How to Grow Mexican Sunflowers (Tithonia rotundifolia) for Pollinators & Summer Color
Bring bold color and pollinators to your garden with easy-to-grow Mexican sunflowers. Discover care tips, cultivars, and seed-saving advice.
Author: Barbara H. Smith
October 12 Week 2 Garden Photos
The clear light that belongs to October was making the landscape radiant. ~Florence Bone~ Dahlia and Tall Verbena (Verbena bonariensis) Millie Davenport, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Carolina...
October 6 Week 1 Garden Photos
“October, crisp, misty, golden October, when the light is sweet and heavy.” ~Angela Carter~ Yellow Crownbeard (Verbesina occidentalis) Barbara H. Smith, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension...
September 29 Week 5 Garden Photos
“September: the golden threshold between summer and winter.” ~Meeta Ahluwalia~ Fall Light in the Garden Barbara H. Smith, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Beneficial Yellow Garden Writing...
Mulberry Weed: Why Gardeners Hate This Invasive Intruder
Discover why mulberry weed is such a troublesome invasive and explore effective identification and control methods for South Carolina landscapes.
September 22 Week 4 Garden Photos
“The beauty of a garden comes not just from flowers but from the love poured into it.” ~Anonymous~ Luna Moth (Actias luna) Julia Nichols, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Sweet Talk™ Red...
September 15 Week 3 Garden Photos
Perennials and bulbs that bloom in the fall are the garden’s final love letter to the year and provide pollen and nectar for pollinating insects. Amistad Salvia (Salvia 'Amistad')' Barbara H....
September 8 Week 2 Garden Photos
Enjoy part 2 of a tour of Riverbanks Botanical Garden. It has scenic Saluda River views, valley overlooks, and a walled garden full of colorful blooms. It’s been labeled as one of the...
September 1 Week 1 Garden Photos
The stunning Riverbanks Botanical Garden in Columbia opened on June 10, 1995 on one of the most beautiful natural sites in South Carolina. It has over 5,700+ plants. Plan a visit soon! Walled Garden...
August 25 Week 4 Garden Photos
Montana has close to 58 million acres in farmland and ranches. The state is second in the nation for agricultural land use practices. The top agricultural products include wheat, hay, barley, and...
August 18 Week 3 Garden Photos
The diverse, breathtaking beauty of Montana unfolds in a vista of snow-capped mountains, endless prairies, and crystal clear rivers. Montana’s nickname is “Big Sky Country” because...
Pet Owners Beware: 11 Poisonous Houseplants to Avoid
Protect pets from poisoning—learn the top 11 toxic houseplants, symptoms to watch for, and how to keep your home safe.