August 24, 2007 RSS feed / Beauty in the Backyard

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The Original Mystery Plant

South Carolina is known for its hot, humid summers. Historically, many southerners were able to deal with a hot summer by heading for the hills, as in the Blue Ridge Mountains. More...

Ready, set, zoom at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Garden photography contest runs through October
Contributed by Dargan Davis

Calling all amateur photographers, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is hosting its first garden photography contest. The deadline for submissions is October 31, and the winners will be announced in December. More...

Stopping to smell the flowers

Getting the garden in shape
Arlene Marturano

So many of the beloved plants in southern gardens originated in Japan - the camellia, kerria, hydrangea, holly, quince, boxwood, rose of Sharon, azalea, and loquat to name a few. More...

Trees suffer during prolonged drought

Contributed by The Tree Care Industry Association

Drought continues to straddle much of the nation, especially in the Southeast and Southwest. More...


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