Paperbush
Many years ago, while attending a winter gardening symposium at Calloway Gardens in Georgia, I first observed paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha) in full bloom. While exploring the gardens during a...
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Feb 17, 2022 | In the Garden, Landscape
Many years ago, while attending a winter gardening symposium at Calloway Gardens in Georgia, I first observed paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha) in full bloom. While exploring the gardens during a...
Feb 15, 2022 | Flowering, Foliage, Indoor Plants
Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum species) are attractive indoor foliage plants that produce showy white flowers. They are not true lilies but a member of the Araceae family, which also includes...
Feb 14, 2022 | Entomology, Flowers
Insect Pest Prevention & Control Zinnias are excellent sources of pollen and nectar for many beneficial insects; therefore, it is not recommended that insecticides, other than insecticidal soap,...
Feb 14, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
A February Stroll Through the South Carolina Botanical Garden Smiling Monkey Tree (Magnolia maudiae) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Smiling Monkey Tree (Magnolia maudiae) Barbara...
Feb 7, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Brighten Up Your Home With Houseplants: Part 2 Elaitor Begonia (Begonia x hiemalis) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Air Plant (Tillandsia species) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC,...
Chastetree (Vitex agnus-castus) is a deciduous (loses its leaves in the fall), multi-trunked shrub or small tree native to southern Europe and western Asia. It is an excellent selection for southern...
Feb 1, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Brighten Up Your Home with Houseplants Part 1 Tablescape with Houseplants Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Umbrella Plant (Schefflera arboricola) Jordan Franklin, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson...
Jan 24, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
A Winter’s Stroll in the Garden Paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Goldfinch Feeding on Native Azalea Seeds Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC,...
Fan flower (Scaevola aemula) is an excellent summer annual to grow in hanging baskets, window boxes, containers, or as a bedding plant. Native to Australia, scaevola cultivars have become popular in...
Jan 21, 2022 | Flowers, Landscape, Landscaping
An easily grown annual native to South America, cleome (Cleome hassleriana synonym C. pungens, C. spinosa) is a favorite in Southern gardens. The delicate pink, rose, purple, white, or bicolor...
Jan 21, 2022 | In the Garden
The horticultural world lost Rick Berry, a remarkable plantsman, in November. I had the honor of being Rick’s friend and sharing years of plant exchanges and stories. Looking back, my last visit in...
Melampodium or Butter Daisy (Melampodium divaricatum; synonym M. paludosum) is a reliable, low-maintenance summer annual. This member of the aster family originated in the tropical regions of...
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