January Week 4 Garden Photos
“All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of today.” ~Indian Proverb~ Oleander seeds Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension Oleander flowers Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson...
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3 Cool Tools to Add to your Garden Toolbox for Weed Management This Year
A writer for a popular gardening magazine reached out to me recently and asked what my favorite garden tools for homeowners and small hobby farmers were. Of course, this is an impossible question to...
Winter Tool Care
Winter can be a dreary time for a gardener. What better to do than look forward to sunshine and prepare for spring? During the growing season, our garden tools are typically an afterthought left...
Roasted Vegetable and Barley Soup
Get tips, recipes, or ideas about roasted vegetable and barley soup to elevate your kitchen skills.
January Week 3 Garden Photos
Camellias (Camellia japonica) are the stars of a Southern winter garden. Magnoliaeflora Camellia Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension Dorothy Ashley Camellia Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC,...
Infusing Water with Fruits, Herbs and Spices
Get tips, recipes, or ideas about infusing water with fruits, herbs and spices to elevate your kitchen skills.
Orchids for the New Year
January is a special month as it is the start of a new year filled with the hope of great things to come. After holiday decorations come down, with the lights, sparkles, and glitter of the holiday...
2020 Spring Online Master Gardener Course
2020 Spring Online Master Gardener Course Start Date: February 24, 2020 Registration Link: https://secure.touchnet.net/C20569_ustores/web/classic/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3151 Would you love to...
January 2020 Week 2 Garden Photos
Foliage houseplants bring color and life to your home. Rex Begonia (Begonia rex-cultorum) Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Variegated Peperomia (Peperomia species) Barbara H. Smith,...
Protecting Evergreens from Ice and Snow Damage
Evergreen trees and shrubs are prone to unsightly damage from winter storms. They can be splayed open like a blooming onion or flattened like a pancake by the weight of heavy snow or ice loads....
Sharing Nature with Children: Garden Sprouts, a Preschool Program
Garden Sprouts is a program I run at the South Carolina Botanical Garden that is designed for preschoolers and caregivers. This class takes place once a week for three months every spring and fall....
January 2020 Week 1 Garden Photos
Brighten your home with flowering indoor plants. Not only do they add beauty to your home, but they clean the air of toxins, increase the humidity level, and provide oxygen. Clivia or Bush Lily...