Author: Barbara H. Smith

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,...

June 20 Week 3 Garden Photos

Jun 20, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June.” ~L. M. Montgomery~ Pugster® Amethyst Dwarf Butterfly Bush (Buddleia x Pugster® Amethyst) Barbara H. Smith,...

June 13 Week 2 Garden Photos

Jun 13, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“In June as many as a dozen species may bust their buds in a single day.” ~Aldo Leopold~ Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University...

June 6 Week 1 Garden Photos

Jun 6, 2022 | Flowers, Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Hydrangeas Are The Stars of a June Garden Cityline® Rio Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Cityline® Rio') Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Eva Lyon Holmes Hydrangea (Hydrangea...

May 30 Week 5 Garden Photos

May 30, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Brighten Up Your Summer Landscape with Annual Flower Color Gingerland Caladium (Caladium 'Gingerland') Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Bat Face Cuphea (Cuphea llavea) Barbara H....

May 23 Week 4 Garden Photos

May 23, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Insects and Animals, Photo Worthy Plants

May Wildflowers Benefit Pollinating Insects Small's Ragwort (Packera anonyma) and Prairie Fleabane (Erigeron strigosus) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Butterflyweed with Bumble Bee...

May 16 Week 3 Garden Photos

May 16, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

A Recent Visit to Cypress Gardens in Moncks Corner, SC Cypress Gardens Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Alligator Statue at Cypress Gardens Entrance Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC,...