If you are like many people these days, you have spent some time on Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram. These websites can be a great source for ideas and help in your garden. However, it is important to use caution before implementing some of these ideas. These websites do not peer review advice, which can lead to bad information circulating the internet. For… read more >
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Let’s Cover Some Ground
Walking into a garden space and noticing plants instead of mulch gives me a sense of structure. I like to think of groundcovers as a foundation in any well-manicured area. The use of different height, colors, shapes and textures can really show off your depth as a gardener. Not to mention they also help reduce weeds and add multiple season’s… read more >
From West to East
In late August of last year, Erik and I had the opportunity to travel to Oregon and Washington to attend a seminar and visit gardens and nurseries. It was hands down the best experience of my life. We met many fantastic, warm, and welcoming people. Each and everyone had the most impressive garden that they were eager to show off. I admit it,… read more >
A Gathering of Gardeners: SCHI 2016
Every year the South Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association puts on a multi-day convention for professionals in southern horticulture. The event kicks off with a day of educational lectures which promote discovery in various gardening topics; this year, effective container gardening, medicinal herb gardens, turfgrass weed management, sustainable landscaping, and invasive pest identification were just some of the lectures on… read more >
Tis’ the season!
I can’t believe 2015 is almost over! Tis’ the season to decorate your home with beautiful natural materials. We just held two wonderful classes here in the garden focused on wreath making that were a blast. If you missed them, no worries! We hold these classes every fall so make sure you stay tuned. There’s one more spot left for… read more >