Category: Photo Blog

May 05 Week 1 Garden Photos

May 5, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Native azaleas are deciduous and bloom in the spring before the new foliage emerges. They add an ethereal glow to the landscape. Linda Guy Aromi Azalea (Rhododendron x 'Linda Guy') Barbara H. Smith,...

April 28 Week 4 Garden Photos

Apr 28, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” ~Harriet Ann Jacobs~ Bellwort (Uvularia grandiflora) Julia Nichols, ©2025 HGIC,...

April 21 Week 3 Garden Photos

Apr 21, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” ~William Shakespeare~ Zephirine Drouhin Rose (Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin') Barbara H. Smith, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Carpenter Bee...

April 14 Week 2 Garden Photos

Apr 14, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature.” ~Alfred Austin~ Athens Sweet Shrub (Calycanthus floridus 'Athens') Barbara H. Smith, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson...

April 6 Week 1 Garden Photos

Apr 6, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“And the Spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast Rose from the dreams of its wintry rest.” ~Percy Bysshe...

March 31 Week 5 Garden Photos

Mar 31, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Come spring with all its splendors, all its birds, and all its blossoms.” ~Christina Rossetti~ Male Carpenter Bee feeding on Japanese maple (Acer palmtaum) nectar-rich flowers Barbara...

March 24 Week 4 Garden Photos

Mar 24, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Spring is far more than just a changing of seasons; it’s a rebirth of the spirit.” ~Toni Sorenson~ Alleghany Spurge (Pachysandra procumbens) Julia Nichols, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson...

March 17 Week 3 Garden Photos

Mar 17, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Spring is starting to arrive at Crooked Trail Farm. Taylor's Perfection Camellia (Camellia x 'Taylor's Perfection') Barbara H. Smith, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Taylor's Perfection Camellia...

March 10 Week 2 Garden Photos

Mar 10, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Hellebores are available in a wide variety of colors and shapes to brighten up the late winter garden. Find Chatty Cat in the Hellebores! Ginger Long, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Winter Jewels®...

March 3 Week 1 Garden Photos

Mar 3, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The Blue Ridge Orchid Society had its yearly show at Duke Power’s World of Energy. It was a three-day event Yellow Slipper Orchid (Paphiopedilum complex 'Yellow') Julia Nichols, ©2025 HGIC,...

February 24 Week 4 Garden Photos

Feb 24, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“The earth has its music for those who will listen.” ~Reginal Holmes~ Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum) Julia Nichols, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum)...

February 17 Week 3 Garden Photos

Feb 17, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Part 2: Plant native perennials and vines to provide pollinators with nectar and pollen. Did you know pollinators, such as bees, wasps, butterflies, hummingbirds, and bars, are responsible for 1...