• A location’s zone is determined by its average annual extreme minimum winter temperature.
• On the map, zones range from 1a to 13a, with zone 1a representing -60º to -55º and zone 13a representing 65º to 70º.
• The map is interactive, and you can find your exact location’s zone by typing in your zip code.

Columbia’s hardiness zone

• Carolina jessamine
• Wild blue indigo
• Clustered bushmint

Where to buy local plants

• South Carolina Native Plant Society
• Columbia Green
• The SC Wildlife Federation

• Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus | Monday, April 8 | 7-9 p.m. | South Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia | $25-$30 | Experience Bavarian treats and a vibrant show with European performers, clowns, and more.

• Palmetto Pans Performance | Tuesday, April 9 | 6-8:30 p.m. | School of Music 206 Recital Hall, Koger Center Plaza Stage, 813 Assembly St., Columbia | Free | Performing the music of Trinidad and Tobago, island classics and popular music, this group of 12-18 members comes from all academic disciplines throughout the university community.

• Plant N Pour (Pollinator Painting) | Wednesday, April 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, 1300 Botanical Pkwy., West Columbia | $45-$80 | Participants will each receive two drink tickets while learning about the importance of native pollinators and how to support their populations at home.

• Read with ART - Silent Book Club | Thursday, April 11 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Free | Bring along your book of choice and enjoy reading in the museum with art.

• Sam Hunt | Friday, April 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $25-$275.75 | Pull out your boots and sing along with this country singer on his “Outskirts” tour.

• Midlands Orphan Relief First Annual Southern Garden & Hat Party | Saturday, April 13 | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Robert Mills House & Gardens, 1616 Blanding St., Columbia | $40 | Don your best chapeau and enjoy a fashion show, wine pull, and hat contest.
• Beekeeping 101 | Saturday, April 13 | 3:30-5 p.m. | Richland Library Lower Richland, Lower Richland Large Meeting Room, 9019 Garners Ferry Rd., Hopkins | Free | Learn the basics of beekeeping and become familiar with the equipment.

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• Reduce stress
• Address muscle and joint pain
• Increase range of motion and flexibility

• Perfection. The Gamecock women’s basketball team is national champions after defeating Iowa 87 to 75, finishing the season a perfect 38-0. Stay tuned for parade plans in the coming days to celebrate this year’s championship team. (Gamecocks Online)

• Lexington Medical Center opened two new facilities: Lexington Medical Park Forest Acres and LMC Lexington Medical Park 2 in Lexington. These additions offer advanced healthcare services, including family practice, OB/GYN, and imaging.

• Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department is developing a 10-Year Master Plan to guide the future of recreation programming, parks, greenways, and facilities. Community input is encouraged with upcoming meetings offering opportunities for Columbians to share their ideas and priorities.

• For Earth Day, Richland County is hosting a free drop-off event for residents on Saturday, April 20 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Columbia Place Mall. Accepted items include scrap metal, tires, household hazardous waste, and paper for shredding.

• Meet Nova, Lexington County Public Library’s latest addition to its mobile library fleet, joining Miles. Equipped with books, technology, and a wheelchair lift, Nova targets adults, people with disabilities, and seniors to provide library services countywide. (The Lexington Chronicle)

• The Panthers signed Derrick Brown to a contract extension. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.