Our Favorite Gardening Links
Here is a very incomplete list of some of the websites for our favorite places to visit, gardening societies to join, as well as some useful websites for South Carolina gardening. If you have any suggestions for additions, please contact our webmistress!
SOUTH CAROLINA GARDENING:
Clemson University Extension Home and Garden Info Center - the ultimate resource for all your SC gardening questions. Extensive FAQ archives.
The South Carolina Master Gardener Program - become a real expert on SC gardening, or ask one a question!
Carolina Gardener Magazine - the definitive magazine for Carolina gardening.
Southern Living Magazine - the very best in Southern gardening and cooking.
SC GARDENING SOCIETIES AND CLUBS:
South Carolina Native Plant Society - did you know that the vast majority of today's common annuals and perennials originated in the lowcountry of SC? Learn more!
Charleston Lowcountry Rose Society - learn the ins and outs of rose gardening in SC.
OUR FAVORITE SC RETAILERS:
Ashdown Roses - the best nursery for antique, climbing and landscape roses. Amazing!
Pete's Herbs - our local lowcountry herb wizard. If you want it, Pete's got it!
Smith's Concrete - SC's best source for all your garden cement products: benches, fountains, planters, statuary, etc.
Tokonoma Bonsai - Summerville's own bonsai specialist.
Hollow Tree Nursery - out in the boonies, this one is well worth the 5-10 mile drive to check it out. 843-688-4352.
OUR FAVORITE SC DESTINATIONS:
Bee City - more than just bees: honey, pollen, lip balm, skin cream, candles, and figurines, all made from bee products; field trips for schools and church groups too!
Mepkin Abbey - see the Mepkin Abbey Church and the Nancy Bryan Luce Gardens. Eggs, garden compost (the best!), books and tapes may be purchased at the Reception Center.
Charleston Tea Plantation - the only working tea plantation in the whole USA!
Middleton Place - National Historic Landmark and carefully preserved 18th-century plantation that has survived revolution, Civil War, and earthquake. Tour the Gardens, the House Museum, and the Plantation Stableyards.
Francis Marion National Forest - boasts a variety of recreation opportunities: canoeing, kayaking, motorcycling, fishing, and hunting.
Francis Beidler Forest - the largest virgin blackwater cypress-tupelo swamp forest left in the world!
Summerville, SC - history and businesses of the place affectionately called "Flower Town".
Summerville, SC - tourist website of our hometown.
INTERESTING MISC WEBSITES:
Butterflies of Dorchester County, South Carolina - a huge list of our local flying friends.
