South Carolina ETV

Places We Visited in 2000

11/8/00
BOMIG 408 		Wing Haven Wing Haven has been a special part of Charlotte since its creation in 1927. Three acres of lovely vistas, formal gardens, and controlled wilderness open to all who wander its paths. This sanctuary for wild birds and animals is set up for the education of the general public on horticulture and wildlife subjects and to stimulate interest in the beautification of the geographic area.
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11/8/00
BOMIG 411 		Soft Shell Crabs We first talk with Jerry Gault of J & D Enterprises. Here we are told everything you want to know about soft shell crabs. Next in Beaufort, we take some of the crabs from Jerry Gault over to Bistro Dejong. Owner and head chef Peter Dejong cooks us a meal made from these crabs.
10/11/00 SC State Fair 2000 Back again at the South Carolina State Fair, we look at some of the sights and sounds of this year's event. We even have a little fun with the MIG State Fair Pentathalon including: Corn Shuckin', Seed Spittin', Pie Eatin', Apple Bobbin', and this year's new event, "The Stick Pony obstacle course."
8/23/00 The South Carolina State Botanical Garden Another visit to the garden in Clemson, SC, features over 2,200 varieties of ornamental plants in five gardens comprising 270 acres. Lisa Wagner, director of education, talks about the Heritage Garden, native plants, earth sculptures, and educational programs.
8/23/00
BOMIG 408 		The South Carolina Aquarium Located in Charleston, SC, the Aquarium features Southern aquatic plants and animals from the five major regions of the Appalachian Watershed as found in South Carolina: the Mountains, the Piedmont, the Coastal Plain, the Coast, and the Ocean.
8/2/00 Wild Birds Unlimited Gardeners are learning the importance of having birds and hummingbirds around the landscape to eat harmful insects. Jim Kelly of Wild Birds Unlimited shows us birdhouses, hummingbird feeders, and the feed needed for each.
8/2/00 Minnie Edwins’ Daylilies Minnie Edwins talks to us about the many varieties of daylilies she grows on St. Helena Is. and about the process of hybridization. We also get a tour of her large garden and see an example of her newest daylily that has ruffled edges.
7/26/00 Hosta Gardening Betty Cruickshank, SC Botanical Garden Volunteer and Hostas enthusiast, shows us her four hundred different types of Hostas located in colorful gardens outside of every window of her home.
7/26/00
BOMIG 407 		Dempsey Farms U-Pick This operation on St. Helena Island, SC, shows Making It Grow! its vegetable gardens that are open for the public to harvest. Davey Dempsey, third generation farmer, shows us his unique grape tomatoes and explains how we can sucker our own tomatoes. Dempsey Farms also grows strawberries, green beans, sweet corn, and many other types of vegetables.

