Author: Barbara H. Smith

September Week 3 Insects & Animals

Sep 19, 2018 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Insects and Animals

Tersa Spinx Moth Caterpillar (1) (Xylophanes tersa) Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) The fall migration of the monarch butterflies has started....

September Week 3 Plants

Sep 17, 2018 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Late summer is an exciting time in the landscape. Insects and animals are still active, some summer flowers are still blooming, and a taste of fall is in the air. Spider Lily (Lycoris radiata)...

September Week 2 Plants

Sep 12, 2018 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Late summer is an exciting time in the landscape. Insects and animals are still active, some summer flowers are still blooming, and a taste of fall is in the air. Hardy banana (Musa sp.) S. Cory...

September Week 2 Insects and Animals

Sep 10, 2018 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Insects and Animals

Late summer is an exciting time in the landscape. Insects and animals are still active, some summer flowers are still blooming, and a taste of fall is in the air. Bumblebee on Zinnia Barbara H....

How to Tell the Difference Between Goldenrod and Ragweed

Sep 10, 2018 | In the Garden

Distinguish goldenrod from ragweed with this visual identification guide.

September Week 1 Plants

Sep 3, 2018 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Add interest to your fall landscape with beautiful flowers, berries, and seeds. Yellow Fringed Orchid (Paltanthera ciliaris) Yellow Fringed Orchid (Paltanthera ciliaris) is native to the eastern and...

September Week 1 Insects and Animals

Sep 3, 2018 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Insects and Animals

Here are a few interesting images of beneficial insects the HGIC staff has seen around the Upstate this week. Carolina Praying Mantis (Stagmomantis carolina) Carolina Mantid (Stagmomantis carolina)...

Spice Up Your Landscape with Annual Color

Jun 4, 2018 | Flowering, Landscaping

The addition of annual color will add interest to your summer landscape. Annuals may be used in containers, window boxes, hanging baskets, or planted in landscape beds. In choosing which annuals to...

Ornamental Grasses and Grass-like Plants

Aug 27, 2017 | Flowers

Learn how Ornamental Grasses add structure and interest to your garden design.

Carrot, Beet, Radish & Parsnip

Aug 21, 2016 | Fruits & Vegetables

Plant and care for carrots, beets, and radishes for a vibrant root vegetable harvest in your home garden.

Easter Lily

Mar 19, 2016 | Flowering, Holiday, Indoor Plants

Learn how to maintain Easter lilies for long-lasting beauty, including repotting and after-bloom care.

Heirloom Vegetables

Mar 1, 2016 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

Discover the history and unique benefits of growing heirloom vegetables, including their unmatched flavor and genetic diversity.