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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Planting for the RU
started by wholyhosta
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Riverbanks Plant Sale
started by ardesia
last post by ardesiaMar 19, 20070Mar 19, 2007 -
Greetings and question about mosquito control
started by blackbird70
last post by blackbird70Mar 17, 200712Mar 17, 2007 -
Agaves, anyone?
started by Tropicanna
last post by TropicannaMar 13, 20075Mar 13, 2007 -
Help with native plant?
started by DebinSC
last post by DebinSCMar 12, 20076Mar 12, 2007 -
Strawberries are blooming??? Huh?
started by yotedog
last post by yotedogMar 08, 20077Mar 08, 2007 -
Elderberries, anyone?
started by carolinablue
last post by carolinablueMar 07, 20075Mar 07, 2007 -
palmetto/palm trees
started by landerlily
last post by StonoRiverMar 03, 200713Mar 03, 2007 -
Fertilizer timing guidelines?
started by DebinSC
last post by ardesiaFeb 28, 20074Feb 28, 2007 -
Gardenia bushes
started by blugld
last post by thea611Feb 24, 20078Feb 24, 2007
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I LOVE THE CAROLINAS!
started by Sparisi1122
last post by fancyfleaFeb 24, 20075Feb 24, 2007 -
Little shop of horrors
started by fancyflea
last post by greenthumb_NCFeb 24, 200713Feb 24, 2007 -
YeeeeeeeeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwww
started by Xeramtheum
last post by Mr_CrocosmiaFeb 23, 20076Feb 23, 2007 -
A little birdie told me
started by fancyflea
last post by StonoRiverFeb 22, 20072Feb 22, 2007 -
Epimediums
started by plantlady98
last post by StonoRiverFeb 22, 20072Feb 22, 2007 -
Starting the ourdoor garden
started by keonikale
last post by StonoRiverFeb 22, 20076Feb 22, 2007 -
What A Difference A Week Will Make!!!
started by Xeramtheum
last post by XeramtheumFeb 21, 20075Feb 21, 2007 -
fruit trees and vines?
started by moretz
last post by moretzFeb 19, 20076Feb 19, 2007 -
Weed or what?
started by DebinSC
last post by DebinSCFeb 19, 20075Feb 19, 2007 -
Just starting out in NC...can you spare a few seeds?
started by Pinger42
last post by Pinger42Feb 15, 20076Feb 15, 2007
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Wish I could plant somethin'! You?
started by DebinSC
last post by fancyfleaFeb 12, 200710Feb 12, 2007 -
Looking for Nearby-Supplier
started by HDCochran
last post by LavinaMaeFeb 12, 20071Feb 12, 2007 -
cardoon, growing it and eating it
started by theflorist
last post by downscale_babeFeb 07, 20074Feb 07, 2007 -
Another photo
started by fancyflea
last post by fancyfleaFeb 06, 20070Feb 06, 2007 -
Outer Banks anyone?
started by Serene222
last post by Serene222Feb 03, 20072Feb 03, 2007 -
Need NC peony tips
started by VickieP
last post by dmac085Feb 01, 20079Feb 01, 2007 -
Seed Trade Anyone?
started by Sparisi1122
last post by lizrenJan 31, 200722Jan 31, 2007 -
Wilmington, NC
started by knees
last post by woodspirit1Jan 30, 200711Jan 30, 2007 -
winter sowing or started any seeds
started by moretz
last post by moretzJan 28, 200710Jan 28, 2007 -
Organic and Healthy produce meat and dairy in NE SC
started by downscale_babe
last post by downscale_babeJan 25, 20070Jan 25, 2007
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What's the weather doing at your place?
started by LavinaMae
last post by LavinaMaeJan 18, 20074Jan 18, 2007 -
Anybody's plants putting out new growth...? Weird winter....
started by yotedog
last post by ardesiaJan 17, 200715Jan 17, 2007 -
OK SC folks, or Pinehurst, NC folks-Huge Pine cones
started by LavinaMae
last post by LavinaMaeJan 14, 200714Jan 14, 2007 -
new to hickory and nc
started by theflorist
last post by moretzJan 13, 20076Jan 13, 2007 -
I have the winter bloz. Bah Hum Bug
started by LavinaMae
last post by EntlieJan 11, 200710Jan 11, 2007 -
garden mums
started by dalilyman
last post by gardener413Jan 10, 20074Jan 10, 2007 -
Roses not going dormant....and now even antique rose has BS
started by Madame_Carriere
last post by gardener413Jan 10, 20072Jan 10, 2007 -
Merry Christmas
started by CoreHHI
last post by LavinaMaeJan 09, 20072Jan 09, 2007 -
Hibiscus bargains in Columbia
started by ardesia
last post by LaLambchopJan 08, 200716Jan 08, 2007 -
Western North Carolina round-up?
started by woodspirit1
last post by woodspirit1Jan 08, 20079Jan 08, 2007