Author: Barbara H. Smith

How to Make a Stunning Magnolia Wreath

Dec 1, 2020 | In the Garden

Magnolias have long been a symbol of the South. Making a stunning magnolia leaf wreath for the holidays is both fun and easy. The leathery leaves hold up well without water. Choose magnolia leaves...

November Week 5 Garden Photos

Nov 30, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Can’t travel right now to see the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona? Come for a visit to the South Carolina Botanical Garden to see selection of the interesting...

November Week 4 Garden Photos

Nov 23, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The “Jurassic Garden” at the South Carolina Botanical Garden represents plant groups that trace their lineage back to at least the late Jurassic/early Cretaceous — a place where you can...

November Week 3 Garden Photos

Nov 16, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Never Underestimate the Healing Power of a Quiet Moment in the Garden.” ~Anonymous~

November Week 2 Garden Photos

Nov 9, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Sasanqua and camellia hybrids are beautiful fall flowering, evergreen shrubs.

November Week 1 Garden Photos

Nov 2, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.”  ~William Cullen Bryant~

October Week 4 Garden Photos

Oct 26, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Come for a fall stroll in the beautiful South Carolina Botanical Gardens and see what’s blooming this week.

October Week 3 Garden Photos

Oct 19, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Plant foliage provides color, texture, and interest to the landscape.

October Week 2 Garden Photos

Oct 12, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Fall-flowering Salvias Add Beauty to the Autumn Landscape

October Week 1 Garden Photos

Oct 5, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

A Fall Walk Around Crooked Trail Farm

September Week 4 Garden Photos

Sep 28, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Even the greatest creations start from small seeds.” ~Anonymous~

September Week 3 Garden Photos

Sep 21, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Look deep into nature, and you will understand everything better.” ~Albert Einstein~ Cloudless Sulphur Butterfly (Phoebis sennae) Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson University...