, 2009 -
We got the edge of the storm
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last post by XeramtheumApr 14, 20094Apr 14, 2009 -
No frost here, thank goodness!
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Mule palms in zone 8a?
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last post by Beach_BarbieDec 07, 20084Dec 07, 2008
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Alignment of moon, Jupiter and Venus
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low maintainace wild flower yard
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Paperwhites (Narcissus tazetta)
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Anyone growing Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Red Hot'
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These guys are all over the place
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Can you ID this snail
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Saucer magnolia is blooming again. Is that normal?
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"Weed" ID
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Getting some jump people around here
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This is going to get interesting
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last post by StonoRiverAug 23, 20084Aug 23, 2008
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Check this out
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last post by ardesiaJul 13, 20084Jul 13, 2008 -
It's official, 2ndRaleigh Roundup/Plant Delights Open House!
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Happy Birthday bordersandjacks!
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last post by tggfiskJun 30, 20084Jun 30, 2008 -
Carolina Smoke Bombs??
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last post by missingrosieJun 07, 20084Jun 07, 2008 -
Did the papaya plant from last year have good fruit?
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last post by LavinaMaeMay 23, 20084May 23, 2008 -
Here We Go Again!
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last post by LavinaMaeApr 17, 20084Apr 17, 2008 -
Success with the seeds
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orchid show in Bluffton
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last post by 1cros3nails4gvnMar 14, 20084Mar 14, 2008 -
Pronouncing Weigela
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Hold on to your hats
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