Author: Barbara H. Smith

July 15 Week 3 Garden Photos

Jul 15, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.” ~May Sarton~ American...

July 8 Week 2 Garden Photos

Jul 8, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants, Uncategorized

“Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts.” ~Sigmund Freud~ Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Pink Garden...

July1 Week 1 Garden Photos

Jul 1, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Insects and Animals, Photo Worthy Plants

“Land is not merely soil, it is a fountain of energy flowing through a circuit of soils, plants, and animals.” ~Aldo Leopold~ Cope's Gray Treefrog (Hyla chrysoscelis) Barbara H. Smith,...

June 24 Week 4 Garden Photos

Jun 24, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The HGIC Staff recently toured the Festival of Flower Topiary Displays in Greenwood, SC. The topiaries will be on display through July 8th. Plan a visit! HGIC Staff left to right: Barbara Smith,...

Stokes Aster

Jun 20, 2024 | In the Garden

Would you like to add another native plant to your perennial or pollinator garden? One of my favorites is Stokes Aster (Stokesia laevis). It’s part of the Asteraceae family and is native to the...

June 17 Week 3 Garden Photos

Jun 17, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Daylily flowers only last a day, but what joy they bring to the garden! Lullaby Baby Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Lullaby Baby') Millie Davenport, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Web Dancer Daylily...

June 10 Week 2 Garden Photos

Jun 10, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Hydrangeas are the stars of a summer garden. Original Endless Summer Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmer') Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Pink lacecap hydrangea (Hydrangea...

June 3 Week 1 Garden Photos

Jun 3, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The South Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents (SCACAA) recently held its annual meeting in the beautiful town of Beaufort, SC. Port Royal Sound Ginger Long, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson...

May 27 Week 4 Garden Photos

May 27, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Experience Spring at the Biltmore House! The photos were taken during a late April visit. Lupine (Lupinus perennis) Millie Davenport, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension The Walled Garden at Biltmore...

May 20 Week 3 Garden Photos

May 20, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“The most lasting and pure gladness comes to me from my gardens.” ~Lillie Langtry~ Starfish Stinkhorn Mushroom Ginger Long, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Venus Dogwood (Cornus ×...

The Evolution of a Garden Space

May 20, 2024 | In the Garden

Many years ago, when our children were young, my husband built an in-ground pool. It provided many hours of fun and relaxation for my family. About 20 years ago after our children left, I was...

May 13 Week 2 Garden Photos

May 13, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Gardening is learning, learning, learning. That’s the fun of them. You’re always learning.” ~Helen Mirren~ Bachelor's Button (Centaurea cyanus) Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC,...