Author: Barbara H. Smith

Lizard’s Tail

May 18, 2023 | In the Garden, Perennials

Lizard’s tail (Saururus cernuus) is a perennial native to Eastern and Southeastern North America. Don’t you just love that common name, lizard’s tail? The scientific name, Saurus cernnus, is derived...

May 15 Week 3 Garden Photos

May 15, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“The word May is a perfumed word…It means youth, love, song; and all that is beautiful in life” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow~ Miss Kate in the Garden Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC,...

May 08 Week 2 Garden Photos

May 8, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Part 2~A Visit to Congaree National Park, located near Columbia, South Carolina. Plan a visit to this amazing place soon! Congaree National Park Boardwalk Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson...

May 01 Week 1 Garden Photos

May 1, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Congaree National Park is a 26,692.6 acre park near Columbia and is the only national park in South Carolina. It preserves the largest tract old growth bottom hardwood forest left in the United...

April 24 Week 4 Garden Photos

Apr 24, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“The arrival of spring can’t be done in one picture.” David Hockney​ Claire de Lune Clematis (Clematis 'Claire de Lune') Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Green...

Cupheas

Apr 20, 2023 | In the Garden

Are you tired of planting the same summer annuals over and over? Want to spice up your containers with something different that will attract hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other pollinating...

April 17 Week 3 Garden Photos

Apr 17, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“April is the kindest month. April gets you out of your head and out working in the garden” ~Marty Rubin~ Athens Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus 'Athens') Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC,...

April 10 Week 2 Garden Photos

Apr 10, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Monet Bridge Garden and the Manor House at Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground, Georgia Monet Garden Bridge Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University River Birch Grove (Betula nigra) Barbara H. Smith,...

April 3 Week 1 Garden Photos

Apr 3, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The Japanese Garden, ‘”Tsukiyama” at Gibbs Gardens covers over 40 acres. it is the largest in the United States. Japanese Garden Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University...

Holiday Decorating With Fresh Greenery

Mar 30, 2023 | Flowers, Holiday, In the Garden

Learn how to craft beautiful wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces using fresh greenery from your garden or local source.

March 27 Week 4 Garden Photos

Mar 27, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Gibbs Garden in Ball Ground, GA has an amazing selection of garden sculpture and containers. Wild Geese Sculpture Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Standing Bunny and Tulips Millie...

Favorite Native Shrubs And Trees

Mar 23, 2023 | In the Garden, Shrubs

One of my earliest horticultural memories was watching my grandmother arrange purple berried branches of American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) in a vase and place it in the center of her...