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Gardening Resources in the Carolinas
Clemson Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC) - Providing Garden, Pest and Food Information to South Carolina residents since 1999.
Clemson Horticulture — Conferences, Horticulture information by Department, Jobs, Student Info, Interest Groups, Programs, etc...
Clemson SC Master Gardener — Clemson Master Gardener website for various SC MG associations
Clemson/Greenville Extension Office - Service, Programs, Contacts, Address, etc...
Clemson/Paul Thompson I.D. Plant Guide- York County
Extension Agent and MG Coordinator's.
Guide for Trees, Shrubs, Vines, and Groundcovers.Plants are listed by common name and botanical name. It's a terrific
complement to MG training programs.
Daylily and Host Gardens — Offering over 900 varieties of daylilies and hostas in Simpsonville, SC. All plants are dug fresh as you select them.
Hatcher Garden — The mission of Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve is to be a place for the public to come for inspiration, enjoyment and education through the study of nature. Located at 820 John B. White Sr. Boulevard (Reidville Road), Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Martin Nursery — Greenville, SC.
Mountain View Orchids — Upstate orchids: care, education and sales - growing over 2,500 Paphiopedilums from flask to blooming size plants.
North Carolina Arboretum — 426-acre public garden located with the Bent Creek Experimental Forest of the Pisgah National Forest. Center for education, research, conservation and economic development, and garden demonstration, the Arboretum offers a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages.
Project Host — Project Host is the first soup kitchen in the country to have a garden on site. Located in downtown Greenville.
Roper Mountain Science Center — Science enrichment programs in an exciting and entertaining manner
that makes learning fun.
SC Native Plant Society — Non-profit org commited to the preservation and protection of native plant communities in SC. Providing programs and activities to educate, support protection, encourage use, and promote availability of native plant materials.
SC Forestry Commission — Protecting, promoting, enhancing and nuturing forest lands in SC in a manner consisten with achieving the greatest good for its citizens.Regional Urban Foresters are available to provide technical and educational assistance regarding trees and tree issues. Contact for the upstate is: Jimmy Walters - certified arborist and urban forester: jwalt@emeraldis.com.
Offers three free publications:
SC Urban Tree Care - a pocket sized guide for landscape tree care.SC Tree Species Guide - how to properly select and plant a tree, tree species list by size category along with a brief description of the tree.
Discovering the Urban Forest activity booklet for kids 4th - 6th grade.
Upstate Forever — "Promoting Sensible Growth and Protecting Special Places in the Upstate"
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Better Home and Gardens Magazine — Better Home and Gardens magazine web site. Articles on a wide variety of garden related topics. Includes garden plans and designs and plans for garden structures.
Beach Vitex — Government website describing the "beach kudzu" plant problem on the coast.
Browns Ferry Gardens, Daylilies of Charles Douglas — Georgetown, SC. Specializes in growing hybrid, repeat blooming daylilies.
Carolina Gardener Magazine — Carolina Gardener magazine website. Articles on a wide variety of garden related topics.
Charleston Gardens, Home and Garden Collection — Classic home and garden furishings. Online Catalog and Store Front in Charleston.
Garden.com — A beautiful site served by W. Atlee Burpee that has almost everthing you could think of that would interest a gardener: tips, articles, shopping, and a live chat.
Garden Gate — A good list of links to garden related sites.
Garden Guides — A resource for gardeners covering a wide variety of topic, each page has information, recommended books, and relevant links.
Garden Web — Extensive list of web sites includes general gardening sites, subject area web pages, horticulture sites, and directories of nursery and garden catalogs.
Home & Garden Television (HGTV) — The companion Web site to the popular television channel. The site includes a listing of the subjects of their upcoming shows, regular live chats with Walter Muellenhagan and Kim Haworth, HGTV Ideas magazine, and more.
JC Raulston Arboretum — Visit this site to take a photographic tour of the gardens, view major collections, read their newsletter, and more.
Kids Gardening
Making it Grow! — SC ETV, gardening with host Rowland Alston
Mail Order Gardening Association — This site provides an exhaustive amount of links to online catalogs for the mail- order gardener, as well as articles and a wealth of other information.
Master Gardener Volunteers of Forsyth County, NC — Information on events, newsletter, links, programs, seed exchange, and garden of the month.
Mygarden.net — An online resource for lovers of gardening from Australia to around the world.
National Gardening Association — Information on flowers and bulbs, fruits and vegetables, lawns and landscaping, and garden care. A pest control library is helpful for the identification and control of insect and animal pests and plant diseases.
