Author: Barbara H. Smith

September 9 Week 2 Garden Photos

Sep 9, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The Atlanta Botanical Garden opened in 1976 adjacent to Piedmont Park at 1345 Piedmont Avenue NE in Midtown Atlanta. It now covers 30 beautifully landscaped areas with plans to add an additional 8...

September 2 Week 1 Garden Photos

Sep 2, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The HGIC staff recently toured the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Alice’s Wonderland Returns topiaries are on display until September 15th. The exhibit features 38 larger-than-life topiaries,...

Clematis

Aug 31, 2024 | Landscape, Vines

Discover the beauty of Clematis and how to grow this versatile flowering vine.

August 26 Week 4 Garden Photos

Aug 26, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Meet the Pets of the HGIC Staff! “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” ~ Anatole France~ Stacy, LayLa's Kitty LayLa Burgess, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension...

Cranefly Orchid

Aug 22, 2024 | In the Garden

When walking through my woods this time of year, I’m looking for cranefly orchids (Tipularia discolor) in bloom. It is a delicate perennial, terrestrial orchid that grows in deciduous woods....

August 19 Week 3 Garden Photos

Aug 19, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“The long, languorous days of August have cast their spell over the earth. Little by little, nature yields to the seductive influence and sinks into her summer sleep. Lazily-languid like...

August 12 Week 3 Garden Photos

Aug 12, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Enjoy taking a virtual walk around the August garden scenes at Crooked Trail Farm. Colorburst™ Deep Red Cape Fuchsia, (Phygelius 'TNPHYCDR' ) Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension...

Saltwater Remediation And Storm Damage Repair After A Storm 

Aug 8, 2024 | In the Garden

Fortunately, Hurricane Debby blew through South Carolina, but she left behind standing water, damaged trees, and other landscape issues. After the storm, homeowners can be left with a real mess to...

August 5 Week 1 Garden Photos

Aug 5, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Caladiums and Elephant Ears add a tropical flair with colorful foliage to a shade garden. They will tolerate some morning sun, but need to be shaded in the hot afternoon. White Queen and Carolyn...

July 29 Week 5 Garden Photos

Jul 29, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Beautiful Summer Bulbs “Bulbs need so little and give back so much.” ~Lauren Springer Ogden~ Surprise Lily (Lycoris squamigera) Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Infusion...

Aster Yellows

Jul 25, 2024 | In the Garden

Recently, the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC) has been receiving photos of coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) that are malformed and green. The plants are infected with aster yellows, a...

July 22 Week 4 Garden Photos

Jul 22, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Then followed that beautiful season…Summer…Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow~ Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium)...