Richland County Master Gardener Association SC

This Month in Your Garden – June 2026 Find out what to plant, prune, water, and maintain in June across South Carolina, with region-specific tips for gardens and lawns.

Notice of Temporary Closure – Sandhill Children's Garden

Please be advised that the planned management of the forested acres at Sandhill Research and Education Center is scheduled to begin on Friday, June 5, 2026. To accommodate this work, the Children's Garden will be temporarily closed.

For the safety of all visitors, volunteers, and staff, these areas will remain closed for the duration of the project while heavy equipment and logging operations are underway. The closure is expected to last a minimum of 5–6 weeks; however, the timeline may change depending on weather, site conditions, and project progress.

We understand this closure may be an inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience and understanding while this important project is being completed.

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

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

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.

Learn more about why and how to test your soil!

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