Majestic Hemlocks
Ten species of hemlock tree exist worldwide, with four of those species native to North America (NA). The eastern United States is home to two of the native NA species, Canadian or eastern hemlock...
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September Week 2 Garden Photos
Walk around the fall garden to see interesting plant seeds. Money or Silver Dollar Plant (Lunaria annua) Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Fuller's Teasel (Dipsacus fallonum) Barbara...
Preserving Figs
Find out how preserving figs can boost your food prep, preservation, or nutrition.
Old Fashioned Garden Mums
Everyone is familiar with the potted greenhouse mums offered at many garden centers that end up in the trash after the flowers fade, but are you acquainted with old-fashioned garden mums? These...
Healthy Tips – Sweet Potatoes
Find out how healthy tips sweet potatoes can boost your food prep, preservation, or nutrition.
September Week 1 Garden Photos
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...
Winterizing Lawns
It’s August, and we’ve been dealing with high temperatures and droughts, so obviously the last thing that homeowners are thinking about is preparing lawns for colder weather. Yes, colder weather is...
August Week 4 Garden Photos
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
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,...
Weed of the Month – Virginia Copperleaf
Virginia copperleaf is a tall, branched summer annual that can grow three feet tall. It takes its name from the copper colored leaves of its late summer color. This weed is a North American native...
Healthy Tips – Tomatoes
Learn practical advice and creative uses for healthy tips tomatoes.
August Week 2 Garden Photos
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...