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Sweet Carolina Gardening
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Hello! Welcome to my channel. I started a you tube channel after I made a video that others found interesting. Many of them suggested I do more and since I’m an empty nester with time on my hands I thought it would be a good way to challenge myself and learn about technology. Little did I realize that technology changes on a daily basis these days! I have no formal training or education just a passion for gardening and time to play around with filming some videos. I have been interested in gardening for about 30 years and developed a real love when my kids were young. I recently built a new home and property and started from scratch. Unfortunately, lately I have learned a lot more than I would like about pests in the garden. The eco-system has not fully developed but I look forward to that changing. I love to learn about new plants and share what I learn. I would love it if you follow along with me and we can learn together!
Invasive species in the Southeastern US.
Red Sesbania or Rattlesnake bush is a Beautiful flowering shrub that grows along the shoreline of Lake Murray in South Carolina and other southeastern lakes and states. Unfortunately its beauty stops there because it is an invasive species that is taking over and pushing out our native species of plants. So if you see this growing in your area be sure to take it up and take it out and throw it in the trash in a bag or burn it. No it is called red and it’s name to me it appears more of a bright orange flower. The leaves look like a Mimosa tree, however it doesn’t grow as large as a Mimosa. They grows about about 4 feet tall on my shoreline and they spread 3 to 4 feet wide as well.They have lots of seed pods and reseed quite aggressively. I find them very hard to dig up out of the ground and they certainly don’t pull up easily. So if I can’t pull the whole shrub out I try to cut off all of the branches that have seed pods on them and throw them in the trash so that they can’t reseed.
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Unboxing Bluestone Perennials
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Unboxing Bluestone Perennials www.bluestoneperennials.com/ Hello everyone, I hope that you enjoy my video unboxing from Bluestone Perennials and that it helps you decide if you want to order some of your plants online. Hopefully it will give you a good idea of what to expect from this supplies. Here is a list of the plants from this order. The prices online might be different because of sales a...
Garden Tour- Why I choose not to do fall themed planters.
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In this video I take advantage of a spring like day in my state of South Carolina. I touch a little on how our warmer climate does not really align with much of our wonderful country and how I struggle to enjoy the fall. I also give a tour of what kind of plants that I use to preform all season long in the pots around my yard. I also give information about some of the perennials that I use in p...
Texas Tarragon, Spanish Tarragon, Mexican Mint Marigold, Tagetes Lucidaes Lucida So Many Names!
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Check out this happy little plant known by many different names. A native to Mexico this perennial herb smells and tastes like anise or licorice. I assume that is also what makes it fairly deer resistant which is always a plus. Texas Tarragon grows in zones 8-11 and is heat and drought tolerant. A member of the aster family, Tagetes Lucida is an easy care herb adds a bit of sunshine to your gar...
Camellia Scale causes yellow leaves and white powdery residue.
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Diseases of Camellias- This video will show you some good pictures of what Camellia scale looks like and help identify. Scale leaves a white powdery substance as well as the small little insects themselves. It will turn the leaves of your camellia yellow and spotty.
Collecting A Soil Sample And Why It Is Important
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This video goes over the importance of collecting a soil sample. A soil sample will tell you many helpful things about your soil such as ph values, how much phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, zinc, maganese you have in your soil. If you get a sample from an Extension Office like I did you also get expert help on determining the answers to questions you might have about the soil sample. I obtaine...
Just Peaches and Cream Pie Recipe (Jello Peach Pie)
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My boys requested another round of fresh peach pies before they head back to college. Since it is such an easy, as well as tasty treat and it is peach season, I decided to take you all along for the ride. The recipe is below. In the video I am actually making two pies. The recipe below is for one pie and the original recipe called for only two cups of peaches, but I have always used 4 cups of p...
Soil sample, seeds and bulbs
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August is here and fall is right around the corner. Time to start planning for next year. If you are having any issues with an area that is not performing well or you are planning a yard after new construction, you may want to take some times to get a soil sample.
