Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans)
Did you know that South Carolina has an official state grass? Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) was named the state grass in 2001. This native, warm-season, perennial grass originally grew in the...
Author: Barbara H. Smith
April Week 2 Garden Photos
What’s blooming in the Crooked Trail Farm Garden this week! Tangerine Beauty Cross-vine (Bignonia capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty') Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson University Florida Flame...
April Week 1 Garden Photos
Here’s what’s blooming at Crooked Trail Farm this week. Crooked Trail Farm Spring Landscape Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension Southern Sugar Maple Flowers (Acer saccharum...
March Week 5 Garden Photos
Here’s what is blooming in the Crooked Trail Farm garden this week. Snow Kurume Azalea (Rhododendron kurume 'Snow') and Bumblebee Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension Don's...
Perennial Selections for Shade Gardens
Do you have a shady garden where you would like to plant perennials? Hostas, ferns, and Lenten roses are the usual choices, but there are a number of wonderful perennial selections to choose from...
March Week 4 Garden Photos
While the South Carolina Botanical Gardens are closed, here’s a virtual tour of What’s blooming this week. Enjoy! Elizabeth Cucumbertree (Magnolia acuminata 'Elizabeth') Barbara H. Smith, ©2020...
Virginia Bluebells
Are you looking for an early-season, shade-loving perennial that has blue flowers and is also a native perennial wildflower? Then Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica) are an excellent choice to...
March Week 3 Garden Photos
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the South Carolina Botanical Garden is closed to visitors until further notice. Here’s a virtual tour of what is in bloom. Yunnan Magnolia (Magnolia laevifolia)...
March Week 2 Garden Photos
“Spring in Nature’s way of saying Let’s Party” ~Robin Williams~ Pink Lenten Rose (Helleborus orientalis) Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Dandelions...
March Week 1 Garden Photos
“Daffodils are bouquets of sunshine” ~Paul M. Smith~ Daffodils (Narcissus species) and Armand Clematis (Clematis armandii) (1) Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension Narcissus 'Salome'...
February Week 4 Garden Photos
“Of all the flowers, methinks a rose is best.” ~William Shakespeare~ Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension Barbara H. Smith,...
February Week 3 Garden Photos
“If you take a flower in hand and really look at it, it’s your world for a moment.” ~Georgia O’Keeffe~ Stock, Roses, and Mums Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension...