Category: Photo Blog

January 8 Week 2 Garden Photos

Jan 8, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Add houseplants to your home to chase away the winter blahs! ~Part 1~ Amazon Lily (Eucharis amazonica)Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Red Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura)Barbara H....

December 18 Week 3 Garden Photos

Dec 18, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Enjoy a Virtual Christmas Tour of the Biltmore House. Happy Holidays from the HGIC Staff. Grand Staircase and ChandelierMillie Davenport, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson Extension The Winter GardenMillie...

December 11 Week 2 Garden Photos

Dec 11, 2023 | Holiday, Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

During the Christmas season, the Biltmore Conservatory is filled with poinsettias, orchids, and other exotic plants. Biltmore Conservatory WreathMillie Davenport, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson Extension...

December 4 Week 1 Garden Photos

Dec 4, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The Robert Mills House in Historic Columbia was built in 1823 for Anisley and Sarah Hall. It was designed by the first American-trained architect, Robert Mills. Robert Mills House is an example of...

November 27 Week 4 Garden Photos

Nov 27, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Visit the Hampton-Preston House and Garden in Historic Columbia. It was built for Anisley and Sarah Hall in 1818. They lived here until 1823, when the house was sold to Wade Hampton Sr and his wife,...

November 20 Week 3 Garden Photos

Nov 20, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Happy Thanksgiving from the Home and Garden Information Staff! Japanese Maples and Pignut Hickory Fall ColorBarbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Stunning Fall ColorBarbara H. Smith,...

November 13 Week 2 Garden Photos

Nov 13, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Enjoy a virtual tour of the interior of the Biltmore House. The house has 250 rooms and approximately 135,000 square feet. Construction started in 1889, and it took 1,000 men six years to build the...

November 6 Week 1 Garden Photos

Nov 6, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Fall Garden Tour at the Biltmore House in Asheville, NC. Esplanade up to the Statue of DianaMillie Davenport, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Brilliant Sourwood Fall ColorMillie Davenport, ©2023...

October 30 Week 5 Garden Photos

Oct 30, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“If a year was tucked inside of a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour.” ~Victoria Erickson~ Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University V.J....

October 23 Week 4 Garden Photos

Oct 23, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

How Different Plants Produce Seed Is A Work of Art Boxelder Maple Winged Samaras (Acer negundo)Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Painted Buckeye Fruit Capsule (Aesculus...

October 16 Week 3 Garden Photos

Oct 16, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“A garden is a delight to the eye and a solace for the soul.” ~Sadi~ Purple Pillar® Rose Of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini Santiago' )Ginger Long, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Miss...

October 9 Week 2 Garden Photos

Oct 9, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Choose Plant Material That Adds Textural Interest and Foliage Color to Your Landscape ~Part 2 Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Woodsman Deciduous...