Christiana Huss, Urban Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Coordinator
Please welcome Christiana Huss as the new Urban Horticulture agent and Master Gardener Coordinator for Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties. Christiana will be teaching the Master Gardener course this Fall to train the next class of horticulture volunteers. Applications will begin in May of 2026. If you are interested in learning more about the Master Gardener program or applying, please visit Tri-County Master Gardener Program.
Two Home Horticulture Foundations courses are now open for enrollment. These courses offer several hours of online content paired with an optional field day. These courses are directed towards beginner gardeners, with no previous knowledge necessary! The two courses being offered are:
“Lawns and Landscapes” begins on February 2nd. Topics include:
- Introduction and Clemson Resources
- South Carolina Soils & Climate
- Pests of South Carolina
- South Carolina Lawns and Maintenance
- Weed Management in Southern Lawns
- Annuals and Perennials for South Carolina
- South Carolina Trees and Shrubs
- Landscape Design
- Weather-Wise Gardening: A South Carolina Guide to Resilient Landscapes
- Choose between two field days
- March 20th 10am-3pm in Charleston, SC
- April 10th 10am-3pm in Due West
- Register or learn more HERE
“Edibles and Orchards” begins March 16th. Topics include:
- Garden Foundation & Design
- Vegetable Production
- Herb Cultivation
- Small Fruit Production
- Tree Fruit & Nut Production
- Sustainable & Organic Methods
- Optional field day is May 1st in Florence, SC
- Register or learn more HERE
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