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Groundcovers: Planting and Care

Nov 25, 2019 | Featured, Groundcovers, Landscape

Explore groundcover options that bring beauty and practicality to your garden.

Indoor Plants for the Classroom

Mar 21, 2019 | In the Garden

Growing plants in the classroom can provide a wealth of benefits for students and educators. Indoor plants have been linked to improved concentration and memory as well as a reduction in stress....

If They Grow It, They Will Eat It!

Jan 24, 2019 | In the Garden, Vegetables

Convincing children to eat their veggies may sound like an impossible task, but a research study conducted by Parmer, et al. found that “second graders who participated in school gardening as part...

Growing Luffa

Jan 4, 2019 | In the Garden

Luffas have magical appeal to kids, so growing luffa can be an exciting family or classroom project for your summer garden. Also known as dishcloth gourds or vegetable sponges, luffa are actually...

Starting A School Garden- Raised Bed Basics

Jan 4, 2019 | Hot Topics, Vegetables

School gardens are an excellent way to teach students how to grow their own healthy fruits and vegetables. Most schools throughout South Carolina, however, are not built on land ideal for vegetable...

Growing Microgreens

Nov 21, 2018 | In the Garden

Gardening is a great family activity but with today’s hectic schedules it’s hard to find time for a garden. Growing microgreens is a fast and tasty way to grow veggies with the entire family. The...

Grow a Cutting Garden

Apr 30, 2018 | Flowering, Flowers, In the Garden, Landscape, Landscaping

Growing a cutting garden is easy and useful for creating your own floral designs. Cutting gardens can be grown in rows like traditional vegetable gardens, in raised beds, or containers. Most...