Tag: Blogs

Potter and Mason Wasps

Jul 9, 2020 | In the Garden

Sometimes we receive calls about wasps eating outdoor wooden furniture or even structures. While some wasps like paper wasps and yellowjackets will scrape wood with their strong mouthparts to make...

July Week 1 Garden Photos

Jul 6, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies.” ~Gertrude Jekyll~ Rose Glory Bower (Clerodendrum bungei) and Carpenter Bee with Purple Pollen Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC,...

Rain Barrels: A Family or Housemates Activity

Jul 6, 2020 | In the Garden

During this unprecedented time of social distancing and stay at home orders, it is the perfect time to consider making something together with your family or housemates that have a purpose and...

National Grilling Month

Jul 2, 2020 | Tasty Bites

Discover helpful insights on national grilling month for cooking, preserving, or celebrating.

June Week 5 Garden Photos

Jun 29, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.” ~Jenny Uglow~ Mary Todd Daylily (Hemerocallis hybrida 'Mary Todd') Barbara...

Proper Disposal of Unwanted Medicine

Jun 29, 2020 | In the Garden

You can help keep your family and our waterways safe by properly disposing of unwanted or expired medications. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the proper...

Gardening Myths: Fix Blossom End Rot with Calcium Sprays

Jun 29, 2020 | In the Garden

Blossom end rot is a troubling disorder of tomatoes that affects home gardeners and commercial growers alike. Numerous foliar calcium sprays are available that claim to solve this problem, but are...

Clemson Extension Launches South Carolina Certified Landscape Professional Online Program

Jun 25, 2020 | In the Garden

Clemson University’s Cooperative Extension Service is proud to offer a brand new program to the citizens of South Carolina! Many landscape professionals, whether in the private industry,...

June Week 4 Garden Photos

Jun 22, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

~A Visit to Richardson’s Daylily Nursery~ There are so many different daylily (Hemerocallis x hybrida) cultivars that it is hard to choose a favorite. Richardson's Daylily Display Barbara H....

Destroying the Indestructible – Vinca leaf-folder

Jun 22, 2020 | In the Garden

Perennial vines in the genus Vinca have proved to be sturdy and seemingly indestructible groundcovers for the Southeastern Unites States. However, over the past few years, vinca leaf-folder...

Consider Using Permeable Surfaces When Hardscaping Your Yard!

Jun 17, 2020 | Water

When designing the perfect landscape, plants often take center stage. However, the “hardscaped” areas of our yard are where we often relax and enjoy the fruits of our botanical labor. Rather than...

June Week 3 Garden Photos

Jun 16, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

A Stroll Around Crooked Trail Farm This Week Tribute to Mike Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Tribute to Mike') Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson University Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora)...