Author: Barbara H. Smith

February 27 Week 4 Garden Photos

Feb 27, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Spring Is Fast Approaching at Crooked Trail Farm. Armandii Clematis (Clematis armandii) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Jane Magnolia (Magnolia x 'Jane') Barbara H. Smith, ©2023...

February 21 Week 3 Garden Photos

Feb 20, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

See What’s Blooming at Crooked Trail Farm This Week! Finlandia Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Finlandia' (1) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Ice Follies Daffodil (Narcissus 'Ice...

Rabbit’s Foot Fern

Feb 16, 2023 | In the Garden

Rabbit’s foot fern (Davallia solida var. fejeensis) is a favorite of mine and one of the easiest tropical houseplant ferns to grow. Native to Fiji, the genus name, Davallia, was derived in honor of...

February 13 Week 2 Garden Photos

Feb 13, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Beautiful Native Shrubs and Vines for South Carolina Gardens Alabama Deciduous Azalea (Rhododendron alabamense) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University American Beautyberry (Callicarpa...

February 06 Week 1 Garden Photos

Feb 6, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Perennials Native to South Carolina, Part 2 Yellow False Indigo (Baptisia sphaerocarpa) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Wild Sweet William (Phlox maculata) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023...

Summer Squash

Feb 3, 2023 | Fruits & Vegetables, In the Garden, Vegetables

Discover the secrets to growing summer squash, including planting, pollination, and pest control.

January 30 Week 5 Garden Photos

Jan 30, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Perennials Native to South Carolina, Part 1 Blanket Flower(Gaillardia pulchella) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Giant Coneflower (Rudbeckia maxima) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC,...

Brighten Up Your Home with Houseplants

Jan 26, 2023 | In the Garden, Indoor Plants

Are these gloomy winter days getting you down? One way to brighten up your home is the addition of tropical houseplants. Some of my favorite flowering ones are moth orchids (Phalaenopsis species),...

January 23 Week 4 Garden Photos

Jan 25, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Insects and Animals

Revisit some of Barbara Smith’s favorite insect and spider photos, Part 2 Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) and Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson...

Lettuce

Jan 24, 2023 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

Learn how to plant, care for, and harvest lettuce varieties for fresh, homegrown salads.

Cantaloupe & Honeydew Melons

Jan 23, 2023 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

Cultivate delicious cantaloupes and honeydew melons with expert advice on planting, watering, and harvesting.

Cucumber

Jan 23, 2023 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

Grow crisp cucumbers with this guide to planting, watering, and pest management for a productive harvest.