Bluestar
Bluestars are in the genus Amsonia. There are at least twenty-two known species, and most are native to the Eastern United States. All are in the Apocynaceae (Dogbane) family, so named because the...
Author: Barbara H. Smith
April 22 Week 4 Garden Photos
“April is the Kindest Month. April gets you out of your head and out working in the garden.” ~Marty Rubin~ Jinguji Red Stem Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum pluriflorum 'Junguji') Barbara H....
April 15 Week 3 Garden Photos
The HGIC Visit to Riverbanks Botanical Garden in Columbia ~Part 2~ This is a beautiful place to bring the whole family. There’s a 3-acre interactive Children’s Garden that features a...
Flower Arranging Supplies
So many readers have expressed interest in creating floral arrangements using flowers and foliage from their gardens. The items listed below are must-haves for your floral arranging toolbox. Start...
April 8 Week 2 Garden Photos
The HGIC Staff recently visited the beautiful Riverbanks Botanical Gardens in Columbia. Plan a visit soon! ~Part 1~ HGIC Staff at Riverbanks Botanical Garden ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension L to R:...
April 01 Week 1 Garden Photos
The Clemson Extension Horticulture Team recently visited the Greenwood City Greenhouse to see a behind the scenes tour of the Festival of Flowers topiaries. Plan a visit to Greenwood, SC to see...
Spring Flower Arrangements
One of the many joys of living in South Carolina is our climate. If a landscaped yard is properly designed, you can have flowers blooming year-round. With the arrival of spring, I enjoy gathering...
March 25 Week 4 Garden Photos
Spring is Bustin’ Out All Over at Crooked Trail Farm. Enjoy this virtual stroll. Ascot Rainbow Spurge (Euphorbia x martinii 'Ascot Rainbow') Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension...
March 18 Week 3 Garden Photos
“I love March as it gives me hope that new beginnings are always beautiful.” ~Anamika Mishra~ Mr. Finn, the Garden Supervisor Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Elizabeth...
March 11 Week 2 Garden Photos
In the Language of Flowers, Camellias symbolize admiration, affection, and love. Berenice Boddy Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Berenice Boddy') Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Lady...
Maidenhair Fern
Ferns are one of the most versatile plants to add texture and softness to a shade garden. Northern (Adiantum pedatum) and Southern (Adiantum capillus-veneris) maidenhair ferns are native to the...
March 04 Week 1 Garden Photos
Barbara is back on her feet! Spring is arriving at Crooked Trail Farm. Magnoliaeflora Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Magnoliaeflora') Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension White Lion...