How to Make a Boxwood Kissing Ball for the Holidays
Did you know that the tradition of making and hanging a kissing ball dates back to the early Middle Ages? During that time, people used apples or potatoes as a base to create a ball-shaped...
Author: Barbara H. Smith
December Week 1 Garden Photos
“Autumn, The Year’s Last, Loveliest Smile” ~William Cullen Bryant~ Umbrella Magnolia (Magnolia tripetala) Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Savannah Holly (Ilex x...
Herbs
Herbs are versatile, easy-to-grow plants that thrive in a variety of conditions. Perfect for gardens or containers, they add beauty, fragrance, and utility to any space. From culinary uses to attracting pollinators, herbs offer countless benefits. Learn how to grow, care for, and harvest herbs for year-round enjoyment.
November Week 4 Garden Photos
The fall colors of the maple trees at the South Carolina Botanical Garden are breathtaking. Come soon for a stroll in the garden before they’re all gone. Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum)...
Plants that Tolerate Drought
Learn about hardy plants that thrive in dry conditions and reduce water usage in your garden.
November Week 3 Garden Photos
“Beauty surrounds us, but usually we need to be walking in a garden to know it.” ~Rumi~ Grass Walkway at South Carolina Botanical Garden Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension...
November Week 2 Garden Photos
The last gasp of autumn flowers..cold weather is coming. Bolivian Hummingbird Sage (Salvia oxphora) Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Halloween pumpkins are a great addition to a...
November Week 1 Garden Photos
“If a year was tucked inside of a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour.” ~Victoria Erickson~ Fall Tranquility Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Julia Child Rose (Rosa 'Julia...
October Week 4 Garden Photos
“Nature Never Goes Out of Style” A Carolina Anole Hiding in Plain Sight Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension White Berried Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana 'Alba') Barbara H....
The Legend of the Woolly Worm
Have you ever heard the tale that woolly “worms” predict the weather for the upcoming winter? Whether you believe it is fact or a tall tale, learn how to tell if our winter will be mild or cold by...
October Week 3 Garden Photos
The drive from Tucson, Arizona to Silver City, New Mexico follows I-10 through both states, then Hwy 90 in Lordsburg, New Mexico to Silver City. The drive is through stunning scenery with...
October Week 2 Garden Photos
Beautiful plant selections from the Tucson Botanical Garden in Arizona Queen's Wreath Vine (Antigonon leptopus) Thick Stemmed Totem Pole Cactus (Pachycereus schottii f. monstrosus) Barbara H. Smith,...