horticulture

“P” is for Pomaria Nursery. Established in Newberry District in 1840 by William Summer, Pomaria Nursery was one of the most influential and prestigious nurseries of the antebellum South.

“P” is for Pomaria Nursery. Established in Newberry District in 1840 by William Summer, Pomaria Nursery was one of the most influential and prestigious nurseries of the antebellum South.

Although some consider it invasive, the Trumpet Creeper has inspired naturalists and writers, such as hummingbird enthusiast William Hilton.

Although some consider it invasive, the Trumpet Creeper has inspired naturalists and writers, such as hummingbird enthusiast William Hilton.

The native Campsis radicans, or Trumpet Creeper, is often called invasive, but it supports a variety of wildlife.

The native Campsis radicans, or Trumpet Creeper, is often called invasive, but it supports a variety of wildlife.

Monarch butterflies love swamp milkweed for egg-laying and feeding caterpillars, but find competition for food with the native swamp milkweed beetle.

Monarch butterflies love swamp milkweed for egg-laying and feeding caterpillars, but find competition for food with the native swamp milkweed beetle.

California grows more peaches than South Carolina and Georgia, but South Carolina's peaches are juicier and sweeter.

California grows more peaches than South Carolina and Georgia, but South Carolina's peaches are juicier and sweeter.