Author: Ginger Elizabeth Long

January 5 Week 1 Garden Photos

Jan 5, 2026 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Through Our Lens: Favorite HGIC Photos of 2025, Part 1 Carpenter Bee sleeping on Ninon Clematis (Clematis 'Ninon') Ginger Long, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Alleghany Spurge (Pachysandra...

This Month in Your Garden – December 2025

Dec 5, 2025 | In the Garden

December brings slower plant growth and winter prep. Learn irrigation updates, planting tips, holiday plant care, and ways to add seasonal interest to your landscape.

November 24 Week 4 Garden Photos

Nov 24, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Thankful for open skies, quiet paths, and the simple wonders of the world. Wishing everyone a peaceful and grateful Thanksgiving. Catching the Last Light of Fall Barbara H. Smith, ©2025 HGIC,...

How To Control Volunteer Seedlings With the Cut Stump Method

Nov 17, 2025 | In the Garden

Discover how to stop unwanted seedlings from regrowing with the cut stump herbicide method for trees, shrubs, and vines.

November 3 Week 1 Garden Photos

Nov 3, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Insects and Animals, Photo Worthy Plants

“Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.” ~Unknown~ Golden Leaves of...

How to Identify, Understand, and Manage Cicadas

Oct 27, 2025 | Entomology

Explore cicada identification, life cycle, and management tips for homeowners and gardeners in South Carolina.

October 27 Week 4 Garden Photos

Oct 27, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“When summer gathers up her robes of glory, and like a dream of beauty glides away.” ~Sarah Helen Power Whitman~ White Queen Caladium (Caladium 'White Queen') Ginger Long, ©2025 HGIC,...

How to Grow and Care for Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea micropetala)

Oct 20, 2025 | In the Garden

Add fall color and attract hummingbirds with candy corn plants. Learn how to grow and maintain Cuphea micropetala in South Carolina gardens.

October 6 Week 1 Garden Photos

Oct 6, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“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

Sep 29, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“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...

September 22 Week 4 Garden Photos

Sep 22, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“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...

Seasonal Container Gardening: Fall Through Winter

Sep 18, 2025 | In the Garden

Bring fall and winter containers to life with pansies, kale, herbs, and evergreens for lasting color and texture.