Daucus Carota (Dara)
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My first time growing this flower from seed and I have hooked. It appears that sometimes it is actually a biannual and I am so glad that for me they flowered the first year. Related to the common weed found along the road called "Queen Anne's Lace" this plant is actually in the carrot family, but not eatable.
Cleo Pinklady, Blue Eddy, Swedish Ivy, Indiglo Girl Salvia and Lavender to keep the deer away!
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Color spires Indiglo girl Salvia, Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus), Cleome (Cleo PinkLady), Ornamental Onion (Blue Eddy) Hidcote Lavender are all good deer resistant plants. When you have deer in your garden it is a good idea to try to plant anything that they might think is stinky. All of the sages, salvias, onions are good choices as well as anything that has fuzzy leaves or thorns. Also, take a lo...
Do not judge by the outside
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Huge bad spot on the cantaloupe. But, how does it taste?
Aster Yellows???
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In this video I will show you what I was pretty sure at the time was Aster Yellows a phytoplasma disease of plants in the aster family. I later discovered that there is a Coneflower Rosette Eriophyid Mite that causes a similar irregular growth pattern on coneflowers. Evidently is hard for even seasoned gardeners to tell the difference so I am including this link that talks a little more about b...
What’s eating my plant? Lace bug damage
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No matter how seasoned you are at gardening there is always opportunity to learn more. The latest is a video about identifying the most recent pest in my garden.
Skyscraper Salvia
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This video shows you how well the salvia, Golden Delicious pineapple sage and coleus are preforming in the pots on my front porch.
Aphids on Dill with Ladybug Larva
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Let beneficial insects do the job for you. Know your bugs!
Black icky stuff in the top of coneflowers
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Black icky stuff in the top of coneflowers
Have you ever successfully collected seeds from skyscraper salvia?
I have never tried to collect the seed.
❤❤❤ Lantana The aged panther Leave the nature strip alone Yr safety cars aren't safe
Why are you whispering?
Sorry! Talking in my normal voice. At this time I did not have a microphone while filming.
I live in Ireland and I struggle to grow nice exotic plants outside. It's something I am so envious about living in a nice spot in The USA. My agapanthus and lupins have it tough here 😢
We always want what we can’t have don’t we? I can’t grow lupine here either.
Los invasivos son los humanos y. No las plantas ignorante yanki
I’m in zone 6a. What should I do with this plant in winter ??
You would have to dig and bring inside. Or plant in a pot that you bring inside. I don't have any experience with that since I am in zone 8 and most of plants are left in the ground all year. Good Luck!
They African Lilly IS NOT DEER RESISTANT IN PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fl. In my backyard they grow Beautiful. Out front the Deer ate them, to the point I can’t even tell where I planted them. Anyone who plant African lilies out front they are deer toast. Love the deer but just can’t plant many flowers they won’t eat. ❤❤❤
Oh no! So sorry to hear that. Thank goodness they leave mine alone I’ve heard that the deer have preferences they vary by region so I guess that’s at play.
I just bought one yesterday! I’m hoping mine will do well. I’m also in zone 8 in SC!
I am sure they will do well for you! Thanks for watching!
Great!!😍
Very helpful video
Glad you found the information useful. Thanks for watching!
I started a few plants from seed last year and planted the small starts..my expectations were low, but this spring I was pleasantly surprised! Two big, tall plants survived..I am thrilled!
Next year they will be popping up everywhere I bet.
Its hard to hear you
I know so sorry. I have since added a microphone for videos.
I love your wonderful video. I am also a Agapanthus lover too. And they just GREAT in containers. all my are in containers. For 3years. I was able to buy 12 year old pieces. Now they are just blossoming..I'm so excited I know most are blue but I'm afraid I will not have any white ones. So I just order 10 white starter plants. also I order 1 Peter Pan . And looking for your amazing twister.. And know I want your was it blue globe? well next month my husband is going to kill me with all the bulbs and plants I bought. 😬 well it could be shoes ( got 3 pair from Venus...on sale🙃
Last year was a big year for Twister. I saw it every where. Another of my very favorites is Neverland. It is a variegated leaf and very narrow leaf with a short bloom. More suitable for a little shade. Glad to hear from another Agapanthus lover. They are awesome.
