March 1 Week 1 Garden Photos
A walk through the quiet beauty of an early March garden. Heirloom Snowflake (Leucojum aestivum) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Variegated Yucca (Yucca gloriosa variegata) Barbara...
Author: Barbara H. Smith
Garden Tip: How to Spot Tools in Your Landscape
Have you ever been working in your garden and been interrupted? This has happened to me many times. I left my tools, thinking I would come back to finish the job but get sidetracked. Hours or days...
February Week 3 Garden Photos
It’s camellia time at the South Carolina Botanical Garden! Delores Edwards Camellia (Camellia x 'Delores Edwards') Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Lindsey Neil Camellia...
Cyclamens Are a Great Valentine’s Day Gift
Florist cyclamens (Cyclamen persicum) are a wonderful gift to give on Valentine’s Day. The name cyclamen is derived from the Greek word ”Kuklos” (meaning circle) due to the plant’s circular growth...
February Week 2 Garden Photos
“Beauty surrounds us, but usually we need to be walking in a garden to know it.” ~Rumi~
February Week 1 Garden Photos
A winter’s day walk in the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Walk quietly and softly, and you’ll be amazed at what you see.
January Week 4 Garden Photos
Part 2: Art in the Garden-Add some interest to your landscape.
January Week 3 Garden Photos
Part 1: Garden art adds a unique personality to a garden from traditional to quirky designs.
January Week 1 Garden Photos
Here are some more favorite plants of Clemson Extension Horticulture Agents.
December Week 3 Garden Photos
Asking Clemson Extension Horticulture Agents what their favorite plants are is a difficult request!. Here are a few favorites.
Holiday Table Centerpiece
This year, more than ever, holiday traditions are important. One of my favorite traditions is making a centerpiece for my dining room table. Usually, this is a project I share with my grandchildren...
December Week 2 Garden Photos
The Ilex (Holly) genus has about 400+ species of evergreen and deciduous plants. Hollies are a great addition to a pollinator garden for bees and other pollinating insects. Birds love the...