Author: Barbara H. Smith

Spider Lilies

Aug 30, 2021 | In the Garden

One of my favorite childhood memories was watching the first spider lily (Lycoris radiata) bloom spikes magically appear in late August or early September in my parents’ garden. It was a sure sign...

August 23 Week 4 Garden Photos

Aug 23, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The quiet beauty of foliage textures and shades of green: Part 1 Emmett's Pumpkin Japanese Maple (Acer japonicum 'Emmett's Pumpkin') Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Autumn Fern...

August 16 Week 3 Garden Photos

Aug 15, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“A late summer garden has a tranquility found no other time of year.” ~William F. Longgood Angel Trumpet (Datura wrightii) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Blanket Flower...

How to Make a Dried Hydrangea Wreath

Aug 13, 2021 | In the Garden

One of my favorite native hydrangeas to use in the landscape is Annabelle Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’). It is best grown in morning sun and afternoon shade. The white flowers bloom...

August 9 Week 2 Garden Photos

Aug 9, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Insects and Animals

“Though she be but little, she is fierce.” ~William Shakespeare~ Green Lynx Spider ( Peucetia viridans) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University American Painted Lady Butterfly...

August 2 Week 1 Garden Photos

Aug 2, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

An Early August Stroll around Crooked Trail Farm Garden CTF August Pollinator Garden Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Mexican Hen and Chicks Flower (Echeveria shaviana) Barbara H....

Scarlet Swamp Hibiscus

Aug 2, 2021 | In the Garden

Scarlet swamp hibiscus (Hibiscus coccineus) is in the Malvacea family and is native to the Southeastern US. Hibiscus in Greek and Latin means mallow, and in Latin, coccineus means scarlet. Plant...

July 26 Week 4 Garden Photos

Jul 26, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The Beauty of Summer Lilies. Tiger Lily (Lilium lancifolium) and Eastern Swallowtail Butterflies (Papilio glaucus) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Anastasia Lily (Lilium orientalis...

July 19 Week 3 Garden Photos

Jul 19, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

A Stroll Through Historic Downtown Charleston Gardens Bench with Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Ropemaker's Lane was the site of the Charles...

July 12 Week 2 Garden Photos

Jul 12, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Charleston, South Carolina is known for beautiful gates and wrought iron architecture. Charleston Wrought Iron and Wood Gate Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Charleston Wrought Iron...

July 5 Week 1 Garden Photos

Jul 5, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Beautiful Planters in Historic Charleston Charleston Hayrack Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Charleston Window Box Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Charleston Window...

June 28 Week 4 Garden Photos

Jun 28, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Mrs. Gloria Farmer’s Beautiful Garden June in Mrs. Gloria's Garden Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Coral Bean (Erythrina herbacea) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson...