Favorite Native Shrubs And Trees
One of my earliest horticultural memories was watching my grandmother arrange purple berried branches of American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) in a vase and place it in the center of her...
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Mar 23, 2023 | In the Garden, Shrubs
One of my earliest horticultural memories was watching my grandmother arrange purple berried branches of American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) in a vase and place it in the center of her...
Mar 22, 2023 | In the Garden
Carpenter bees made slits in these blueberry flowers. Carpenter bees commonly cut through blueberry flowers to access nectar from the side rather than the open bottom. This practice, known as...
Mar 21, 2023 | In the Garden
Midlands Region Sarah Scott reports, “Temperatures dropped below freezing along the Ridge two mornings last week. We’ve been checking peaches over the past few days to assess the damage. Right now,...
Mar 20, 2023 | Food, Health, Tasty Bites
Spring has officially sprung here in South Carolina. While we are all familiar with the term “spring cleaning” when it comes to our homes, there is another aspect of our lives that could use some...
Mar 20, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Every December, Gibbs Gardens plants over 30,000+ tulip bulbs. There are 40 different types that bloom from early, mid, and late season, offering weeks of beautiful color. Gazebo at Gibb's Gardens...
Mar 20, 2023 | In the Garden
If your garden is anything like mine at this time of year, it is peppered with these beautiful little treasures: common violets (Viola sororia). These blue, purple, and sometimes almost white, small...
Mar 16, 2023 | In the Garden
There are many spring wildflowers that grow in the mixed hardwood forests of South Carolina. Spring ephemerals are woodland herbaceous plants that emerge in early spring with flowers and foliage and...
Mar 15, 2023 | In the Garden
I found this little guy while walking through the woods, scoping out turkey hunting spots. This species spends most of the year high in the trees, so finding it down low is likely a sign that...
Mar 15, 2023 | Food, Fruits & Vegetables, Health, Tasty Bites
First off, Happy National Nutrition Month! Every year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics hosts National Nutrition Month and offers education on nutrition and making better food choices. Each...
Mar 13, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
The HGIC Staff Recently Visited Gibb’s Gardens to View the Thousands of Daffodils in Bloom. HGIC Staff: l to r Jordan Franklin, Ginger Long, Millie Davenport, LayLa Burgess, Barbara Smith,...
Mar 13, 2023 | In the Garden
A couple of small patches of daffodils in my yard bring me joy each spring. A few years back, I purchased a few pots of declining plants at the local box store in late spring and plunked them in the...
Mar 13, 2023 | Tasty Bites
Looking for an easy and refreshing appetizer that packs a flavor punch? Look no further than this delicious platter of naan bread, accompanied by fresh mint, sliced radishes, creamy hummus,...
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