I've seen this exact phenomenon on poison hemlock flowers!
The insects are some of my favorite part of gardening!
I just found your channel. I love your selection of plants. Just subscribed.
Thank you! I try to video things I think might be helpful.
I just planted one today so was curious to see how it grows
I have found there are many differences between the varieties. I hope you enjoy it as much as I love all of mine.
Volume is an issue
Thanks for hanging in there. It was one of my first videos.
Beauties 💙
Will they grow in shade?
They can survive in shade but won’t bloom as well or grow as fast. They like full sun.
@@sweetcarolinagardening4364 thanks!
I wonder if it drops pollen quickly when cut like Queen Anne's Lace does. Did you try it as a cut flower? Sure is beautiful!
I have seen it arrangements a lot so I know it’s useful for that. I have not personally used it because my cats eat everything. :)
I have 5 of them growing in my front yard 5-8 feet
They are show stoppers for sure. But not what we need.
I've seen that growing along a creek bed in our nearest state park!😲
Great advice...is it only along Lake waters? Or has it or can it move inland?
I have only seen it growing right along the shore line. I’m not sure if it would grow in other areas.
It must like wet feet! Is it a shrub or a tree?
It’s more like a tree shaped shrub. Only about four feet.
Years ago I used to buy from Bluestone. At that time you could buy 3 or 6 packs of seedling perennials very cheaply. I wish they still did that. These do look very good though.
Prices on everything have gone up so much lately.
I would love it if you don’t mind to please speak a little louder in your videos
Thank you for the comment. I have since gotten a mic for recording. Hopefully that will make it better in the future.
Wow the twisters are cool. I’ve been looking for some blue Peter Pan variety but have only found the full size Blue Lilly of the Nile at Woodley’s in NE Columbia.
Wingards in Lexington had some Peter Pan at some point I believe. You have to hit the right place at the right time!
How do I get these? From seed? Yours are gorgeous. I am Z8aNC Coastal Plains.
Many nurseries or landscapers can get you the blue called Lily of the Nile. I picked up some of mine at a box store and local nurseries. I have ordered some from online sources as well. Online, is not the best value, but if you can't find them any where else it would be a good way. They are bulbs, so they are typically bought in bulb form or container. When I ordered online they came in four inch containers with soil. Thanks so much for the question and I sure hope you find some for your garden!
How's your garden?
Hi. My garden had been a challenge and a reward this year. I have tried a lot of new plants this year and they were all mail ordered and small so I’m watching and waiting to see if they are something that will be worth adding more. You can follow me on Instagram for more frequent updates. I really appreciate you checking in with me!
I love the Twister, my neighbor has that one and it is gorgeous! That Carolina Wren was really wanting everyone to hear him! Your agapanthus are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for watching and yes the the bird was really talking. Usually it’s the boats on the lake that make the noise! Thank you for commenting.
Thank you 😊 for sharing.
You are very welcome. Thank you for the comment.
I just received Agapanthus in the mail from an Etsy shop. I just went back and looked and there was specific variety name. I’m in 7B, 40 minutes west of Charlotte NC. I assumed I would have to take mine in as the temperatures get cold in the fall. Are you in a warmer area of the Carolinas? I would love to be able to leave mine in the ground too!!!
I am in zone 8 in South Carolina.
that bird was pretty rude...
Yes it was!
I love the first one, Lily of the Nile variety. Live in zone 8B, weak sunlight during Oct to March, but nice, mild summer in our state. I am just wondering can I get enough blooms by planting it on East side? not sure if it depends on the past year's sunlight or the Spring and Summer sunlight for blooming? Also, which month do all the leaves die back to ground?
Hey Angela. I am also 8b extremely hot summers. The leaves in the traditional Lily of the Nile don’t really die back much. Just a few leaves in the bottom turn yellow during the winter for me here. Of course if we had a really cold snap they might die back a little. I noticed some of my varieties die back a little more. “Twister” died back more but they are currently smaller plants than the others. I just love them all! Thanks for the comment.
