March 8 Week 2 Garden Photos
“The beautiful spring came, and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” ~Harriet Ann Jacobs~ Prelude Pieris (Pieris japonica var. yakushimanum 'Prelude...
Author: Barbara H. Smith
March 1 Week 1 Garden Photos
A walk through the quiet beauty of an early March garden. Heirloom Snowflake (Leucojum aestivum) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Variegated Yucca (Yucca gloriosa variegata) Barbara...
Garden Tip: How to Spot Tools in Your Landscape
Have you ever been working in your garden and been interrupted? This has happened to me many times. I left my tools, thinking I would come back to finish the job but get sidetracked. Hours or days...
February Week 3 Garden Photos
It’s camellia time at the South Carolina Botanical Garden! Delores Edwards Camellia (Camellia x 'Delores Edwards') Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Lindsey Neil Camellia...
Cyclamens Are a Great Valentine’s Day Gift
Florist cyclamens (Cyclamen persicum) are a wonderful gift to give on Valentine’s Day. The name cyclamen is derived from the Greek word ”Kuklos” (meaning circle) due to the plant’s circular growth...
February Week 2 Garden Photos
“Beauty surrounds us, but usually we need to be walking in a garden to know it.” ~Rumi~
Air Plants
Air plants (Tillandsia spp.) are epiphytes (plants that grow harmlessly upon other plants) belonging to the bromeliad family. They are gaining popularity as houseplants, as they are unusual looking...
Distyliums
Distylium hybrids are an exciting new arrival in the nursery trade. They are a Southern gardener’s dream plant because they are evergreen, compact, disease and insect resistant, and are heat and...
February Week 1 Garden Photos
A winter’s day walk in the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Walk quietly and softly, and you’ll be amazed at what you see.
January Week 4 Garden Photos
Part 2: Art in the Garden-Add some interest to your landscape.
January Week 3 Garden Photos
Part 1: Garden art adds a unique personality to a garden from traditional to quirky designs.
January Week 1 Garden Photos
Here are some more favorite plants of Clemson Extension Horticulture Agents.