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Gardening Resources

These links and sites are a great start to help you with your gardening needs and interests. Find plant and pest fact sheets, calculators, soil sample instructions, best practices, timetables and more!

Clemson Sandhill Research & Education Center

Learn more about the Clemson Sandhill Research and Education Center and locate the RCMGA demonstration gardens.

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Information Center

The HGIC is a user-friendly resource for everyone from the novice to the advanced gardener, filled with fact sheets and science-based information

Integrated Pest Management

Learn more about IPM and find helpful resources.

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South Carolina's Master Gardener Associations

Clemson's listing of all Master Gardener organizations throughout the Palmetto State

Columbia Green

Columbia Green is a nonprofit that exists to improve and protect the natural beauty of greater Columbia and promote a healthy environment for all our citizens.

Clemson Sandhill Research & Education Center

Learn more about the Clemson Sandhill Research and Education Center and locate the RCMGA demonstration gardens.

Soil Testing

Learn why soil testing is important, how to do it, and where to take your samples.

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Carolina Turfgrass Information

Learn about the types of turfgrass grown in South Carolina.

SC Department of Agriculture

A comprehensive list of agriculture resource in South Carolina and beyond

Clemson Cooperative Extension Service

Clemson Extension provides unbiased, research-based in agribusiness; agriculture; gardening; food, nutrition and health; and natural resources.

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NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

The North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox contains detailed descriptions and photographs of 4,652 plants that grow in and around North Carolina.

Community Soil Sample Drop-Off Locations

If bringing your soil sample to the Richland County Extension Office isn't convenient, you may also drop off your sample at a community drop off location.

Clemson's Carolina Yards

The Carolina Yards Program helps you conserve water and make positive environmental changes to your yard.

US Department of Agriculture

Resources and support for food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues.

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USDA Hardiness Zone Map

South Carolina's Latest official Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Updated in 2023 to reflect climatic changes.

SC Native Plant Society
Plant Directory

Search by common name, scientific name, or botanical family, or apply filters to discover native plants with desired characteristics.

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