@@sweetcarolinagardening4364 thank you for you info. And " lily of the Nile " is a common name of Agapanthus, right? So, what is the special variety name of the first tall one? "Midnight Blue"?
@@angelaa7616 You know that is an interesting question. These were put in by the landscaper and I have seen lots of times at nursery just labeled "Agapanthus Africanus" I have come to believe that that is the name of the blue variety one that is traditionally used in the landscaping. www.gardenia.net/plant/agapanthus-africanus Shows a picture of what mine look like and they call it Agapanthus Africanus as well. I have bought more varieties and hope to do a follow up when some bloom this summer. They are currently budded up and it won't be long.
@@sweetcarolinagardening4364 thank you. It is a lovely color. Can't wait to watch your upcoming videos!
I personally like the Frederick Street Park Agapanthus.
I will have to check that one out! Thanks for the information and thanks for watching.
It's so good to learn about other seed companies. I will have to check out Bluestone!
It's so good to learn about other seed companies. I will have to check out Bluestone!
Thanks for the comment! It’s good to know what to expect from mail orders.
Hi Kathy, I love it! Being a retired florist we used to order Queen Anne's Lace and it was so special. I'm going to have to check out Dara. 🌿💚🌿
I love it! It is popping up everywhere.
Wonderful. But you could have talked about the care too.
The care is really quiet easy. Fertilize in the spring and cut back the flower scapes after blooming. Please let me know if you have a specific question. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Do they grow back each year or do they die etc.do look nice
Here in zone 8B this variety stays evergreen with a little that dies at the base. Just clean them up in the spring. Thanks for your question.
Soil chemistry is very important. A healthy ecosystem in the garden is vitally essential if were going to be rewarded for our labor, love and finances we invest in our gardens. Thank you!
I am still learning on this soil for sure! I think after four years I am seeing some results. Thanks for the comment.
Eyooooo! Are those bud worms?
Yes, they are! Little devils.
I had this issue last year and dug it up as fast as lightening. I sure hope I don't ever see it again.
Yes! Not something you want to see! I don't know if you saw my comment I made six months ago, After I made this video I learned there is actually a mite that can look very much like this. It seems even seasoned gardeners have a hard time telling them apart. Evidently, the yellow of the sepals is more an indicator of the yellow asters. www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/coneflower-aster-yellows-vs-coneflower-rosette-mite/
@@sweetcarolinagardening4364 I just saw that. Thank you. Do you have a video about no dig gardens or how you fertilize your earth? Thank you.
@@cynthiabercaw3462 Perennial beds or veggie beds? Raised beds I use a mix provided at a near by landscape supply. I am certainly no expert. However, I do have a video about soil sample collection. Which is always the best place to start. What zone are you in? I am in zone 8 with red clay. It is awful.
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@@sweetcarolinagardening4364 this was in a perennial bed. I an in northern Kentucky zone 6a. I also have terribly heavy (yellowish grayish) clay and many rocks that need to be extracted and it's super challenging. I could not garden without a spud-bar and pick axe. I amend my gardens annually with loads of composted manure and pine bark mulch. I give a good sprinkle of Preen and Green and sometimes a broadcasted spray of Miracle Grow. And when digging planting holes, I dig extra deep and toss in all sorts of my kitchen scraps and then back fill with soil before planting. I figure it's organically good for the earth.
How pretty. Is this invasive like Queen Anne's Lace?
They claim it is not invasive on most seed sites. This was my first year and I will say that they definitely reseeded abundantly in the area. Most of the seedlings are on the edge of the bed where it meets the drive which I am okay with because nothing else would really grow there. Of course keeping it cut back would help, but honestly they are too pretty even as dried flowers to want to cut them back. Thanks for the question. and thanks for watching!
Your voice is so soothing! I love all the good info.
Thank you for the comment!
Nice job. You have a great voice. Wishing you great success 👍
Thank you so much for reaching out. It means more than you know.
I have no idea why I had a brain lapse and was pronouncing heuchera incorrectly! hoo-kr-uh is correct!
This is one of my favorite daylilies and I will be willing to spray deer spray to keep this beauty in my collection.