Japanese Camellias
Japanese camellias (Camellia japonica) are one of the most recognized evergreen shrubs planted in Southern gardens. As the common name implies, these beauties are native to the Orient. The first...
Author: Barbara H. Smith
December Week 2 Garden Photos
Holiday wreath ideas for decorating your home. Boxwood wreath with pomegranates and berries Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Yarrow, dried oranges, pine cones, water lily seed pods,...
How to Make a Stunning Magnolia Wreath
Magnolias have long been a symbol of the South. Making a stunning magnolia leaf wreath for the holidays is both fun and easy. The leathery leaves hold up well without water. Choose magnolia leaves...
December Week 1 Garden Photos
The last gasp of fall color before winter arrives. Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) Dawn Redwood a deciduous conifer that is a living fossil. It was thought to be extinct until is was...
November Week 4 Garden Photos
Take a quiet walk through the fall woods to discover many of nature’s wonders. Woolly Bear Caterpillar According to folklore, wooly bear caterpillars predict the coming winter forecast. The...
November Week 3 Garden Photos
“Nature’s beauty is a gift that cultivates appreciation and gratitude.” –Louie Schwartzberg- Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Upstate Fall Sunset...
November Week 2 Garden Photos
“To walk with nature is to witness a thousand miracles.” -Mary Davis- Lion's Mane Mushroom Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Floating mass of fire ants Did you know fire ants have the...
November Week 1 Garden Photos
Plants are beginning to be dressed in their fall colors. The seasons are changing! Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Daikagura Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Daikagura') Daikagura...
Caladium
Caladiums (Caladium species) are in the arum (Araceae) family and native to Central and South America. They are hardy only to USDA zone 9 or 10; therefore, caladiums should be used as annuals in...
Winter Interest in the Landscape
Does your winter landscape make you want to hibernate until spring? If planned properly, a garden in the winter can provide interest and chase away the winter blues. Many woody and herbaceous...
October Week 5 Garden Photos
Interesting plants may be found both indoors and outdoors. Viola saintpaulia 'Alabama' African Violet Alabama African Violet Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Hedychium flavescens...
October Week 4 Garden Photos
The frost may be on the pumpkin, but there are still many interesting flowers, seeds, and insects to be seen in the garden. Pansy 'Majestic Giant Mix' Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension...