South Carolina ETV

Places We Visited in 1996

11-06-96 Nurseries Caroliniana We talk with Ted Stevens, co-owner of Nurseries Caroliniana. Located just outside of North Augusta, SC, the nursery specializes in rare and hard-to-find plants that grow well in the rigorous South Carolina climate. Also, Stevens talks about his side line business of raising and selling tropical birds.
11-06-96 Dewees Island Story We visit Dewees Island, a barrier island located near Charleston, SC, and talk with managing director John Knott. John talks about the development community and its efforts to keep the natural environment intact and undisturbed.
10-09-96 Ellison Building Exhibits We feature horticultural exhibits and landscaping ideas for the homeowner.
10-09-96 Global Food Web We feature a story about the Global Food Web, one of the SC State Fair's major educational initiatives this year. This is a collaborative effort among several state agencies and the Fair to highlight South Carolina's role in providing food for the world's economy.
09-11-96 Emerald Farms We travel to Greenwood, SC, to visit Emerald Farms. Katherine Zahn shows how the farm uses its goat milk and garden herbs to manufacture a variety of specialty soap products.
09-11-96 Dahlia Story Dr. Keeling, a dahlia grower in northern Spartanburg County, SC, has developed an award winning variety of dahlias named after his granddaughter, Jessica. He talks about how these flowers can make a colorful addition to the home garden.
08-07-96 S.C. Cotton Museum In Bishopville, SC, we tour the South Carolina Cotton Museum's exhibits which highlight cotton's contributions to the cultural and agricultural history of SC. Next, we travel to Greenwood Cotton Insulation Products in Joanna, SC, to learn how cotton is used as a natural fiber in home insulation.
08-07-96 Bee City We visit Bee City located near Cottageville in Colleton County, SC. On the banks of the Edisto River, Archie Biering has developed his avocation of bee keeping into a profitable business as well as an educational opportunity for local school children.
07-24-96
BOMIG 310 		Palm Trees Limited In this story we learn about palm trees and their gaining popularity with gardeners who want a "Southern look." From John's Island, SC, we visit Palm Trees Limited, a nursery that specializes in palm trees and offers fourteen different varieties to the consumer.
07-24-96 Evelyn Dabbs We visit with naturalist Evelyn Dabbs at her home in Sumter County, SC, to find out about butterfly gardening. Ms. Dabbs catalogues the plants that attract these colorful insects, such as verbena, lantana, thistle, and kudweed. Ms. Dabbs also talks about her participation in a banding program for wild songbirds.
07-03-96 Clemson University Packaging Science Clemson University's Packaging Science Department trains students and assists industry in the packaging quality requirements of food and consumer goods.
07-03-96 Charleston Aquatic Nursery On John's Island, near Charleston, SC, we visit with this company that cultivates over 200 varieties of water plants including water lilies, lotus, and many other shallow water plants.
06-19-96 Rosebank Farms We visit Rosebanks Farms in Charleston County, SC, to look at their successful cut flower business. Featuring delphinium, roses, zinnias, and approximately 60 other varieties, Rosebanks Farms sells these cut flowers in the Charleston flower markets.
06-19-96 Reedy River Falls Historic Park We visit the Reedy River Falls Historic Park, which is located in downtown Greenville, SC. For the last 15 years, a partnership has existed between the Carolina Foothills Garden Club and the City of Greenville to preserve and beautify the park.
06-05-96 Roper Mountain Science Center We talk with Darrell Harrison about three of the Center's many educational areas: the 1830 pioneer farm, the arboretum, and the planetarium.
06-05-96 Bluebird Story We visit with Susan Aude Fisher who is a member of the North American Bluebird Society. She is actively engaged in helping this native bird species survive man's encroachment of its natural habitat. From her Columbia home, Susan talks about using your backyard garden to attract these beautiful birds.
05-29-96 Humorist Felder Rushing Felder humorously shows how to turn tin cans and discarded tires into decorative garden items.
05-29-96 Kalmia Gardens We talk with Dr. George Sawyer in Coker College's Kalmia Gardens in Hartsville, SC. Taped when azaleas, dogwoods, and camellias were in full bloom, the video is an impressive array of colors. The garden offers the visitors a study in contrast. From a flat area typical of a coastal plain, the property drops sixty feet into swamp forest area typical of Black River creeks.
05-08-96 Bar-B-Que Competition We look at the annual Bar-B-Que competition that takes place at Charleston's Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. The contest draws contestants from several nearby states.
05-08-96 Dr. Holloway We visit with Dr. Bill Holloway, a surgeon and avid gardener who lives in Greenwood, SC. Using a wheelchair because of an automobile accident several years ago, he has devised an accessible garden and greenhouse that serves as guide for others.
04-17-96 Brookgreen Gardens Gardening Symposium Larry Henry, president of the gardens, talks about the garden vendors' displays. Brookgreen horticulturist Bobby Mottern explains how they plan to make the gardens stand out in their own right and enhance the more than 500 pieces of American sculpture on display.
04-17-96 Anne Springs Close Greenway We visit the Anne Springs Close Greenway in York County, SC, to see what is being done to protect and preserve one such area for generations to come.
03-13-96 Camden Horses We tour a horse breeding business in Camden, SC.
03-13-96 Mt. Carmel Herb Farm In Walterboro, SC, we feature the many specialty herb plants available from Mt. Carmel Herb Farm.
03-13-96 Sweet Grass Basket maker and artist Mary Jackson explains the history and tradition of basket making. Also, Bob Dufault of Clemson's Coastal Research and Education Center explains how the beautiful grass is being cultivated in the low country's habitat.
02-07-96 First Annual Palmetto Farm Show New equipment and product ideas for the home gardener are the focus of this segment.
02-07-96 Middleton Place Gardens We tour the world-famous Middleton Place Gardens in Charleston, SC, to see the early show of camellias.
01-03-96 Cotton Gin/Gifts In Manning, SC, we visit a cotton gin operated by Kirby and Miriam Johnson and look at the many specialty items made by Miriam that she distributes to gift shops throughout the Southeast.
01-03-96 Roses unlimited At Roses Unlimited in Laurens County, SC, we talk with Pat Henry about growing her many varieties of roses.