North Carolina Cooperative Extension - MG Listing — Listing of MG websites by State.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University — Offering programs in Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Landscape Design which encompass the artful design, wise management and thoughtful planning of both manmade
and natural environments, preparing students for an array of careers.
UGA College of Agriculture and Environmental Science Cooperative Extension Service — This extensive Web site includes the home page and newsletter of Georgia Master Gardeners, job opportunities, a directory, a calendar and list of upcoming events, as well as links to other departments and sites of interest.
UNC Press — Publishers of quality gardening books.
UNC TV — Gardening programs with down-to-earth information and advice.
The Weather Channel — Continuous updates of weather in your area and around the world.
Web Garden — A pictorial plant dictionary, an illustrated glossary of commonly used horticultural terms, and more.
The Wild Gardener — Garden writer Peter Loewer's Web site containing plant information, where to find gardening books and a Q&A forum.
Seed Sources, Nurseries, Landscapers, etc. Return to Top
A & A Plants —Extensive nursery includes exotic house plants and tropicals. Website has an extensive text catalog, hints and tips for the gardener, and a map to get to the nursery.
Bradstone — Transform your garden with hardscaping products from Bradstone. Free brochure available.
Camellia Forest Nurseries — Online catalog for camellias and more.
Carolina Wild Nursery — Specializing in nursery-propagated native plants in the upstate region of South Carolina.
Chuck Plemmons Perennials — Offering hosta, an extensive line of other perennials, annuals and a fine line of vegatable plants in upstate South Carolina. (Online catalog currently under construction.)
Cooper-Payne Tree Farms — The Piedmont's (NC) source for cold-hardy palms, specimen trees, shrubs and confiers.
Elk Mountain Nursery — A mail-order source of quality perennials, herbs, shrubs, trees and vines, including many native to eastern North America.
Encore Azalea — Looking for azaleas that bloom more than once a year? Look no further than Encore!
Farm House Gardeners — A full-service garden and gift shop in Statesville, NC, specializing in plants and accessories for your home and garden since 1979.
Gardening Without Cultivation — World-famous thornless blackberry plants.
GardenMaster — A network of the nation's finest independent garden centers.
Gary's Nursery — Grower of cold-hardy palm trees in New Bern, NC, (USDA Zone 8a) since 1975. Most of our palms are grown from local seed from very cold hardy specimens. Landscape design and installation.
Gethsemane Gardens — A retail and mail-order nursery specializing in hellebores and hard-to-find shrubs and perennials for sun and shade, plus many site-
grown natives.
Green Houses
Lazy K Nursery Inc. — Specializing in native azaleas and other woody ornamentals since 1958. Our production consists of nursery-propagated, container stock grown from cuttings or seed of selected plants.
Lusk Tree Service, Inc. — Committed to the care, management and preservation of trees and woodlands in the Piedmont Triad (NC) area for 25 years.
Park Seed —
Marietta Gardens — An official National American Hemerocallis Society (AHS) Display Garden in Marietta, NC, with an incredible selection of more than 3,000 daylily cultivars bred on-site. Catalog and mail-ordering available.
Messenbrinks — Growers of more than 1,000 varieties of herbaceous perennial plants for both the wholesale and retail trade.
Mills Magic Rose Mix — Mills Magic Rose Mix is a 100% natural product formulated and developed to grow award-winning roses with lush foliage and bountiful blooms.
NCDOT Wildflower Program — Specializing in native wildflowers and the beautification of North Carolina's roadways.
New Garden Landscaping and Nursery — New Garden Landscaping and Nursery offers gardeners in the Piedmont Triad (NC) everything imaginable for creating and maintaining fabulous landscapes and gardens.
Niche Gardens — A mail-order nursery in Chapel Hill, NC, specializing in native perennials, trees and shrubs plus many other hard-to-find and unusual plants including evergreens, bog plants, ground covers and ornamental grasses.
Novalis, Inc. — A team of nursery professionals working together to bring exceptional plants to the market through growers and retailers, including The National Parks Rose Collection and Twice As Nice Daylilies.
Paradise Nursery Fruit Plants — Dedicated to producing not the most but the best fruit plants available for the Mid-Atlantic region, and specializing in gourmet figs.
PendulousPlants.com — A nursery dedicated to weeping woody ornamentals, propagated and grown on site and offered via mail-order to get them into the gardens of those who appreciate weeping plants as much as we do.
Pine Knot Farms —American-bred hellebores from the world's finest stock available at the nursery in Clarksville, VA, and online.
