Category: Photo Worthy Plants

August 19 Week 3 Garden Photos

Aug 19, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“The long, languorous days of August have cast their spell over the earth. Little by little, nature yields to the seductive influence and sinks into her summer sleep. Lazily-languid like...

August 12 Week 3 Garden Photos

Aug 12, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Enjoy taking a virtual walk around the August garden scenes at Crooked Trail Farm. Colorburst™ Deep Red Cape Fuchsia, (Phygelius 'TNPHYCDR' ) Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension...

August 5 Week 1 Garden Photos

Aug 5, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Caladiums and Elephant Ears add a tropical flair with colorful foliage to a shade garden. They will tolerate some morning sun, but need to be shaded in the hot afternoon. White Queen and Carolyn...

July 29 Week 5 Garden Photos

Jul 29, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Beautiful Summer Bulbs “Bulbs need so little and give back so much.” ~Lauren Springer Ogden~ Surprise Lily (Lycoris squamigera) Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Infusion...

July 22 Week 4 Garden Photos

Jul 22, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Then followed that beautiful season…Summer…Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow~ Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium)...

July 15 Week 3 Garden Photos

Jul 15, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.” ~May Sarton~ American...

July 8 Week 2 Garden Photos

Jul 8, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants, Uncategorized

“Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts.” ~Sigmund Freud~ Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Pink Garden...

July1 Week 1 Garden Photos

Jul 1, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Insects and Animals, Photo Worthy Plants

“Land is not merely soil, it is a fountain of energy flowing through a circuit of soils, plants, and animals.” ~Aldo Leopold~ Cope's Gray Treefrog (Hyla chrysoscelis) Barbara H. Smith,...

June 24 Week 4 Garden Photos

Jun 24, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The HGIC Staff recently toured the Festival of Flower Topiary Displays in Greenwood, SC. The topiaries will be on display through July 8th. Plan a visit! HGIC Staff left to right: Barbara Smith,...

June 17 Week 3 Garden Photos

Jun 17, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Daylily flowers only last a day, but what joy they bring to the garden! Lullaby Baby Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Lullaby Baby') Millie Davenport, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Web Dancer Daylily...

June 10 Week 2 Garden Photos

Jun 10, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Hydrangeas are the stars of a summer garden. Original Endless Summer Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmer') Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Pink lacecap hydrangea (Hydrangea...

June 3 Week 1 Garden Photos

Jun 3, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The South Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents (SCACAA) recently held its annual meeting in the beautiful town of Beaufort, SC. Port Royal Sound Ginger Long, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson...