Category: Photo Blog

March 27 Week 4 Garden Photos

Mar 27, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Gibbs Garden in Ball Ground, GA has an amazing selection of garden sculpture and containers. Wild Geese Sculpture Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Standing Bunny and Tulips Millie...

March 20 Week 3 Garden Photos

Mar 20, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Every December, Gibbs Gardens plants over 30,000+ tulip bulbs. There are 40 different types that bloom from early, mid, and late season, offering weeks of beautiful color. Gazebo at Gibb's Gardens...

March 13 Week 2 Garden Photos

Mar 13, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The HGIC Staff Recently Visited Gibb’s Gardens to View the Thousands of Daffodils in Bloom. HGIC Staff: l to r Jordan Franklin, Ginger Long, Millie Davenport, LayLa Burgess, Barbara Smith,...

March 6 Week 1 Garden Photos

Mar 6, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn” ~Lewis Grizzard~ Evening Gloaming Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Lenten Rose 'Romantic Getaway'...

February 27 Week 4 Garden Photos

Feb 27, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Spring Is Fast Approaching at Crooked Trail Farm. Armandii Clematis (Clematis armandii) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Jane Magnolia (Magnolia x 'Jane') Barbara H. Smith, ©2023...

February 21 Week 3 Garden Photos

Feb 20, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

See What’s Blooming at Crooked Trail Farm This Week! Finlandia Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Finlandia' (1) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Ice Follies Daffodil (Narcissus 'Ice...

February 13 Week 2 Garden Photos

Feb 13, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Beautiful Native Shrubs and Vines for South Carolina Gardens Alabama Deciduous Azalea (Rhododendron alabamense) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University American Beautyberry (Callicarpa...

February 06 Week 1 Garden Photos

Feb 6, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Perennials Native to South Carolina, Part 2 Yellow False Indigo (Baptisia sphaerocarpa) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Wild Sweet William (Phlox maculata) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023...

January 30 Week 5 Garden Photos

Jan 30, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Perennials Native to South Carolina, Part 1 Blanket Flower(Gaillardia pulchella) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Giant Coneflower (Rudbeckia maxima) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC,...

January 23 Week 4 Garden Photos

Jan 25, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Insects and Animals

Revisit some of Barbara Smith’s favorite insect and spider photos, Part 2 Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) and Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson...

January 16 Week 3 Garden Photos

Jan 16, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Insects and Animals

Revisit some of Barbara Smith’s favorite insect and spider photos, Part 1 Delores Edwards Camellia (Camellia x 'Delores Edwards') and Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC,...

January 09 Week 2 Garden Photos

Jan 9, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Aren’t you glad you get to experience the spectacular natural beauty of South Carolina?   Late November Sunset in the Upstate Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Magnificent...