March 24 Week 4 Garden Photos
“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...
Category: Photo Worthy Plants
March 17 Week 3 Garden Photos
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
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
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
“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
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...
February 10 Week 2 Garden Photos
Part 1: 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...
February 3 Week 1 Garden Photos
Plant a selection of native shrubs and trees to attract a variety of pollinating insects and birds to your garden. Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) and Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Collecting...
January 27 Week 4 Garden Photos
A great way to learn how to identify trees in the winter…by the bark! Each tree species has a specific bark color, texture, and pattern. American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) Barbara H....
January 20 Week 3 Garden Photos
Enjoy these snowy scenes from the recent snow storm that covered parts of South Carolina. A rare snow and ice storm in the Upstate Barbara H. Smith, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Corkscrew Camellia...
January 6 Week 1 Garden Photos
A collection of Barbara Smith’s favorite HGIC photo blog photos from 2024. Enjoy! Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia acuminata 'Yellow Bird') Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension...
December 16 Week 3 Garden Photos
The Biltmore Conservatory is decorated with seasonal plants to celebrate the holiday season. The Conservatory is decorated with poinsettias and other tropical plants. Millie Davenport, ©2024 HGIC,...