Author: Barbara H. Smith

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...

June 21 Week 3 Garden Photos

Jun 21, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

A Recent Visit to the Funky Little Flower Farm in Beech Island, SC,  Specializing in Beautiful Crinums. Regina's Disco Lounge Garden Office at the Funky Little Flower Farm Barbara H. Smith, ©2021...

June 14 Week 2 Garden Photos

Jun 14, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Perennial Suggestions for a Pollinator Garden: Part 2 Harlequin™ Red Beartongue (Penstemon 'TNPENHR’) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Wild Blue Indigo (Baptisia australis) Barbara...

Aquatic & Shoreline Plant Selection

Jun 8, 2021 | Landscape, Ponds, Water

Learn how to select and care for plants that thrive in aquatic and wetland environments.

June 07 Week 1 Garden Photos

Jun 7, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Perennial Suggestions for a Pollinator Garden: Part 1 Blanket Flower (Gaillardia pulchella) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Goatsbeard (Aruncus dioicus) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021...

May 31 Week 5 Garden Photos

May 31, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Horticulture Agent Barbara H. Smith’s Favorite Summer Annuals. Bat Face Cuphea (Cuphea llavea) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Fan Flower (Scaevola aemula) Barbara H. Smith,...