Plant Delights Nursery Inc. — Tony Avent calls his nursery the "home of plants with an attitude!" PDN is an NC/USA based international mail-order firm specializing in unusual perennials (and some tender perennials for those of you north of zone 7) and lots of new introductions, including "the ugliest hosta ever," Hosta 'Out House Delight'.
A Proper Garden — Since 1988, this shop in Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC, has been delighting customers with unique treasures, gifts and tools for garden enthusiasts. A second store in Raleigh was opened in 2002, and an online catalog features many of their items.
Redfearn's Nursery — Serving coastal gardeners since 1967, Redfearn's Nursery in Swansboro, NC, offers cold-hardy palms, shrubs, perennials, annuals, bedding plants, sod (a large variety of specialty grasses available), landscaping services and gardening supplies. They are "your one-stop shopping center with a knowledgeable staff and friendly service."
Roycroft Daylilies — This official National American Hemerocallis Society (AHS) Display Garden in Georgetown, SC, container-grows more than 700 daylily cultivars on site and via mail-order.
SmallPlants.com — A great place to find choice ornamental plants for the small garden. Many selections are true genetic dwarf plants—those that will mature at only one or two feet—perfect for containers and small spaces. Others are selections which are much smaller than plants typical of the species, reaching only 8-10 feet when the species generally grows to 50 feet or more.
Springdale Water Gardens — Located near Greenville in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Springdale has been producing quality aquatic plants for water gardens across the United States since 1993. Catalog available; products available on site or online.
Star Ridge Aquatics — A complete aquatic gardening supply center stocking hardy and tropical water lilies, hardy and tropical bog plants, koi and gold fish, Pondgard pond liners, pumps and filters and other water gardening supplies. Catalog available; products available on site or online.
Sunlight Gardens — Since 1983, Sunlight Gardens has been a premier mail-order source for wildflowers, ferns, vines, perennials, and shrubs of eastern North America, with hardy, robust plants—all nursery-propagated—that will beautify gardens and support a diversity of wildlife.
Terra Ceia Farms — The place to shop for great prices and a great selection of bulbs. Catalog available.
Tesselaar — "We are in the business of finding outstanding, easy-to-grow plants from around the world — making them available to landscapers, home gardeners and horticulturalists everywhere."
The Unique Plant Inc. — Offering hard-to-find or unusual trees, dwarf conifers, shrubs, perennials, more than 50 kinds of Japanese maples, and more than 60 types of ornamental grasses. Plants offered are grown in containers varying from 4-inch pots to 25 gallon containers, and available at the nursery in Chapel Hill, NC.
Willhite Seed — Providing the highest quality vegetable seed—and great service—to customers for the last 75 years, and promising to continue that tradition for at least another 75. Catalog and online ordering available.
Witherspoon Rose Culture — Founded in 1951 by Bob and Thelma Witherspoon, and operated by son-in-law, David Pike, Witherspoon is a wonderful source of top quality rose bushes, uniquely qualified rose maintenance, and a wealth of rose "sense" for the novice or avid rose gardener.
Woodlanders Inc. — Founded in 1980 in Aiken, SC, Woodlanders has been evaluating rare and hard-to-find native plant species and selections, as well as introducing many new plants from around the world obtained through arboreta, botanical gardens, and plant collecting expeditions. Catalog and mail-order available.
Wyatt-Quarles Seed Company — Visit this site to find a Wyatt-Quarles retailer near you, as well as a garden planner, lawn care guide, tip of the month and more.
Gardening Tools, Supplies, Equipment and Outdoor Products Return to Top
AB Seed Co. — Providing quality products for outdoor room designs since 1956.
American Pond — Based in Burlington, NC, American Pond specializes in the design and construction of fine water gardens and water features to fit the needs and desires of their clients.
Black Kow — Your favorite fertilizer now has a website that includes tips for planting trees and shrubs, advice for using Black Kow, and of course, contact information.
Brushy Mountain Bee Farm — Everything you need to start or maintain your bee-keeping business: Beginner kits, several styles of bee hives, protective clothing, smokers, tools, books, charts, videos, candle supplies, extractors, storage tanks and more. "All of this with the best service, support and quality in the industry, for the best prices, too."
Buzzerz: Plug Us In — Outdoor Lighting - Your Number One Source for Outdoor Lighting, Landscaping and Gardening Information
Carolina StaLite — Makers of Vole Bloc, Perma Till, roof gardening soil mix and more, StaLite is a high performance, lightweight aggragate that will not degrade or compact over time, promotes strong root growth and healthier plants, and has a defined water-holding capacity, making irrigation more plannable, efficient and economical.
