Category: Photo Worthy Plants

November Week 1 Garden Photos

Nov 4, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“If a year was tucked inside of a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour.” ~Victoria Erickson~ Fall Tranquility Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Julia Child Rose (Rosa 'Julia...

October Week 4 Garden Photos

Oct 28, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Nature Never Goes Out of Style” A Carolina Anole Hiding in Plain Sight Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension White Berried Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana 'Alba') Barbara H....

October Week 3 Garden Photos

Oct 21, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The drive from Tucson, Arizona to Silver City, New Mexico follows I-10 through both states, then Hwy 90 in Lordsburg, New Mexico to Silver City. The drive is through stunning scenery with...

October Week 2 Garden Photos

Oct 14, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Beautiful plant selections from the Tucson Botanical Garden in Arizona Queen's Wreath Vine (Antigonon leptopus) Thick Stemmed Totem Pole Cactus (Pachycereus schottii f. monstrosus) Barbara H. Smith,...

October Week 1 Garden Photos

Oct 7, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants, Uncategorized

A Visit to the Tucson Botanical Gardens in Tucson, Arizona Pergola with Queen's Wreath Vine (Antigonon leptopus) Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Rutger and Bernice Porter's Nursery...

September Week 3 Garden Photos

Sep 16, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Fall is fast approaching.” Bougainvillea(Bougainvillea species) Thank you, Bill, for sharing your lovely bougainvillea. Courtesy of Bill Gore©, HGIC Fan Native Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) The...

September Week 1 Garden Photos

Sep 2, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Goodbye August and Hello September! Irridescent Spider Web Spiders are beneficial as they will catch many mosquitoes, gnats, and other insects in their webs. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson...

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 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...