Author: Barbara H. Smith

September 5 Week 1 Garden Photos

Sep 5, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.” ~Jenny Uglow~ Ironweed (Vernonia gigantea) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC,...

August 29 Week 5 Garden Photos

Aug 29, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“A garden must combine the poetic and mysterious with a feeling of serenity and joy.” ~Luis Barragán~ Upright Elephant Ear (Alocasia) and Japanese Spikenard (Aralia cordata) Barbara H....

August 22 Week 4 Garden Photos

Aug 22, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

A Visit to the Mounts Botanical Garden in Palm Beach County, Florida~Part 2 Windows on the Floating World, Blume Tropical Wetland Millie Davenport, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Silk Floss Tree...

August 15 Week 3 Garden Photos

Aug 15, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

A Visit to the Mounts Botanical Garden in Palm Beach County, Florida~Part 1 Lake Orth at the Mounts Botanical Garden Millie Davenport, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Zombie or VooDoo Palm (Zombia...

August 8 Week 2 Garden Photos

Aug 8, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

What Is Blooming at the South Carolina Botanical Gardens. Come for a Stroll! American Lotus Flower and Seed Pod (Nelumbo lutea) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University American Lotus...

Pineapple Lilies

Aug 4, 2022 | In the Garden

Pineapple lilies (Eucomis species) are one of my favorite summer flowering bulbs. These attractive perennial bulbs originate from South Africa, and the long, strap-like green or burgundy foliage...

August 1 Week 1 Garden Photos

Aug 1, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Insects and Animals, Photo Worthy Plants

Life in The Garden Female Hummingbird Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Cicada Exoskeleton Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Bumble Bees on Thistle Barbara H. Smith,...

July 25 Week 4 Garden Photos

Jul 25, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Panicled Hydrangeas Are in Full Bloom and Shine in July Gardens White Wedding® Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata ‘LeeP1’ PP28973) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University White Wedding®...

July 18 Week 3 Garden Photos

Jul 18, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“A garden is not a place. It’s a Journey.” ~Monty Don~ Prarie Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Sydney, the resident CTF rat snake, is...

July 11 Week 2 Garden Photos

Jul 11, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“If you want to be happy for a lifetime, be a GARDENER.” Wild Bergamont (Monarda fistulosum) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Blanket Flower (Gaillardia pulchella)...

July 4 Week 1 Garden Photos

Jul 4, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Daylilies: Beauty for A Day Tribute to Mike (Hemerocallis 'Tribute to Mike') and Rosey Cat Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Victorian Lace Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Victorian Lace')...

June 27 Week 4 Garden Photos

Jun 27, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The Architectural Beauty of Charleston, South Carolina Pineapples became a symbol of hospitality in early America Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Joggling Board Barbara H. Smith,...