June 3 Week 1 Garden Photos
The South Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents (SCACAA) recently held its annual meeting in the beautiful town of Beaufort, SC. Port Royal Sound Ginger Long, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson...
Author: Barbara H. Smith
May 27 Week 4 Garden Photos
Experience Spring at the Biltmore House! The photos were taken during a late April visit. Lupine (Lupinus perennis) Millie Davenport, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension The Walled Garden at Biltmore...
May 20 Week 3 Garden Photos
“The most lasting and pure gladness comes to me from my gardens.” ~Lillie Langtry~ Starfish Stinkhorn Mushroom Ginger Long, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Venus Dogwood (Cornus ×...
The Evolution of a Garden Space
Many years ago, when our children were young, my husband built an in-ground pool. It provided many hours of fun and relaxation for my family. About 20 years ago after our children left, I was...
May 13 Week 2 Garden Photos
“Gardening is learning, learning, learning. That’s the fun of them. You’re always learning.” ~Helen Mirren~ Bachelor's Button (Centaurea cyanus) Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC,...
May 6 Week 1 Garden Photos
The old saying about clematis growth is, “The first year they sleep, the second year they creep, and the third year they leap.” Growth may seem slow as the plant builds its root system, but once...
April 29 Week 5 Garden Photos
Cicada Brood XIX has arrived in Greenwood County. Enjoy the amazing photos taken by HGIC Agent, Ginger Long. Brood XIX is one of the largest broods in the country, covering the greatest geographic...
Bluestar
Bluestars are in the genus Amsonia. There are at least twenty-two known species, and most are native to the Eastern United States. All are in the Apocynaceae (Dogbane) family, so named because the...
April 22 Week 4 Garden Photos
“April is the Kindest Month. April gets you out of your head and out working in the garden.” ~Marty Rubin~ Jinguji Red Stem Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum pluriflorum 'Junguji') Barbara H....
April 15 Week 3 Garden Photos
The HGIC Visit to Riverbanks Botanical Garden in Columbia ~Part 2~ This is a beautiful place to bring the whole family. There’s a 3-acre interactive Children’s Garden that features a...
Flower Arranging Supplies
So many readers have expressed interest in creating floral arrangements using flowers and foliage from their gardens. The items listed below are must-haves for your floral arranging toolbox. Start...
April 8 Week 2 Garden Photos
The HGIC Staff recently visited the beautiful Riverbanks Botanical Gardens in Columbia. Plan a visit soon! ~Part 1~ HGIC Staff at Riverbanks Botanical Garden ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension L to R:...