Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival springing up

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Spring has sprung, and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture is ready to help gardeners limber up their green thumbs.

The Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival kicks off Thursday at the Greenville State Farmers Market and runs through the weekend.

Exhibitors will be on hand at the four-day festival selling a wide variety of plants, flowers, and lawn and garden décor.

There will also be a booth for Clemson Extension’s Master Gardeners to answer gardening questions. Members of the South Carolina Specialty Food Association will also be selling their Certified SC products.