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January 5 Week 1 Garden Photos

Jan 5, 2026 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

December 22 Week 4 Garden Photos

Dec 22, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Winter teaches patience: to watch the light fade, to feel the chill, to follow the moon’s slow journey across a fog-laced horizon, and to remember that even in the coldest season, the world...

Simmer Pots: Enjoying the Smells of the Holiday Season

Dec 17, 2025 | In the Garden

Simmer pots are a natural, chemical-free way to fill your home with seasonal scents using herbs, fruits, and spices you may already have.

Extending the Growing Season in South Carolina: Row Covers, Cold Frames, and Other Tricks

Nov 20, 2025 | In the Garden

Keep harvesting greens and herbs through December with simple techniques like row covers and cold frames suited for South Carolina’s mild winters.
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A practical guide for gardeners wanting to keep harvesting greens and herbs through December.

November Week 2 Garden Photos

Nov 10, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

In the Upstate of South Carolina, autumn paints the woods in firelight–every ridge and wooded area glowing with a quiet kind of magic. A winding trail along stunning fall foliage on the...

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...