March 18 Week 3 Garden Photos
“I love March as it gives me hope that new beginnings are always beautiful.” ~Anamika Mishra~ Mr. Finn, the Garden Supervisor Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Elizabeth...
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March 11 Week 2 Garden Photos
In the Language of Flowers, Camellias symbolize admiration, affection, and love. Berenice Boddy Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Berenice Boddy') Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Lady...
Maidenhair Fern
Ferns are one of the most versatile plants to add texture and softness to a shade garden. Northern (Adiantum pedatum) and Southern (Adiantum capillus-veneris) maidenhair ferns are native to the...
March 04 Week 1 Garden Photos
Barbara is back on her feet! Spring is arriving at Crooked Trail Farm. Magnoliaeflora Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Magnoliaeflora') Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension White Lion...
February 26 Week 4 Garden Photos
“As Barbara has injured her ankle and can’t get out to photograph, please enjoy a review of some of her favorite photo blogs. ~ Part 5 ~ ” Spring is slowly arriving, pushing winter...
February 19 Week 3 Garden Photos
“As Barbara has injured her ankle and can’t get out to photograph, please enjoy a review of some of her favorite photo blogs. ~ Part 4 ~ ” It’s camellia time at the South...
February 12 Week 2 Garden Photos
“As Barbara has injured her ankle and can’t get out to photograph, please enjoy a review of some of her favorite photo blogs. ~ Part 3 ~ ” Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson...
Wood Hyacinth
I’m always looking for blue flowering plants to add to my garden. Blue is an elusive flower color, so Wood Hyacinths (Hyacinthoides hispanica) are one of my favorite spring flowering bulbs to add...
February 05 Week 1 Garden Photos
“As Barbara has injured her ankle and can’t get out to photograph, please enjoy a review of some of her favorite photo blogs. ~ Part 2 ~ ” Winter is the perfect time to learn hot...
January 29 Week 5 Garden Photos
“As Barbara has injured her ankle and can’t get out to photograph, please enjoy a review of some of her favorite photo blogs. ~ Part 1 ~ ” A Winter’s Stroll in the Garden...
January 22 Week 4 Garden Photos
Beautiful South Carolina Sunrises, Winter Skies, and Sunsets Stunning Sunset at Crooked Trail Farm Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Winter Sunrise Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC,...
Garden Smarter, Not Harder
The realization that I’m no longer a “spring chicken” gardener anymore has slowly dawned on me. Gone are the days of heading out into my landscape at daylight and continually working until dark. My...