Author: Barbara H. Smith

January Week 2 Garden Photos

Jan 7, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he (or she) seeks.” – John Muir American Beech (Fagus grandiflora) and Loblolly Pine Needles (Pinus taeda) American beech...

Pecan Planting & Fertilization

Jan 7, 2019 | Fruits & Vegetables, Nuts, Tree Fruits

Grow productive pecan trees by following guidance on planting, fertilization, and long-term care.

December Week 3 Garden Photos

Dec 17, 2018 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

There are many flowering plants to choose from to decorate your home during the holiday season. Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension White Phalaneopsis...

December Week 2 Garden Photos

Dec 10, 2018 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Holiday wreath ideas for decorating your home. Boxwood wreath with pomegranates and berries Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Yarrow, dried oranges, pine cones, water lily seed pods,...

How to Make a Stunning Magnolia Wreath

Dec 5, 2018 | Flowers, Holiday

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...

December Week 1 Garden Photos

Dec 3, 2018 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The last gasp of fall color before winter arrives. Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) Dawn Redwood a deciduous conifer that is a living fossil. It was thought to be extinct until is was...

November Week 4 Garden Photos

Nov 26, 2018 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Insects and Animals, Photo Worthy Plants

Take a quiet walk through the fall woods to discover many of nature’s wonders. Woolly Bear Caterpillar According to folklore, wooly bear caterpillars predict the coming winter forecast. The...

November Week 3 Garden Photos

Nov 19, 2018 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Nature’s beauty is a gift that cultivates appreciation and gratitude.” –Louie Schwartzberg- Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Upstate Fall Sunset...

November Week 2 Garden Photos

Nov 12, 2018 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“To walk with nature is to witness a thousand miracles.” -Mary Davis- Lion's Mane Mushroom Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Floating mass of fire ants Did you know fire ants have the...

November Week 1 Garden Photos

Nov 5, 2018 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Plants are beginning to be dressed in their fall colors. The seasons are changing! Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Daikagura Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Daikagura') Daikagura...

Winter Interest in the Landscape

Nov 1, 2018 | Hot Topics, Landscape

Does your winter landscape make you want to hibernate until spring? If planned properly, a garden in the winter can provide interest and chase away the winter blues. Many woody and herbaceous...

October Week 5 Garden Photos

Oct 29, 2018 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Interesting plants may be found both indoors and outdoors. Viola saintpaulia 'Alabama' African Violet Alabama African Violet Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Hedychium flavescens...