The Secret Language of Flowers for Valentine’s Day
Discover the symbolic meaning of Valentine’s Day flowers, including roses, carnations, tulips, orchids, and violets, using the traditional language of flowers.
Author: Barbara H. Smith
February 9 Week 2 Garden Photos
Wishing all our HGIC friends a Happy Valentine’s Day, beautifully expressed through flowers. Alstroemeria and Yellow Roses Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension Roses, Chrysanthemums,...
February 02 Week 1 Garden Photos
“The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” ~Robert Frost~ "Stopping by the woods on a snowy...
January 26 Week 4 Garden Photos
Time slows as winter reaches South Carolina, bringing snow, sleet, ice, and unfamiliar cold temperatures. In the quiet of winter, the garden sleeps, wrapped in stillness. Barbara H. Smith, ©2026...
Strawberry-Bush (Euonymus americanus): A Native Shrub with Charm
Strawberry-bush is a native shrub with unique red seed capsules and high wildlife value. Learn how to grow, care for, and use it in shaded landscapes.
January 19 Week 3 Garden Photos
Strolling Through Winter’s Quiet Grace: A January Walk in South Carolina Gardens Purple Dawn Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Mathotiana') Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension Lenten...
January 12 Week 2 Garden Photos
Through Our Lens: Favorite HGIC Photos of 2025, Part 2 Water Lily (Nymphaea sp.) Millie Davenport, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Orb Spider Ginger Long, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Giant...
January 5 Week 1 Garden Photos
Through Our Lens: Favorite HGIC Photos of 2025, Part 1 Carpenter Bee sleeping on Ninon Clematis (Clematis 'Ninon') Ginger Long, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Alleghany Spurge (Pachysandra...
December 22 Week 4 Garden Photos
“Winter teaches patience: to watch the light fade, to feel the chill, to follow the moon’s slow journey across a fog-laced horizon, and to remember that even in the coldest season, the world...
Rustic Rosemary Holiday Basket: How to Create a Festive Herb Arrangement
Learn how to make a rustic rosemary holiday basket using fresh herbs and seasonal accents. A quick, charming arrangement for windows, entryways, or gifts.
December 15 Week 3 Garden Photos
Experience Brookgreen Garden’s “Night of a Thousand Candles” Tuesday-Sunday, now through Jan. 4, 2026. There are 2700 hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights. Brookgreen...
Decorating with Fresh Greenery: Nature’s Holiday Magic
Bring nature indoors this holiday season. Discover how to use fresh greenery, berries, and natural elements to create a warm, festive pedestal centerpiece.