January Week 2 Garden Photos
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he (or she) seeks.” – John Muir American Beech (Fagus grandiflora) and Loblolly Pine Needles (Pinus taeda) American beech...
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December Week 3 Garden Photos
There are many flowering plants to choose from to decorate your home during the holiday season. Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension White Phalaneopsis...
December Week 2 Garden Photos
Holiday wreath ideas for decorating your home. Boxwood wreath with pomegranates and berries Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Yarrow, dried oranges, pine cones, water lily seed pods,...
December Week 1 Garden Photos
The last gasp of fall color before winter arrives. Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) Dawn Redwood a deciduous conifer that is a living fossil. It was thought to be extinct until is was...
November Week 4 Garden Photos
Take a quiet walk through the fall woods to discover many of nature’s wonders. Woolly Bear Caterpillar According to folklore, wooly bear caterpillars predict the coming winter forecast. The...
November Week 3 Garden Photos
“Nature’s beauty is a gift that cultivates appreciation and gratitude.” –Louie Schwartzberg- Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Upstate Fall Sunset...
November Week 2 Garden Photos
“To walk with nature is to witness a thousand miracles.” -Mary Davis- Lion's Mane Mushroom Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Floating mass of fire ants Did you know fire ants have the...
November Week 1 Garden Photos
Plants are beginning to be dressed in their fall colors. The seasons are changing! Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Daikagura Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Daikagura') Daikagura...
October Week 5 Garden Photos
Interesting plants may be found both indoors and outdoors. Viola saintpaulia 'Alabama' African Violet Alabama African Violet Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Hedychium flavescens...
October Week 4 Garden Photos
The frost may be on the pumpkin, but there are still many interesting flowers, seeds, and insects to be seen in the garden. Pansy 'Majestic Giant Mix' Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension...
October Week 3 Insects and Animals
Even though the temperatures have cooled off, insect and animals are still active. Virginia Tiger Moth Caterpillar (Spilosoma virginica) Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Wrapped...
October Week 3 Plants
Fall has finally arrived with cooler temperatures, beautiful fall flowers and seeds. Angel's Trumpet (Datura stramonium) Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Groundsel (Baccharis...