Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica) is a vibrant, hummingbird-friendly perennial with historical medicinal uses. This plant, known for its striking red and yellow flowers, was once used by Native Americans to treat intestinal worms. Learn how to grow it in your garden and explore its fascinating past.
Shade gardens offer a cool, restful retreat in the Southern landscape. Discover native ferns, wildflowers, and shrubs that bring texture, color, and biodiversity to your garden year-round.
A quiet spring afternoon led to a surprising backyard encounter with a yellow-bellied sapsucker. Follow along as Sue Watts shares observations of its unique feeding habits, its seasonal migration, and the minor impact these woodpeckers have on trees in the South Carolina Botanical Garden.
Native oaks support wildlife, control erosion, and help landscapes recover after storms. Learn how replanting these trees can restore our environment.
The South Carolina Botanical Garden on Clemson’s campus offers diverse educational experiences for all ages. Discover programs like the Native Plant Certificate, classes on native bees and spring wildflowers, and nature journaling. Families can enjoy Tot Tales, Junior Naturalists, and more. Embrace growth and learning this year with the SCBG!
The camellias are blooming at the South Carolina Botanical Garden, showcasing a tapestry of color from fall to late spring. Discover the fascinating history of camellias, their care requirements, and their enduring legacy in Southern gardens.
American pokeweed is a striking, yet toxic, native plant found in gardens, fields, and roadsides. Despite its potential dangers, it has been valued for its berries, which provide food for birds and its historical use in dye and medicine. While pokeweed’s young shoots are consumed in southern dishes like poke sallet, caution is required due to its toxicity. Learn more about this fascinating plant’s role in nature and culture.
We recently created a “bug hotel” in the South Carolina Botanical Garden. This is a fun project you can do too! But why? The short answer is that insects and other arthropods are under intense...
Mark Your Calendars! Friday, October 4 2:00 PM-6:00 PM Friends of the Garden members Become a member today! Saturday, October 5 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Everyone welcome! Fall is the absolute best time to...
Many people respond negatively to wasps, but not every wasp is to be feared or eliminated. As a gardener, the presence of the great golden sand digger wasp (Sphex ichneumoneus) should be celebrated....
Conducting summer camps at the South Carolina Botanical Garden affords much more time to explore the grounds and make new discoveries alongside the young participants. On the Tuesday of our first...
If you’re looking for a beautiful native plant that attracts a variety of pollinators, Stokes’ Aster (Stokesia laevis) is a good choice. I spent an hour in the Perennial border in the...
