Mary Marlowe Leverette

Mary Marlowe Leverette is a Master Gardener and orchard owner with both home gardening and commercial farming experience.

Highlights

Former Clemson University Extension Agent
30+ years as a Master Gardener
50+ years of commercial and home gardening experience
Member of The Spruce Gardening and Plant Care Review Board since spring 2021

Experience

As an extension agent with Clemson University, Mary was involved in the promotion of the first Master Gardener programs offered in South Carolina in 1981. She also worked with the horticulturists in the development of Riverbanks Botanical Garden that opened in 1995. Along with her brother, Mary owns Marlowe Farms Apple Orchards and has 50+ years of experience in vegetables, annuals, and perennials in the home garden as well as commercial crops.

Education

Mary received her Bachelor of Science from Mars Hill University and a Master's degree from the University of South Carolina. Her Master Gardener training was done with Clemson University.

Expertise: Orchards, Perennials, Annuals, Vegetables, Commercial crops

Education: Clemson University , University of South Carolina, Mars Hill University

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Title: Master Gardener

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