The Lowcountry is a prime place for gardening. With the weather being quite favorable year-round, there’s an opportunity to grow a variety of plants, flowers, trees, fruits and vegetables. Our local environment lays the foundation and with these gardening tips, you can watch your outdoor sanctuary flourish. We cover gardening in all four seasons, as well as florals for indoor use. We provide tips such as how to keep the animals out, how to bring the wanted ones in, how to winterize your garden and more. We also share some of the Lowcountry’s top gardens to spark your inspiration. Find out what to grow in which month and discover our favorite flower picks. Happy planting!
Early spring in the Lowcountry calls for restraint, texture and quiet beauty. In this month’s featured floral, Kim Epley of The Studio at Farmer Blue uses a soft white palette to create an arrangement that feels calm, intentional and perfectly in tune with the season’s subtle shift.
Iconic films were made better thanks to these scene-stealing blooms. With expert tips for Lowcountry gardens, you can bring the same cinematic beauty home.
Bring the beauty of your Lowcountry garden indoors with a simple DIY craft. Chrissy Mozeleski of Helena Hills Farm shares a project to preserve seasonal blooms and create elegant, framed keepsakes that last.
Mild Lowcountry winter days are perfect for fishing, prepping your garden and savoring the outdoors. February 2026’s Almanac offers seasonal tips, inspiration and ideas to enjoy every serene moment in the region.
This Valentine’s Day, bring beauty from your own garden with expert advice from Lowcountry horticulturalist Suzanne Barton. Plus, learn the key steps to take now to prep your garden for spring.
Explore what’s in store for January 2026 with weather predictions, astronomical events and gardening suggestions from the new year’s Old Farmer’s Almanac and Grow Great Vegetables South Carolina.
Add style and structure to your floral arrangements by following Ikebana, the Japanese art form dedicated to balance, form and space.
Pressed flowers add a gentle, garden-inspired touch to cold-weather evenings. Follow a local gardener and crafter’s guide to making your own cute candles.
It’s time to turn over a new leaf — literally. Manager of The Green Thumb Suzanne Barton answers all your questions for what to do during the Lowcountry’s offseason.
Learn how to care for your favorite holiday blooms this Lowcountry winter with tips from The Green Thumb.