Links We Love

A healthy community depends on a healthy economy, and both completely depend on the local businesses in Columbia! There are a number of great studies out there that illustrate how shopping locally will stimulate the Columbia economy.

Simply put, more money spet with local businesses stays here (about 68%), where much less money spent with national chains stays in the area (only about 14%), and money spent online...well...simply leaves, Forever. Supporting local businessess doesn't stop with the economy - It is all about creating a stable and vibrant local community.

The South Carolina School Gardens Program is an initiative by the

SC Department of Agriculture to provide schools and communities alike with the opportunity to learn healthy eating habits, as well as providing an effective and fun way to instill the appreciation for local agriculture and food production in our children and everyone else involved in the garden.

Does your school have a garden yet?

Located on the Clemson University Sandhill Research & Education Center in Northeast Columbia, SC.

Carolina Children's Garden connects children and families to nature, each other and eco-challenges.

Physical address is 900 Clemson Road

Pinckney's Produce CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program is a family-owned & operated farm subscription service located near Holly Hill, SC. They offer memberships, in which the subscriber receives a weekly delivery of fresh, local produce for a certain time period.

HGIC is sponsored by Clemson University and has a wealth of information on growing, pruning and care plants and veggies. They also offer information on plant diseases, pests etc.

A real gem for Columbia, Riverbanks has a botanical garden which is a great place to get inspiration and see interesting plant combinations growing.

Don't forget to check out the animals and their habitats, a lot of thought goes into planting around the animal habitats as well.

Monrovia provides Woodley's with a vast amount of our plant material. Their website is also very informative, look for the companion plant section on each plant id.

A fabulous group that is always creating a greener Columbia.

Another company that has high standards for their plants.  We are very proud to carry Proven Winners and we know you'll be happy with these winners in your landscape.

A true soy wax candle that will maintain it's rich fragrance and beautiful color from "first light to final flame".

"More Blooms, more often" Woodley's carry these beautiful azaleas that bloom several times during the year.