Chastetree
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...
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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...
Jan 18, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
“Snow Scenes from Winter Storm Izzy” In the Height of Winter Storm Izzy Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Winter Storm Izzy Hits Crooked Trail Farm Barbara H. Smith, ©2022...
Jan 10, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
The Incredible World of Orchids~Part 2 Moth Orchids (Phalaenopsis species) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Cattleya Orchid (Cattleya species) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson...
Jan 3, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
The Incredible World of Orchids~Part 1 Slipper Orchid (Paphiopedilum species) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Moth Orchids (Phalaenopsis species) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC,...
Dec 20, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Christmas at The Biltmore House, Asheville, NC Christmas at The Biltmore House Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Biltmore Lion in Holiday Finery Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson...
Dec 13, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Christmas at The Biltmore House Conservatory, Asheville, NC The Biltmore Conservatory and Greenhouses Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Minature Conservatory Display in the Biltmore...
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