Richland County Master Gardener Association SC

06/03/2026

Columbia Green is on a mission to grow our urban forest, and we need your help.

Our first Beat the Heat education event of the season will be June 27th at 3907 Ensor Ave, Columbia, SC 29203 👉 signup to attend: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/beat-the-heat-educational-event-june-27--2026

The portal for our Beat the Heat tree distribution applications is officially open, and we’re ready to see how many trees we can get in the ground across the Midlands this fall.

Don’t see your municipality participating yet on the application? Reach out to your local council members and encourage them to join us.

More trees mean cooler neighborhoods, stronger communities, better wildlife habitat, and healthier lives.

Let’s make this fall count 🌳 We are Columbia Green

06/03/2026

Master Gardener Marilyn Hogan harvested potatoes from the Victory Garden located in Mr. McGregor’s Garden today. Look at this great haul! 🥔🌱

06/03/2026

Exciting things are happening in the Pollinator Garden! 🦋🐝

Blaine Moore of Green World Garden Design, recipient of the Richland County Master Gardener Outstanding Community Volunteer Award, has recently taken over the care of this space and is thoughtfully redesigning it using native plants. Her plan also includes information on host plants and the pollinators that visit them.

This sketch offers a glimpse of her vision, and we’re excited to watch it come to life! Thank you, Blaine, for sharing your talent, creativity, and expertise with the Garden.

06/02/2026

Learn more about why and how to test your soil!

Improve plant growth by learning how to adjust soil pH in South Carolina using lime, sulfur, and proper soil testing.

06/02/2026

Learn how to identify active mole tunnels and use harpoon or scissor traps for effective mole control in South Carolina lawns.