Author: Ginger Elizabeth Long

Popcorn Cassia

Oct 21, 2024 | In the Garden

Last October, while driving along Main Street in uptown Greenwood, SC, I spotted a large plant with tall golden flower spikes. It was so fantastic that I made a U-turn to check it out. The plant was...

Evergreen Wisteria

Sep 19, 2024 | In the Garden

The Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC) team visited the Atlanta Botanical Garden in late August. The garden was full of blooms despite the sweltering heat. One plant that caught my eye was a...

Wishbone Flower

Aug 26, 2024 | In the Garden

Add more color to your shade garden and containers with the wishbone flower (Torenia). The unique flowers resemble a single snapdragon bloom and have stamens that meet in the center, resembling a...

Lenten Rose

Aug 16, 2024 | Flowers, Landscape

Learn about Lenten Rose and its ability to add beauty to shaded landscapes year-round.

This Month in Your Garden- August 2024

Aug 1, 2024 | In the Garden

Coastal Region- Brad Fowler Make sure to scout the lawn regularly for pests. Armyworms and brown patch/large patch are a couple of common issues that can cause major damage if not treated quickly....

Hummingbird Favorite: Pentas

Jul 8, 2024 | In the Garden

Every spring, I visit local garden centers, searching for colorful flowers that attract hummingbirds. I like to combine these flowers in containers and place them where I can watch hummingbirds...

What Not to Plant – Horsetail

Jun 6, 2024 | In the Garden

Have you ever planted something in your garden and years later regretted it? There are several plants in my garden that fit that bill. One such plant is horsetail or scouring rush (Equisetum...

Foxglove

May 6, 2024 | In the Garden

For years, Foxglove (Digitalis species) has been a quintessential cottage garden flower. It is native to Europe and is a member of the plantain (Plantaginaceae) family. Foxglove adds height and...

Boxwood

Apr 25, 2024 | Landscape, Shrubs

Discover how Boxwood shrubs can add elegance and structure to any landscape.

Woodland Phlox

Apr 4, 2024 | In the Garden

Blooming in spring, woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata), a native wildflower, attracts pollinators to the shade garden. Butterflies, bees, and moths visit it for nectar and pollen. It blooms as other...

Sweet Alyssum

Mar 18, 2024 | In the Garden

The fragrant blooms of sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima) give this flower its name. This cool-season annual is known for its profusion of white flowers. There are also lavender, pink, and purple...

Winter Hazel

Feb 26, 2024 | In the Garden, Shrubs

One of my favorite late winter blooming shrubs is Winter Hazel (Corylopsis spicata). It is a deciduous shrub that flowers in my Upstate garden in late February to early March. The fragrant flowers...