DLB Products —The inventor and producer of T&C Containment Elements, a unique solution for home gardeners and landscapers who need an easy way to create retaining walls, horizontal physical and visual barriers, planting islands, raised access gardens, free-standing planters and armored slopes.
DripWorks — Specializing in uality drip irrigation and micro irrigation supplies for home owners, landscapers, farmers and greenhouse owners.
EON Industries — This small, family-owned business is one of the leading suppliers of metal garden markers—all made in the United States from materials purchased from American companies—shipping nearly 2 million markers yearly to retail and wholesale buyers. Well-stocked inventory, quality control and personal attention ensure prompt and accurate orders.
Fafard — A leading producer and supplier of Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Professional Soilless Growing Mixes, Retail Soils, and Landscape Bark Products.
Garden Supply Co. — Cary, North Carolina's headquarters for plants, water garden supplies, and one heck of a Christmas Shop—check out their inventory online!
Gothic Arch Greenhouses — Beautiful, strong, functional greenhouses for the beginner, hobbyist or professional gardener.
Greenline Manufacturing Inc. — Special factory-direct prices on outstanding greenhouses.
Havahart — Caring Control for Pets and Wildlife — Havahart.com takes a comprehensive look at the pet and wildlife problems gardeners and landscapers commonly experience. Humane solutions include squirrel-proof bird feeders, live animal traps, dog training devices and more.
John Deere — Locate Deere equipment, parts and dealers whether it's for residential or commercial use.
The Lawnmower Shop.com — The Best online source for lawn and garden equipment from brushcutters to water pumps and more. Free Shipping to 48 States!
MegaGro — Grow bigger, greener, healthier plants with MegaGro growth stimulator which is "EPA approved" and "100% safe for plants, people, pets and the planet."
Natural Solutions — Since 1996, this family owned farm has been providing natural solutions to maintain fish and pond water quality.
Scott Stone — Since opening its doors in Mebane, NC, in 1985, Scott Stone has grown into one of the largest suppliers of natural stone and related products in the southeast, developing a reputation for quality products and outstanding service.
Victor Poison-Free Pest Control — This site provides animal- and environment-friendly pest control solutions with low or no toxins. A helpful search feature helps you find information on pests, the diseases they carry and preventing infestation.
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Atlanta Botanical Garden —Atlanta, GA. One of the state's most beautiful spots to experience tropical and desert gardens and view endangered plant species. See this month's
Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens —Belmont, NC. News and events taking place in the garden and directions on how to get there, plus their new Armchair Gardener writings.
Garden Discovery Tours — Join Lee & Larry Newlin for exciting tours to public and private gardens in the Southeast.
Garden Tours America — Specializes in tours of Savannah, Charleston and the Low Country Region of SC
Georgia Golf Hall of Famen Botanical Gardens — Augusta, GA. Eight acres of display gardens accented with life-sized bronze sculptures of some of golf's greatest players.
High Hampton Inn & Country Club —Cashiers, NC. A mountain inn on the National Register of Historic Places offering golf, tennis, gardenign workshops and more.
Historic Columbia Home & Garden Tour — Columbia, SC. Discover some of the city's most beautiful homes and gardens.
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens - Charleston, SC Founded in 1676. Tour both the plantation and the gardens.
North Carolina Botanical Gardens —Chapel Hill, NC. History of the gardens, photographs, and links.
Poplar Grove Plantation — Wilmington, NC. Exquisite plantation gardens and more.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens — Durham, NC. Visit this nationally known historic garden on the campus of Duke University.
Discover Seagrove — The Seagrove Area Potters Association, Inc. is dedicated to promoting and marketing the historical, geographical pottery community that works and resides in a corner of Randolph, Moore, and Montgomery counties.
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum — Savannah, GA. Founded in 1966, the museum exhibits ship models, paintings and maritime antiques, principally from the great era of Atlantic trade and travel between England and America during the 18th and 19th centuries. It is also home of the largest private garden in the city's Historic District.
South Carolina Botanical Gardens —Clemson, SC. Web site includes learning opportunities, visitor information, and a stroll through the gardens.
Richmond Hill Inn —Asheville, NC. Elegance and comfort, combined with the beauty of Asheville.
Wilson Rose Garden — Wilson, NC. An accredited All-America Rose Selections, Inc. (AARS) Public Garden with 1,100 roses of 155 varieties on display, accented by original art and statuary in marble, bronze and iron.