7/12/00
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BOMIG 412

MIG Heritage Vacation First on our stop is The U.S. National Arboretum. F. Brian Smith learns about the importance and the history, of the current and new exhibits of the Arboretum. We meet up with Rowland at Mt. Vernon, the home of America’s first president. Rowland visits George Washington’s Pioneer farm. Next, the co-hosts of our show head over to Monticello, where they are given tours of Thomas Jefferson’s fruit and vegetable gardens. Moving across Virginia, Busch Gardens Williamsburg has been recognized for its beauty in horticulture and for its wildlife preserve for endangered animals. Our final destination is the old-time charm of Colonial Williamsburg.
6/21/00
BOMIG 407
 Barefoot Greenhouse John A. Frazier shows his unique horticulture practice of growing strawberries on St. Helena Island, SC. Mr. Frazier invites team Making It Grow! into his roadside stand and explains some of his unusual growing methods.
6/21/00 Cow Soap Owner Patrice R. Buck makes all natural body products from cow's milk on Jersey Thyme Herb Farm in Saluda, SC, and takes Rowland through the process.
6-14-00
BOMIG 406 		Charleston Roses Dr. Fletcher Derrick, a consulting rosarian with the American Rose Society, takes Rowland Alston on a tour of his rose garden in Charleston, SC, that features over 100 varieties of beautiful roses.
6-14-00 Bonsai Gardening As a master of this unique horticulture practice in Greenville, SC, Paul Ellis invites team Making It Grow! into his back yard for a tour of his favorite hobby-- bonsai gardening. Mr. Ellis shows us examples from his collection. We also learn how to care for and how to shape bonsai trees.
5-24-00
BOMIG 404 		Japanese Gardening Japanese Gardening at the Nippon Center in Greenville, SC, provides a unique style of gardening that many Carolina gardeners may not be familiar with. Andrian Bazemore, manager at the center, walks us through the lush gardens that are full of southern horticultural staples arranged in an oriental setting. The rock gardens located in the interior of the center’s Restaurant Yagoto create an allusion to the famous Ryoan-ji garden in Kyoto.
5-24-00
BOMIG 404 		Brookgreen Gardens Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, SC, shows off its new dogwood garden. Bobby Mottern, Assistant Vice President and curator of gardens, explains why the dogwood tree has become one of the most beloved icons of the South. We also got a chance to talk with the host of 'Victory Gardens,' Roger Swain.
4-19-00
BOMIG 406		 Master Gardener The Master Gardener Program in Columbia, SC, Barbara Jo Sauer (1999 Master Gardener of the Year) gives us a brief description and history on the Master Gardener Program. She also gives examples of some of the useful information they have, such as on weeds, pH levels, and pesticides.
4-19-00
BOMIG 402
Foliage Plants Hermann Engelmann Greenhouses in Orlando, FL, supplies its Exotic Angel plants and flowers to popular gardening centers such as Lowe's and Wal-Mart. Rowland talks with the director of customer service, Dana Wagner, about the 260 different varieties of exotic plants. Then, Rowland gets a tour with Location Manager, Jeff Cawn, who shows us some of their featured foliage plants such as passion plants and variegated ivies.
4/5/00 Stacy's Inc. Stacy's Greenhouse in York, SC, supplies its plants and flowers topopular gardening centers such as Lowe's and Wal-Mart. Owner Lewis Stacy shows us his hostas, black-eye stellas, and other perennials while taking us on a tour of his ever-expanding greenhouse facilities.
4/5/00 Disney Institute

 		The Garden Design Event at the Disney Institute in Orlando, FL, offers classes and hands-on gardening sessions with professional horticulturists. The classes are divided into smaller groups where they each design their own garden with the help of the instructors. Join Rowland as he gives the groups his advice, and talks about the styles of cottage and wildlife gardening.
3/8/00
BOMIG 405 		Ewing Tree Farm Ewing Tree Farm in Hartsville, SC, is a wildlife habitat paradise. C. Randell Ewing, 1998 South Carolina Tree Farmer of the Year, discusses which crops make his land a haven for turkey, partridge, and ducks.
3/8/00
BOMIG 405 		Nature's Spirit Nature's Spirit Intentional Community in Pickens County, SC, provides the opportunity to explore sustainable living and organic agriculture. Charlie Joiner shows viewers how his bio-intensive approach to gardening produces an abundance of plants on a minimum of land.
3/1/00 Southern Spring Show The Southern Spring Show celebrates its 40th anniversary with the theme Destination Spring. The event marks the beginning of the spring season with a re-creation of the Tower of London garden, Walt Disney topiaries, furnished designer rooms, and lawn and garden seminars.
2/9/00 Baucom's Nursery Baucom’s Nursery Company in Summerville, SC, supplies its plants and flowers to popular gardening centers such as Wal-Mart and Lowe’s. General Manager John Lybrand takes us on a tour of the nursery; and Clemson Extension Agent Mark Arena shows some new varieties of petunias and impatients that are being cultivated at Baucom’s.
2/9/00
BOMIG 409 		Peter Loewer Gardener and Natural History writer Peter Loewer has turned his Asheville, NC, backyard into a winter gardener’s paradise. From a moss garden to tulip trees, this scenic wonderland shows off its color throughout the year.
1/12/00 Hartsville Junior High School Hartsville Junior High School in Hartsville, SC, provides a FOCUS program for at-risk students. A component of the FOCUS curriculum is a horticulture therapy program called "Planting Citizens for Tomorrow." Located on the school campus is a 6,000 square foot garden that has been expanded to include a "Fresh Flower Market."
1/5/00
BOMIG 409 		Richmond Hill Inn
 		The gardens at the Richmond Hill Inn in beautiful Asheville, NC, are one of the most beautiful spectacles of spring; yet, horticulturist Hunter Stubbs keeps this garden in shape year-round with winter gardening. An early snow creates a beautiful backdrop for winter gardening tips.