Carolina Wild is a new kid on the block when it comes to nurseries.  Owned and operated by Christi and Greg Bruner, plant collection began in April, 2000,  shortly after they arrived in Anderson, SC.  They officially opened in the spring of 2003.

          Christi and Greg both graduation from Delaware Valley College, PA, with both majoring in ornamental horticulture and both have had previous experiences with horticultural retail sales.  The nursery is actually in their back yard so it is convenient for Christi to propagate, etc. while caring for their 2-year-old son, Caleb.

          I met them both shortly after they arrived in SC at a SC Native Plant Society meeting.  I have visited their nursery and purchased butterfly  plants at SCNPS meetings.  I have been pleased with their products and their knowledge.

          Their plant list consists of approximately 60-70 herbaceous perennials with  a limited number of shrubs and vines.  Everything they carry is U.S. native and they specialize in SC native wildflowers.  They are careful about the source of their plants/seeds.  Some plants have been obtained from rescue sights or by permission along right-of-ways.  Everything is then nursery propagated.

          Spring hours are 1-6 Thursday and Friday; 9-6 on Saturday or by appointment.  These hours will change in June  to 1-6 Thursday through Saturday.

          Christi may also be found at the Anderson Farmers’ Market on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 12 and on Saturday from 7 to noon.  She also has space reserved at the Greenville Farmers’ Market during the Flower Festival, April 29-May 2.

          Carolina Wild is investigating mail order offerings but at this time, the above sources are the only way to obtain their plants.

          You may contact Carolina Wild by checking out their website, www.carolinawild.com or emailing them at nativeplants@carolinawild.com or phoning 864-261-0659.