January 10 Week 2 Garden Photos
The Incredible World of Orchids~Part 2 Moth Orchids (Phalaenopsis species) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Cattleya Orchid (Cattleya species) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson...
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January 3 Week 1 Garden Photos
The Incredible World of Orchids~Part 1 Slipper Orchid (Paphiopedilum species) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Moth Orchids (Phalaenopsis species) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC,...
December 20 Week 2 Garden Photos
Christmas at The Biltmore House, Asheville, NC Christmas at The Biltmore House Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Biltmore Lion in Holiday Finery Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson...
December 13 Week 2 Garden Photos
Christmas at The Biltmore House Conservatory, Asheville, NC The Biltmore Conservatory and Greenhouses Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Minature Conservatory Display in the Biltmore...
December 06 Week 1 Garden Photos
Plan a Visit to the Fort Hill Plantation on the Clemson University Campus, Home of John C. and Floride Bonneau Colhoun Calhoun and later Thomas Green and Anna Maria Calhoun Clemson. Fort Hill...
November 29 Week 5 Garden Photos
The Last Gasp of Fall Color White Oak (Quercus alba) and Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku') Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Creating memories-planting daffodil...
Holiday Decorating with Orange Pomanders
Start a new holiday tradition with your family this year by making orange pomander balls. They can be hung on your Christmas tree as ornaments, attached to garlands, or used in a holiday centerpiece...
Mother Maple
When we purchased our farm in 1977, one of the first plants my husband gave me was a small 1-gallon, knee-high, Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) that was about as big around as a pencil. This little...
November 22 Week 4 Garden Photos
“As long as autumn lasts, I shall not have hands, canvas and colors enough to paint the beautiful things I see.” ~Vincent van Gogh~ American Beech, Hickory, and White Oak Barbara H....
November 15 Week 3 Garden Photos
“Everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn.” ~Elizabeth Lawrence~ Southern Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum subsp. floridanum) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson...
November 8 Week 2 Garden Photos
“It is always the simple that produces the marvelous.” ~Amelia Barr~ Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Floating Fire Ants Barbara H. Smith,...
November 1 Week 1 Garden Photos
“Autumn carries more gold in its pockets than any other season.” ~Jim Bishop~ VJ Drake Maple (Acer rubrum 'VJ Drake') Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Misty Moon Sasanqua...