Author: Barbara H. Smith

January 8 Week 2 Garden Photos

Jan 8, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Add houseplants to your home to chase away the winter blahs! ~Part 1~ Amazon Lily (Eucharis amazonica) Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Red Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) Barbara...

December 18 Week 3 Garden Photos

Dec 18, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Enjoy a Virtual Christmas Tour of the Biltmore House. Happy Holidays from the HGIC Staff. Grand Staircase and Chandelier Millie Davenport, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson Extension The Winter Garden Millie...

December 11 Week 2 Garden Photos

Dec 11, 2023 | Holiday, Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

During the Christmas season, the Biltmore Conservatory is filled with poinsettias, orchids, and other exotic plants. Biltmore Conservatory Wreath Millie Davenport, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson Extension...

This Month in Your Garden- December 2023

Dec 4, 2023 | In the Garden, Uncategorized

Coastal Region- Brad Fowler Unexpected temperature drops in early winter may cause cold damage to plants, but wait to do corrective pruning until the damage can be fully assessed in late winter or...

December 4 Week 1 Garden Photos

Dec 4, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The Robert Mills House in Historic Columbia was built in 1823 for Anisley and Sarah Hall. It was designed by the first American-trained architect, Robert Mills. Robert Mills House is an example of...

Moving Houseplants Indoors & Outdoors

Dec 1, 2023 | Flowering, Foliage, Indoor Plants

Learn how to maintain healthy indoor plants with advice on soil, containers, and proper care routines.

November 27 Week 4 Garden Photos

Nov 27, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Visit the Hampton-Preston House and Garden in Historic Columbia. It was built for Anisley and Sarah Hall in 1818. They lived here until 1823, when the house was sold to Wade Hampton Sr and his wife,...

Florist Cyclamen

Nov 21, 2023 | Flowering, Flowers, Holiday, Indoor Plants

Discover how to keep cyclamen thriving with the right watering, soil, and care during blooming and dormancy.

November 20 Week 3 Garden Photos

Nov 20, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Happy Thanksgiving from the Home and Garden Information Staff! Japanese Maples and Pignut Hickory Fall Color Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Stunning Fall Color Barbara H. Smith,...

Christmas Tree Safety Tips

Nov 14, 2023 | Holiday, Indoor Plants

Discover ways to prevent tree-related hazards during the holidays, ensuring a safe and festive season.

November 13 Week 2 Garden Photos

Nov 13, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Enjoy a virtual tour of the interior of the Biltmore House. The house has 250 rooms and approximately 135,000 square feet. Construction started in 1889, and it took 1,000 men six years to build the...

How to Lower Excessive Phosphorus in a Vegetable Garden with Cover Crops

Nov 6, 2023 | In the Garden

You have received your soil test results and found that you have high phosphorus in your soil. Excessive phosphorus in the soil may be due to where you live, especially in the coastal areas of South...