Category: Photo Blog

August Week 4 Garden Photos

Aug 26, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Late summer and fall perennial flower selections for South Carolina gardens. Swamp Sunflower (Helianthus angustifolia) Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Mountainmint (Pycnanthemum...

August Week 3 Garden Photos

Aug 19, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Did you know these plants are native to the South Carolina? Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) Indian grass was named the official South Carolina state grass in 2001. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC,...

August Week 2 Garden Photos

Aug 12, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

South Carolina Native Trees How to identify some of the native trees of South Carolina by the foliage. Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Sassafras...

August Week 1 Garden Photos

Aug 5, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

All of these plants are listed as exotic invasive species on the South Carolina Exotic Pest Plant Council List. SEVERE THREAT-known to pose a severe threat to the natural areas of SC. SIGNIFICANT...

July Week 5 Garden photos

Jul 29, 2019 | Photo Blog

“Nature always wears the colours of the spirit.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson~ Pinky Winky Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky') with Eastern Swallowtail Butterfiles Barbara H....

July Week 4 Garden Photos

Jul 22, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

There are many interesting plants blooming at the South Carolina Botanical Gardens. Wild Bergamont (Monarda fistulosa) Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Voodoo Lily Seed Head...

July Week 3 Garden Photos

Jul 15, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Insects and Animals

The wonderful world of insects! Chinese Praying Mantid Patricia Whitener, ©2019, Clemson Extension Three-lined Flower Moth Vicky Bertagnolli, ©2018, Clemson Extension Polyphemus Moth Vicky...

July Week 2 Garden Photos

Jul 8, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants, Uncategorized

Hello Summer! Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Spider Web with Morning Dew Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Sunflowers Barbara H. Smith,...

July Week 1 Garden Photos

Jul 1, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Common vegetable insect pests, diseases, and disorders that affect South Carolina gardens. Tomato Fruitworm Damage Zachary Boone Snipes, ©2015 Clemson Extension Bacterial Leaf Spot on Tomato Zachary...

June Week 4 Garden Photos

Jun 24, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Hostas are wonderful additions to filtered shade gardens. There are many beautiful cultivars to choose from. Remember that deer, rabbits, and slugs love them too! Hostas are beautiful additions to a...

June Week 3 Garden Photos

Jun 17, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Daylilies (Hemerocallis sp.) are native to Asia. Hemerocallis is derived from Greek for “beauty” and “day.” Since the 1930’s, plant hybridizers in the US and England...

June Week 2 Garden Photos

Jun 10, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Planting a pollinator garden will encourage the presence of native pollinators. Vareigated Fritillary Butterfly on Gallardia Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Bottlebrush Buckeye...