Author: Barbara H. Smith

September 20 Week 3 Garden Photos

Oct 20, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Support Your Growers: Savor the Flavors of Fall at Your Local Farmer’s Markets. A colorful arrangement of eggplants and peppers Barbara H. Smith, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Orange and Red...

How to Grow Mexican Sunflowers (Tithonia rotundifolia) for Pollinators & Summer Color

Oct 16, 2025 | In the Garden

Bring bold color and pollinators to your garden with easy-to-grow Mexican sunflowers. Discover care tips, cultivars, and seed-saving advice.

October 12 Week 2 Garden Photos

Oct 13, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The clear light that belongs to October was making the landscape radiant. ~Florence Bone~ Dahlia and Tall Verbena (Verbena bonariensis) Millie Davenport, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Carolina...

October 6 Week 1 Garden Photos

Oct 6, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“October, crisp, misty, golden October, when the light is sweet and heavy.” ~Angela Carter~ Yellow Crownbeard (Verbesina occidentalis) Barbara H. Smith, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension...

September 29 Week 5 Garden Photos

Sep 29, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“September: the golden threshold between summer and winter.” ~Meeta Ahluwalia~ Fall Light in the Garden Barbara H. Smith, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Beneficial Yellow Garden Writing...

Mulberry Weed: Why Gardeners Hate This Invasive Intruder

Sep 29, 2025 | In the Garden

Discover why mulberry weed is such a troublesome invasive and explore effective identification and control methods for South Carolina landscapes.

September 22 Week 4 Garden Photos

Sep 22, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“The beauty of a garden comes not just from flowers but from the love poured into it.” ~Anonymous~ Luna Moth (Actias luna) Julia Nichols, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Sweet Talk™ Red...

September 15 Week 3 Garden Photos

Sep 15, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Perennials and bulbs that bloom in the fall are the garden’s final love letter to the year and provide pollen and nectar for pollinating insects. Amistad Salvia (Salvia 'Amistad')' Barbara H....

September 8 Week 2 Garden Photos

Sep 8, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Enjoy part 2 of a tour of Riverbanks Botanical Garden. It has scenic Saluda River views, valley overlooks, and a walled garden full of colorful blooms. It’s been labeled as one of the...

September 1 Week 1 Garden Photos

Sep 1, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The stunning Riverbanks Botanical Garden in Columbia opened on June 10, 1995 on one of the most beautiful natural sites in South Carolina. It has over 5,700+ plants. Plan a visit soon! Walled Garden...

August 25 Week 4 Garden Photos

Aug 25, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Montana has close to 58 million acres in farmland and ranches. The state is second in the nation for agricultural land use practices. The top agricultural products include wheat, hay, barley, and...

August 18 Week 3 Garden Photos

Aug 18, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The diverse, breathtaking beauty of Montana unfolds in a vista of snow-capped mountains, endless prairies, and crystal clear rivers. Montana’s nickname is “Big Sky Country” because...