Author: Barbara H. Smith

February 16 Week 3 Garden Photos

Feb 16, 2026 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Add Flowering Houseplants to Brighten Up a Living Space: A Study in Light and Bloom. Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis sp.) Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension Silver Squill (Ledebouria...

The Secret Language of Flowers for Valentine’s Day

Feb 12, 2026 | In the Garden

Discover the symbolic meaning of Valentine’s Day flowers, including roses, carnations, tulips, orchids, and violets, using the traditional language of flowers.

February 9 Week 2 Garden Photos

Feb 9, 2026 | Photo Blog

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

Feb 2, 2026 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“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

Jan 26, 2026 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

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

Jan 22, 2026 | In the Garden

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

Jan 19, 2026 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

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

Jan 12, 2026 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

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

Jan 5, 2026 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

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

Dec 22, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“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

Dec 18, 2025 | In the Garden

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

Dec 15, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

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...