To do

• Keep a look out for insects. Pro tip: You can control aphids with a soapy spray on leaves.
• Prune trees and shrubs before the dormant season ends.
• Remember to water your plants, especially newly planted ones.

Blooms

• Now is a good time to plant bulbs like dahlia, canna, and gloriosa.
• If needed, now is the time to fertilize azaleas, camellias, and palms.
• Go ahead and plant warm-season annual flowers, such as asters and impatiens.

Fruits + vegetables

• Beans | March 9 - April 6
• Corn | March 9 - March 23
• Cucumbers | March 9 - March 23
• Okra | March 9 - March 23
• Watermelon | March 9 - March 23

• Eggplants | March 9 - March 23
• Peppers | March 9 - March 23
• Honeydew melons | March 15 - March 22
• Tomatoes | March 9 - March 23
• Sweet potatoes | March 9 - March 23

• Trivia Night | Wednesday, March 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Indigo Reef Brewing Company, 2079 Wambaw Creek Rd., Unit 1, Charleston | Free | Put your knowledge to the test; winners will receive house prizes.

• Catch the Leprechaun 5K | Thursday, March 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Blue Sky Endurance, 3510 Park Ave. Blvd., Ste. 102, Mount Pleasant | $55 | There will be commemorative pint glasses and race t-shirts + prizes will be awarded to top runners, age groupers, and best Irish costume.

• Designer Vignettes | Friday, March 15 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Aiken-Rhett House Museum, 48 Elizabeth St., Charleston | $20 | The Aiken-Rhett House Museum will be the canvas that designers will transform into captivating original designs.

• Spring Break at the Aquarium | Saturday, March 16 | 9 a.m. | South Carolina Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston | $32+ | You don’t have to be a kid to have fun on spring break — enjoy dive shows, a scavenger hunt, interactive talks, and unparalleled views.

• Futurebirds
• North Mississippi Allstars
• American Aquarium
• The Record Company
• White Denim
• Grace Bowers

• $40.3 million. That’s the amount BWE secured in construction financing to build a Class A industrial park in northern Mount Pleasant. Plans for Carolina Business Park show the office and warehouse space will have three rear-load buildings that will sit on a ~500,000 sqft park that spans over 60 acres of land. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

• The partial solar eclipse will be visible from Charleston on Monday, April 8. You can join a ranger-guided talk and viewing at the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center. There’s a $10 site fee for adults. Military veterans and those 15 and younger get in free. Safety glasses will be provided.

• The Atlanta Braves will visit Charleston this Spring. The “Braves Country Road Trip” will make a stop at the Cooper River Bridge Run Finish Festival on Saturday, April 6. Players will hand out team merchandise like hats, stickers, and koozies, to participants. (WCBD)

• Charleston County EMS earned the 2023 System of the Year Award. To receive this honor, ambulance services must show outstanding professionalism and service to their community. County leaders say this award is also a testament to the support they receive from County Government and County Council. (WCBD)

• Don, the dog featured in a West Ashley mural, turned 20. To celebrate, his owners hosted a neighborhood parade on Sunday. Fun fact: Don’s mural was painted by his owner in 2012 and featured in Lowcountry Dog Magazine. (WCIV)

• Ever wanted to explore the rich narratives behind African American history? At the International African American Museum in downtown Charleston, you can deep dive into a wealth of experiences you won’t find in textbooks. March is Member Month, with 10% off memberships with code IAAM24. Learn more about membership.*

• Get ready — TEDxCharleston returns to the Holy City on Wednesday, April 17. This year’s event, happening at Charleston Music Hall, features a lineup of inspiring and entertaining talks and performances by Lowcountry locals on topics including health, science, social issues, technology + more. Snag tickets (they’re going fast).*

• Swig & Swine and Home Team BBQ | As if deciding between ribs, chicken, sausage, pork, or turkey was not hard enough, you’ll have to decide between these two Lowcountry staples that have mastered the low + slow technique.
• Lewis Barbecue and Rodney Scott’s BBQ | Squaring off in round two are BBQ professionals who have truly mastered and added their own flair when it comes to the technique of making great barbecue — so good luck choosing between these heavy hitters.